According to records and information on cerebral palsy in the United Kingdom, between 1750 and 1850 babies and infants are diagnosed with the condition each year.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a type of birth injury linked to brain damage sustained to an infant during childbirth.
The early signs of cerebral palsy appear in the first years of a child's life, typically prior to the age 3. But, more than 80 percent of cases, cerebral palsy develops within the first month of age.
Contrary to common misunderstanding, cerebral (brain) palsy (weakness/lack of control) is not a disease.
Rather, it is the name given to a group of disorders that affect one's ability to move and to maintain balance and posture. CP is neither progressive nor contagious.
And, while it is not curable, there is lots of resources available and information on cerebral palsy which means it can be managed with training, therapy and assistive devices.
Claiming Cerebral Palsy Compensation
One in four hundred babies born in the UK suffer Cerebral Palsy, some may be due to negligence on behalf of the hospital or staff involved.
As specialist birth injury lawyers we can provide all the help and support you need to claim cerebral palsy compensation if your child suffers from this disorder. Of course it's not all about money, but funds awarded will undoubtedly help to improve the quality of life for both the children and their families.
You can contact us by email info@cerebralpalsy-compensation.co.uk, by calling our freephone number on 0800 987 8881 or by completing our very easy online enquiry form.