Did you know that cerebral palsy (CP) is the leading cause of U.S. childhood disabilities? CP is an umbrella term for various neurological disorders that inhibit muscle coordination and control, affecting body movement to varying degrees. Children with CP are permanently disabled, although these conditions do not worsen as time passes. The severity of cerebral palsy varies, from causing minor issues to requiring life-long specialized care.
Some cases of cerebral palsy are due to natural causes, such as maternal infections during pregnancy and genetic abnormalities. However, in many cases, cerebral palsy is due to a birth injury. Doctors and other medical professionals can be held accountable with the assistance of an experienced Cook County, IL birth injury attorney.