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What causes a birth injury?
Birth is inherently risky, and sometimes even the best medical care cannot prevent injury. Factors that tend to increase the likelihood of injury are: Birth complications. Cesarean deliveries. Infections during…
What is a birth injury?
“Birth injury” describes any injury to the mother or child before, during, or after the labor and delivery process. Contrary to popular belief, the United States is the most dangerous…
What is sexual assault?
According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, a person is sexually assaulted every 68 seconds in the United States. A sexual assault…
What actions are considered sexual harassment?
Employees have the right to work in environments free from harassment and discrimination. One form of employment discrimination recognized in the state of Michigan is sexual discrimination, which includes sexual…
Can an employee waive a meal break?
Under Michigan law, an employer does not have to provide breaks of any kind, including meal breaks, to employees who are over 18 years old. Employers must provide minor employees…
Who do I contact if my child develops cerebral palsy?
If your child has cerebral palsy, reach out to one of the dedicated birth injury lawyers at Sommers Schwartz. Working with a lawyer is especially important when you’re dealing with…
How can I help a child with cerebral palsy?
Caring for a child with cerebral palsy can be extremely challenging. Parents and caretakers should focus on securing necessary medical treatment, providing appropriate therapeutic services, and creating a supportive environment….
Is cerebral palsy hereditary?
Cerebral palsy can be hereditary, although medical experts believe that familial cerebral palsy is rare. Just 1 percent of all people with cerebral palsy have a sibling who also suffers…
Does cerebral palsy affect speech?
Yes. While every case is different, many with cerebral palsy have difficulty speaking, and some cannot speak at all. Speaking relies on a coordinated effort between the muscles around the…
Can you develop cerebral palsy later in life?
No. Cerebral palsy begins early in life, and there is no such thing as adult-onset cerebral palsy. However, the challenges posed by a diagnosis can become more difficult with age,…
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