http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/birth-injury.html Avvo.com - Birth Injury Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/types-of-cerebral-palsy-birth-injury-spastic-cerebral-palsy The most common diagnosis of cerebral palsy (CP) is Spastic Cerebral Palsy, characterized by rigid muscles and awkward movement. This legal guide explains the unique characteristics and causes of spastic CP, and legal options for parents of children who suffer this type of CP due to birth injury. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:24:36 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/texas-birth-injurymedical-malpractice-101 Below is a brief of discussion of birth injury and medical malpractice cases in Texas. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:05:11 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/types-of-cerebral-palsy-birth-injury-athetoid-dyskinetic-cerebral-palsy The second most frequently diagnosed type of cerebral palsy is Athetoid Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy (about 10 to 20% of all CP cases). This legal guide explains causes and characteristics of Athetoid Dyskinetic cerebral palsy and legal options for parents whose children suffer CP due to birth injury. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:55 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/types-of-cerebral-palsy-birth-injury-ataxic-cerebral-palsy Of the nine forms of cerebral palsy, ataxic cerebral palsy is the most rare, representing only 5-10% of all cases. This legal guide explains the unique characteristics and causes of ataxic cerebral palsy, and legal options for parents of children who suffer this type of CP due to birth injury. Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:29:59 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/brachial-plexus-birth-injuries-erbs-palsy--klumpkes-palsy Brachial plexus injury, a type of birth injury, can cause permanent paralysis, numbness, and weakness in a child’s arm. Some brachial plexus injuries are the result of medical negligence or malpractice. This legal guide explains types and causes of brachial plexus injuries and related legal issues. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:02:55 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/cerebral-palsy-and-medical-malpractice-in-illinois Cerebral Palsy is one of the most common birth injuries resulting in medical malpractice lawsuits. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:49:56 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/liability-and-litigation-involving-birth-injury Birth injuries caused by a physician or obstetrician’s negligent actions before or during birth can cause permanent disability and require lifelong medical care. This legal guide provides information about birth injuries vs. birth defects, common types of birth injury, liability and compensation. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:45:08 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/wrongful-birth-in-illinois Wrongful birth lawsuits are controversial and complex. Not many lawyers handle these cases, and even fewer are successful. However, it's not impossible. Here are the basics of a wrongful birth lawsuit. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:17:09 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/birth-injury-litigation--what-you-should-know Birth injury refers to a physical injury that occurs during the birth of a child. While birth defects are often congenital and unrelated to the negligence of a doctor, certain serious medical conditions like cerebral palsy and erb's palsy can be caused by labor and delivery. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:38:20 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/FMLA-wrongful-termination An employer can’t terminate an employee for using FMLA leave or for opposing unlawful practices related to FMLA. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:44:35 PDT