Mild Cerebral Palsy

Caused by slight brain injury, mild cerebral palsy is a neurological condition that results in minor impairments to speech, movement or coordination. In many cases of mild cerebral palsy, an individual's impairments may not be immediately detectable. This can complicate early intervention and treatment of mild cerebral palsy.

As with any type of cerebral palsy, mild cerebral palsy may by caused by:

• exposure to toxins
• fetal developmental complications
• genetic factors
• infections
• medical mistakes made before, during or after the birthing process
• strokes

Should medical mistakes contribute to a child's case of mild cerebral palsy, injured children and their families will have a legal claim and may be entitled to a settlement. If your child was born with mild cerebral palsy, contact the experienced affiliated attorneys at Litigators Incorporated, P.C. for help. Call toll free: (866) 251-0808.

Symptoms of Mild Cerebral Palsy

Although symptoms of mild cerebral palsy are, for the most part, unnoticeable, when they do present themselves, they may include:

• constantly flexed or tight legs
• difficulties lifting heavy objects with a certain hand
• difficulty standing on the flat of the foot
• general clumsiness
• involuntarily clenching fists or bending arms
• leg pain after minimal movement
• toe-walking (walking on the tiptoes)

In some cases, cognition and intelligence in those with mild cerebral palsy may not be affected at all. To determine whether a person has mild cerebral palsy, specialists will perform brain scans, lab tests and other diagnostic procedures.

Following a Mild Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis

Patients will need to begin treatments promptly for optimal outcomes. Along with physical and occupational therapy, mild cerebral palsy treatments may include:

• Botox injections to help release the muscles
• Medications, such as muscle relaxants
• use of medical devices to combat abnormal gaits

Once treatments have begun, it's also crucial that parents of mild cerebral palsy patients consult our experienced affiliated lawyers to:

• Find out if medical mistakes contributed to their child's condition
• Determine whether they have a legal case and are entitled to a settlement, as well as lifetime benefits, for their child's injury
• Learn more about the process of pursuing a cerebral palsy lawsuit
• Get advice regarding the most appropriate manner in which to pursue their case

Those who decide to follow through with a cerebral palsy lawsuit can seek lifetime benefits, including compensation for their child's:

• past hospital bills
• ongoing treatment costs
• permanent disabilities
• future living expenses
• pain and suffering
• projected future lost wages 

Contact Litigators Incorporated, P.C. Today

To schedule a private consultation with an experienced affiliated birth injury attorney and/or an affiliated medical professional, contact us today.  If you or a loved one has a child born with cerebral palsy, you can expect a level of compassion and commitment from our team of affiliated attorneys that they would extend to their own families.

Call today, toll free (866) 251-0808.