When your child has suffered a preventable birth injury such as cerebral palsy, you may be wondering about your legal rights. A Palm Beach cerebral palsy lawyer can lay out for you the options available and determine if you have a valid Florida medical malpractice claim.
Cerebral palsy is a type of condition that can be the result of a birth injury. Unfortunately there is no cure. Treatment will depend on the severity of the condition and if there are accompanying medical complications.
Some of the types of treatment that may be used include:
assistive devices (braces, walker, wheelchair);
anticonvulsants (muscle spasms);
mechanical aids;
counseling; and
therapy