Birth Injury - Cerebral Palsy
People with cerebral palsy must deal with difficult medical, social, and educational development issues. Experienced in birth injury cases, Mr. Jensen can help you determine if your loved one’s birth injury was a result of negligence during medical care. We strive to create an environment where every client's case is handled as the most important one in the firm. From initial interviews through possible legal proceedings, and eventually to settlement or trial, our clients are kept in the loop and abreast of the proceedings..
An estimated 764,000 children and adults nationwide present one or more of symptoms of Cerebral Palsy, which includes difficulty with fine motor skills, difficulty maintaining balance and/or walking, and involuntary movements. There are four classifications, or types, of cerebral palsy:
Spastic - occurs when the muscles are too tight. Patients have stiff and jerky movements and will often have difficulty letting go of something in their hand. Spastic cerebral palsy is divided into five subcategories:
- Diplegia - affects both arms or both legs
- Hemiplegia - affects limbs on one side of the body
- Quadriplegia - affects all limbs
- Monoplegia - affects only one limb
- Triplegia - affects three limbs
Ataxic - occurs when the muscles are too weak. Patients are shaky and unsteady. They will often have very poor balance and be extremely unsteady when attempting to walk.
Athetoid - occurs when the muscles fluctuate between being too tight and too weak. Patients have involuntary movement in the face and arms, and will have difficulty holding themselves in an upright position.
Mixed - occurs when the muscles are affected in a combination of any of the types of Cerebral Palsy listed above.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy - you need to call the Law Offices of Brian Jensen and schedule an appointment today. Mr. Jensen is experienced in birth injuries and personal injury as well as Cerebral Palsy due to medical negligence. Call Today.
