Doctors diagnose children with cerebral palsy (CP) into three categories based on their movement disorder. Spasticity is a form of CP typified by caused by an increase in muscle tone.

Clients say it best

My wife and I wanted to send you our deepest gratitude...

Get Answers

How can I help a child with cerebral palsy?

Results

$7.4 Million Medical Malpractice Settlement

Michigan Spastic Cerebral Palsy Lawyer

Spastic symptoms are not limited to CP; other conditions such as multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, stroke, or spinal cord injury may also be the cause. Spastic cerebral palsy is the most common form of CP, affecting approximately 400,000 people in the United States.

Cerebral palsy is caused by damage to the developing brain, and spastic CP occurs when the motor cortex of the brain is affected. The motor cortex, located near the top of the head, oversees the planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements. To do this, it sends neural impulses to other parts of the body that control movement.

When the motor cortex is injured, neural impulses travel through the damaged part of the brain, resulting in jerky, awkward movements. The same muscle groups receive these impulses over time, and the increased activity causes hypertonia or excess muscle tone.

Spastic CP significantly impacts the lives of children who suffer from the disorder. Although it can impact any muscle group in the body, it more commonly affects certain areas:

  • Upper limbs – Spasticity in the arms and hands can cause involuntary bending of the elbow and wrists, and involuntary clenching of the hand into a fist.
  • Lower limbs – Spasticity in the legs and feet can cause involuntary bending at the knee, hips, and toes.
  • Facial muscles – Spasticity in the tongue and other muscles in the face can interfere with speaking, eating, and drinking.

Depending on the severity of the disorder as well as the affected muscle groups, children may experience difficulty completing everyday tasks, including:

  • Getting dressed
  • Eating and drinking
  • Writing
  • Standing upright
  • Sitting still
  • Walking
  • Speaking
  • Washing and showering
  • Grabbing and manipulating objects

While spastic CP can be a debilitating disorder, there are treatment options, including physical therapy, oral medication, botulinum (Botox) injections, and surgery.

Consult With an Experienced Birth Injury Law Firm

If your child suffers from spastic cerebral palsy, it may have been preventable. The Michigan birth injury lawyers at the law firm of Sommers Schwartz focus on representing families with children who suffered birth trauma.

We are widely recognized as an authority in the area of medical malpractice, and we put our knowledge, experience, and dedication behind each of our client’s cases. To learn more about how we can help you pursue justice for your family, call 800-783-0989 to schedule a free case evaluation.

A Trusted Authority

Our attorneys have been featured on local and national media outlets, including:

sommers-media-compressor

From a Happy Client

I can’t thank this team enough. From start to finish, they were compassionate, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to getting the best possible outcome for me. It made such a difference knowing I had a team that genuinely cared.

Praise for Lenore Zakhem

Lenore Zakhem worked on my liability case efficiently and effectively! I would recommend and Sommers Schwartz for any legal matters in the future!!

A Referring Attorney Praises Matt Turner

I have years of experience with the attorneys and staff at Sommers Schwartz. Over that time, I have referred a number of people to attorneys there. These referrals include friends and family, who I would trust to only Sommers Schwartz. Whenever I refer someone to attorney Matt Turner and his…

Kind Words for Matthew Turner

If you’re seeking a medical malpractice attorney, Matthew Turner is an exceptional choice and empowers trust through his remarkable expertise. From our initial consultation with Matt, my husband and I felt inspired by his confidence. Although the process was lengthy, Matt and his team, particularly his assistant Janice, consistently provided…

About Alana Karbal

Alana was very professional in helping me. I would highly recommend her!

Praise for Our Professional Staff

I had an incredible experience working with Sommers Schwartz for my medical malpractice case. Alexis Fernandez was absolutely amazing—professional, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to helping me every step of the way. She took the time to explain everything in detail, and answered all my questions! Her compassion and expertise made…

About Attorney Muskan Ali

I had a great experience working with Attorney Muskan Ali. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field and I felt supported the whole way through my legal issue. I highly recommend working with her!

We Deliver Life-Changing Results

My experience with Sommers Schwartz has been nothing short of extraordinary. This exceptional team of legal professionals not only handled my case with remarkable expertise but also transformed my life in ways I never thought possible. From our very first consultation, it was clear that this firm operates at an…

Our Clients Say It Best

googlereviews
70 5-star reviews on Google