Treating Cerebral Palsy
If a doctor or nurse makes a mistake while delivering your child, he or she could suffer long-term or potentially permanent injuries as a result. One potential birth injury your child could suffer is cerebral palsy (CP), a condition that affects a child’s muscle development and movement. Cerebral palsy causes a variety of symptoms like abnormal posture, rigid movements, and difficulty walking. While there is no known cure for cerebral palsy, there are many different treatments used to lessen the symptoms of the condition.
You and your child should not have to bear the burden of an injury caused by a negligent medical professional. If your child has developed cerebral palsy due to a medical professional’s mistake, you need an experienced attorney on your side. Contact the Philadelphia cerebral palsy lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today at 215-238-1130 and schedule an initial consultation with our caring attorneys.
Available CP Treatments
Treating cerebral palsy can be a very involved process, and individuals with this condition may have to visit many different doctors and specialists. Some of the most common ways to manage the symptoms of cerebral palsy include the following:
- Prescription medication to help improve overall muscle functionality
- Physical or occupational therapy to help increase strength, flexibility, and balance
- Speech therapy to improve communication skills
- Surgery or other medical procedures to correct bone or muscle deformities
When medical professionals make mistakes that injure innocent children, it is important that they are held accountable for their wrongdoing.
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Contact the Philadelphia cerebral palsy lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today at 215-238-1130 to discuss your legal options and learn what we can do to help you pursue justice for your child’s unnecessary pain and suffering.