Cerebral Palsy, Erb’s Palsy & Birth Injury Blog
This blawg describes medical procedures and treatments relevant to birth injury litigation and highlights recent birth injury verdicts.
Author: Robert A. D'Iorio practices medical malpractice and personal injury law in Washington, D.C.
Blawg Related Categories: Tort Law • Medical Malpractice • Solo / Small Firm
Recent Posts from Cerebral Palsy, Erb’s Palsy & Birth Injury Blog
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Cerebral Palsy: Sharing the News of a Child’s CP
I have written in the past of David Sexton’s articles in the New York Times pertaining to his son’s cerebral palsy. This week David writes about going to a family wedding and discussing his child’s…
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Cerebral Palsy Lawyer Obtains $77 Million in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Last month a New York Jury delivered a $77 million dollar verdict for a child that suffered a lack of oxygen at birth that allegedly caused the child to develop cerebral palsy. The lawsuit alleged…
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Erb’s Palsy / Brachial Plexus Palsy and Recovery
This is an interesting article I found on a student athlete from Iowa. The athlete is Adrian Clayborn. Adrian is now an able bodied 6-3 and 283 pound defensive end. Even at birth he was…
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Cord Blood Stem Cells and Cerebral Palsy
Here is another more in-depth look at the progress made Chloe Levin. As I stated in my previous post Chloe Levin was born with cerebral palsy and underwent a cord blood transfusion. The video explains…
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Update: Chloe Levine Cord Blood Stem Cells and Cerebral Palsy
The video below is a news clip of Chloe Levine. Chloe Levine was born with cerebral palsy which affected her motor skills. Chloe’s parents banked her own cord blood and used it to treat her…
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United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) 60 Years Part 2
This is Part 2 of United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) 60 years and Onward celebration, documenting the history of the UCP and the efforts made to benefit people with cerebral palsy....
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United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) 60 Years Part 1
This video celebrates United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) 60 years and Onward. It documents the history and growth of the UCP and its efforts to help people with cerebral palsy....
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Head Cooling Lack of Oxygen and Cerebral Palsy
The following video discusses the potential benefits of cooling treatment on children that have suffered a lack of oxygen at birth. Cooling the child’s brain after a lack of oxygen occurs is believed to mitigate…
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Preeclampsia High Blood Pressure and Cerebral Palsy
The video below discusses preeclampsia the warning signs symptoms and risks. Preeclampsia can be very dangerous is not handled properly. It can lead to a placental abruption. A placental abruption occurs when the placenta separates…
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Inclusive Education and Cerebral Palsy
The following video stresses that inclusive education provides benefits for everyone involved....