Health Law

Anatomy Review: The Brachial Blexus

Posted on July 20, 2010
In a refreshing change from all the lawyer blogs that talk about Brachial Plexus (this one included), I found a blog that explains a lot about the functional anatomy of the Brachial Plexus nerve bundle. It is a list with a description of each of the nerves involved...

Other Cases we are involved in (Denture Cream)

Posted on July 19, 2010
 What else do we do? We get that question sometimes.   Some of our other lawyers are working on different kinds of cases.  For example we are currently investigating zinc poisoning as it relates to Denture creams such as poligrip and fixodent...

Very Cool Iphone App for Communication

Posted on July 06, 2010
I found this excellent video today while researching assistive technology for cerebral palsy and brain injury patients    

Children With Diasabilities get a place to play

Posted on June 01, 2010
In Chicago area this news story of community organizers making a difference.  A park designed from the ground up with children with disabilities in mind. "Accessibility provides opportunity for anyone, but especially for children," said Marilyn Weisner...

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Students Create a Communication device for people with Cerebral Palsy

Posted on May 25, 2010
This is a great story abotu some students who developed a project where they built a device to help people with Cerebral Palsy communicate more easily. United Cerebral Palsy's Wabash Valley chapter recognized three Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology students Monday for their work on a device to help an individual with cerebral palsy communicate more easily...

Cerebral Palsy Statute of Limitations

Posted on February 12, 2010

Illinois Supreme Court and Medical Malpractice Caps

Posted on February 11, 2010
The Illinois Supreme Court recently decided to overturn a law that would have capped damages in Medical Malpractice cases. Thursday morning the Illinois supreme court overturned a 2005 law that capped the amount of money victims can be awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits...

Cerebral Palsy Types

Posted on February 10, 2010

The Importance of a Medical Team to Help Treat Cerebral Palsy

Posted on February 04, 2010
Hearing that your child has cerebral palsy can be heartbreaking. Whether or not the disability was the result of medical malpractice, it can be difficult to hear that your child's life will be altered in the future. According to recent statistics, more than 10,000 babies born in the United States this year will be affected by cerebral palsy...

Cerebral Palsy Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations.

Posted on February 02, 2010

Trial Begins in Botox Lawsuit

Posted on January 26, 2010
A jury was selected earlier this week for the lawsuit brought about by the parents of a seven-year-old girl who died due to Botox. The trial for the cerebral palsy lawsuit will take place in Santa Ana, California. The plaintiffs, who are from Texas, have filed just one of 15 lawsuits that are recently taking place due to wrongful death and injuries due to Botox injections...

What is Ataxic Cerebral Palsy?

Posted on January 20, 2010
Cerebral palsy is a disability that can alter the way the body is able to move and the muscle coordination. Many birth injuries result in cerebral palsy in children, which can have a huge impact on a child's future. Some main factors that can result in cerebral palsy include brain damage during birth, a lack of oxygen during delivery, and medical malpractice...

Doctor Found to Be Negligent in Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit

Posted on January 14, 2010
A doctor in Michigan was recently found negligent in a lawsuit regarding the life altering birth injuries of one of his patients. The judge ruled that the doctor was in violation of the standards of care and is solely responsible for the cerebral palsy a child under his care was born with...

Lawsuit Against Botox for Use as Cerebral Palsy Treatment

Posted on January 05, 2010
A jury in Southern California recently scheduled a hearing regarding a lawsuit against Allergan, Inc., the producers of the drug Botox. The lawsuit accuses the company of creating a dangerous product and wrongfully marketing it to be used as treatment for disabilities like cerebral palsy...

Cerebral Palsy Risk Factors

Posted on December 31, 2009
 Cerebral palsy is a disability that a person is typically born with or can develop in the early years of life. There are several risk factors associated with cerebral palsy. In order to understand the risk factors linked to cerebral palsy it's important to understand the difference between a risk factor and cause of cerebral palsy...

Birth Injuries and How to Protect Your Child

Posted on December 24, 2009
Birth injuries happen each day around the world and new research has made the causes of these injuries known to the public. At times, birth injuries can happen due to medical malpractice, or a mistake or failure to act on the doctor's part during delivery...

Parents File Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Against School District

Posted on December 18, 2009
Elizabeth Studer is a little girl who was born with the disability cerebral palsy. Just like the other children in her second-grade class, Elizabeth wants to play outside at recess with her classmates at Block House Creek Elementary School, in Leander, Texas...

