Cerebral Palsy can refer to any number of neurologicaldisorders that manifest themselves in infancy and permanently affect musclecoordination and body movement.

The majority of children with cerebral palsy are born withit, though it is a common result of birth related injuries and medicalnegligence during delivery.  Thereis a broad range of affects for cerebral palsy and it is commonly (and inaccurately)associated with profound disabilities.

While some children with sever cerebral palsy may require awheelchair, mild cases of cerebral palsy may be hard to detect. A child mayonly have a slightly stifled walk and may not require any special assistance.

If your child has suffered a birth injury, please contact a Philadelphia birth injury attorney of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling215-329-3511.

Erb’s palsy is a common birth injury caused by damage to theupper group of nerves in a newborn’s arm.

The most common cause of Erb’s palsy is shoulder injuryduring birth. If the infant’s shoulders and head are positioned into an awkwardposition in the birth canal, damage can be done to the nerves in the arm. Theeffects of Erb’s Palsy can include loss of sensation in the limb, paralysis andatrophy of the muscles, and extremely stunted growth of the arms.

Medical staff should be held to a high standard of care,especially those who work with infants. If your child is suffering from Erb’spalsy due to medical negligence, please contact an experienced Philadelphiabirth injury lawyer of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 215-329-3511. 

A woman in England has received a $4.9 million compensationpackage for birth injuries she suffered thirty-seven years ago.

Maureen and Michael Walker have given constant care to theirdaughter Helen since her very prolonged delivery at the Birmingham Women’s Hospitalin July of 1972. According to Margaret Bowron, barrister for the Walkers, thecouple could just barely afford to support their daughter when they found outthey had a claim over a decade ago when proceedings began.

Judge Justice Owen approved the multi-million dollar awardagainst the West Midlands Strategic Health Authority. Counsel for the hospital,Terence Coghlan, said the authority greatly regretted the negligence which wasadmitted and wished the family well.

Helen Walker will receive lifelong periodic paymentsamounting to $4.9 million.

If a loved one has suffered a birth injury, please contact a Philadelphia birth injury lawyer of Lowenthal & Abrams by calling215-329-3511.