In an unbelievable display of callous inhumanity, a judge in New York has accused a lawyer at the Taxi and Limousine Commission of sexually assaulting her. Whether he is guilty or not, we cannot say, but you can certainly judge for yourself.

The man she has accused, Hippocrates 'Cheecho' Mertsaris, suffered a brain injury during birth and has been stricken with spastic quadriplegia since birth. His cerebral palsy is so debilitating that he cannot control any of his extremities and is confined to a wheelchair.

Any mistake at the time of the baby’s birth may seriously injure the new born. Many times, birth injuries are caused due to surgical errors. These may result in a permanent physical or mental retardation in your child. Therefore, do not be satisfied with an apology from the doctor or the hospital. Consult a cerebral palsy attorney for a legal course of action. The attorney can give you valuable legal advice. He or she will also represent you in the court of law.

Amniotic fluid is a liquid that surrounds a baby in the uterus during pregnancy. It plays a crucial role in protecting the baby against birth injury in general and infection in particular. The fluid also helps them from getting hurt if there is a blow to the womb and the lungs and digestive system in infants to develop and mature. Naturally, there are consequences if there is too little fluid in the womb. The consequences could be worse with a birth injury.

Common Causes of Cerebral Palsy

The reasons for cerebral palsy are generally prenatal and are seldom related to events at the time of delivery. When the fetus is developing inside the mother’s womb, it is more prone to brain damage than at any other time. Some of the reasons that cause baby brain damage are:

Fever: A fever during pregnancy can be frightening. In fact, if the body temperature goes above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, there is a huge risk of birth trauma. Infections that cause fever and are a potential hazard to the brain of the baby are:

• Bacterial vaginosis

A midwife is a trained medical professional who accompanies an obstetrician during childbirth. She provides support during the birth and after delivery. She is also responsible for care and general supervision throughout labor. She is there to guard against incidents like birth injury.

Birth injury is damage caused to a newborn infant during delivery. Most of these injuries get better without treatment. Let’s look at a few facts related to birth trauma:

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Understanding the Complexities of Ataxic Cerebral Palsy

Among cases of the chronic condition cerebral palsy, the ataxic form is the least common, according to the Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral palsy results from injury to the brain or spinal cord during pregnancy, birth or in very early childhood. When the cerebellum portion of the brain, which is responsible for balance and coordination, is damaged ataxic CP is often the result. People with this form of the condition have depth perception difficulties. They often have an unsteady walk, shaky hands and low muscle tone.