The Baltimore MD based MEDLAW legal team of Janet, Jenner & Suggs LLC, is a nationally recognized firm with proven experience in Cerebral Palsy litigation. The firm’s legal and medical professional team includes a board-certified OB/GYN physician; a labor and delivery nurse and four additional registered nurses on staff.

Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a group of conditions that affect control of movement and posture. Because of damage to one or more parts of the brain that control movement, an affected child cannot move his or her muscles normally. While symptoms range from mild to severe, the condition does not get worse as the child gets older. With treatment, most children can significantly improve their abilities.

Annually, 8,000 - 10,000 babies and infants are diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Estimates suggest that 20 percent of children diagnosed with congenital cerebral palsy developed CP due to a brain injury during the birthing process. While the United States does not currently have a system to track the rate of cerebral palsy incidents, studies have shown that there has been an increase in doctor error and birthing mistakes associated with CP.

Janet, Jenner & Suggs has devoted an entire Web site to the subject of cerebral palsy, its characteristics, causes and treatment options, and the legal options available to affected families. The firm has successfully handled cases involving severe and permanent birth injuries, and focuses on protecting rights of children who have suffered from birth injuries or have been the victims of obstetrical or neonatal medical malpractice.

For more information, please contact Janet, Jenner & Suggs LLC or Consultwebs.com, Inc.  Our site and staff can inform you regarding cerebral palsy symptoms, treatment and resources.