CIMT May Improve Arm Use for Kids with CP

Posted on December 07, 2009
New research shows that constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) could be an effective treatment for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. A recent review looked at 21 intervention studies and 2 systematic reviews regarding CIMT and its benefits...

What to Know About Your Medical Malpractice Case

Posted on December 02, 2009
If you or someone you love has been injured while under the care of a medical professional you may want to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in order to be compensated for your injuries. But there are some basic things you should know about medical malpractice before you file your case in order to ensure that you receive the compensation deserved Medical malpractice is defined as negligence by act or omission by a professional health care provider...

Reputable Hospital Held Accountable in Medical Malpractice Case

Posted on November 20, 2009
According to recent reports, one of Shanghai's most reputable hospitals is now under much scrutiny regarding the disability and blindness of a young boy. A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed against the hospital by the boy's parents for his cerebral palsy...

Medical Malpractice Suit Enters Second Week

Posted on November 17, 2009
The parents of a little girl who was reportedly born with cerebral palsy as the result of medical malpractice during childbirth have filed a lawsuit against their doctor. The parents claim that the doctor is responsible for the irreversible injuries their daughter sustained and they are seeking compensation on behalf of their daughter, who is now seven years old and disabled...

Cerebral Palsy Symptoms

Posted on November 12, 2009
You may already know that cerebral palsy affects thousands of newborns across America due to medical malpractice or natural causes. But you may be wondering how you would know if your child may seem healthy but is actually developing cerebral palsy in the first couple years of life...

UCP Honors Members

Posted on November 11, 2009
Last month more than 120 people were reportedly in attendance for the 54th annual meeting of United Cerebral Palsy of Illinois Prairieland. The meeting took place at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Joliet and for many proved to be the event of the year honoring those who contribute to the UCP and all those who are living with the disability...

CO Girl's CP Reversed with Stem Cells

Posted on November 10, 2009
When Chloe Levine was born in a Colorao hospital she seemed to be a healthy, happy child with a life of opportunity and possbiilties ahead of her. However, by the time Chloe reached nine-months she was not at the same development level as her sister Shayla was at the same age...

UCP Joins With Circle K for a Good Cause

Posted on November 05, 2009
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Arizona has reportedly teamed up with corporate partner in Circle K to help raise money for those living with cerebral palsy and other related disabilities. According to reports UCP has been the beneficiary of Circle K's community involvement for the past twenty-five years...

Newborns and Cerebral Palsy

Posted on November 02, 2009
Every expecting mother worries about the health of their child during pregnancy and there's nothing more important to the majority of parents than having a healthy baby. However, due to certain circumstances, sometimes beyond our control and other times the result of medical malpractice, babies are born with brain injuries and other health complications that can lead to cerebral palsy and other disabilities...

Study Shows Medical Malpractice Suits Not Getting Enough Attention

Posted on October 29, 2009
Recent reports claim that contrary to the assertions of those stating that the United States is in need for medical malpractice reform, the biggest crisis we may be facing as a country related to medical malpractice is not an epidemic of minor lawsuits...

Halloween Fun Run to Benefit Those with CP

Posted on October 29, 2009
Runners and walkers throughout the Indiana State University Campus and surrounding neighborhoods are being encouraged to take part in a run to help raise money for those living with the disability cerebral palsy this Friday.     This event to benefit those who are living with cerebral palsy, which can often be the result of medical malpractice and a birth injury, is being hosted by Phi Kappa Psi house at the Indiana State University...

UK Hospital Admits Blame for Birth Injury

Posted on October 27, 2009
Recent reports from England claim that a hospital in Calderdale has admitted that they are at fault for the birth injury a little girl suffered at their facility. The little girl, Amelia Rayner who is now seven, reportedly was deprived of oxygen during birth and as a result is now living with brain damage and the disability known as cerebral palsy...

CO Charter Schools Under Scrutiny

Posted on October 27, 2009
Charter schools throughout the Denver area are currently being scrutinized for the way they cater (or don't) to children with disabilities like cerebral palsy. In many other charter schools throughout the country, Cal Crum, 8, wouldn't be permitted to sit in a normal second-grade classroom setting, to lear about geometric shapes with peers developing at a faster pace than he is...

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