Cerebral Palsy Attorney | Cleveland, Ohio
Helping children and families throughout Ohio and nationwide
Although it may be months or even years before cerebral palsy is detected, the majority of children with cerebral palsy are born with it, according to the National Institutes of Health. It is sad but true: medical mistakes including birth trauma are a known cause of cerebral palsy.
Is your child's cerebral palsy the result of a birth injury? Oxygen deprivation? Medical malpractice or negligence? Do you know?
At the law offices of Frank Piscitelli Co., L.P.A., we offer knowledgeable and supportive legal representation to help the families of infants and children diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
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The early signs of cerebral palsy, as described by NIH's National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, include:
- Ataxia or lack of muscle coordination
- Spasticity or stiff, tight muscles and exaggerated reflexes
- Dragging one foot or leg when walking
- Walking on the toes
- A scissored gait
- A crouched gait
- Muscles that are too floppy or too tight
Searching for Answers, Finding Solutions
If your child has cerebral palsy as the result of a birth injury, could it have been prevented? Was your son or daughter deprived of oxygen? Stuck in the birth canal too long? Improperly monitored during labor?
Our law firm has the experience, skill and resources needed to investigate medical mistakes. We also have the sheer determination it takes to recover compensation for the innocent victims of medical malpractice.
It is not possible to cure cerebral palsy, but proper treatment may greatly enhance a child's prospects for living a happy and well-adjusted life.
To learn more about our law firm or to request a free case evaluation, please e-mail or call us toll free at (800) 931-7071. From our law offices in Cleveland, we represent clients throughout Ohio, including Cincinnati, Dayton, Akron, Toledo, Youngstown and Columbus, and throughout the United States.
