Detecting Cerebral Palsy is not always easy and sometimes involves a period of waiting for appearance of continued movement and control difficulties. Cerebral Palsy is usually detected and diagnosed by the age of 18 months.

Early signs of Cerebral Palsy usually appear before 18 months of age and parents are often the first to suspect that their infant is not developing motor skills normally.

Infants with Cerebral Palsy are slow to achieve developmental skills such as sitting, crawling, smiling, or walking.

Developmental achievements, such as reaching for objects (3-4 months), sitting (6-7 months), and walking (10-14 months), are based on motor functions and a doctor may suspect Cerebral Palsy in a child whose development of these skills is delayed.

In trying to detect Cerebral Palsy, look for children that have abnormal muscle tone. Decreased muscle tone is called hypotonia; the baby may seem flaccid and relaxed and appear floppy. Increased muscle tone is called hypertonia; the baby may seem stiff.

In some cases, hypotonia progresses into hypertonia after the first 2 to 3 months of life. In trying to detect if your child might have Cerebral Palsy, look for unusual posture or the favoring of one side of the body.

At The Rasansky Law Firm, you will find an experienced Cerebral Palsy Law Firm that is ready to provide the resources needed to bring a cerebral palsy lawsuit against doctors, nurses, medical staff and medical facilities.

The Rasansky Law Firm aggressively handles Cerebral Palsy claims dealing with all types of Cerebral Palsy such as Ataxic Cerebral Palsy, Athetoid Cerebral Palsy, and Spastic Cerebral Palsy.

Furthermore, our Cerebral Palsy Lawyers at The Rasansky Law Firm will be patient and understanding to your needs, questions or concerns. Talking with a Cerebral Palsy Lawyer can be an intimidating experience, but at The Rasansky Law Firm, you will always feel comfortable and informed in talking about your child with Cerebral Palsy.

Do not hesitate to Contact a Cerebral Palsy Lawyer today, by using our Contact Form, to discuss your medical and legal rights in dealing with birth injuries and birth defects. The Rasansky Law Firm is standing by even if you are unsure as to whether or not you need to talk to a Cerebral Palsy Lawyer.

When you contact a Cerebral Palsy Lawyer at The Rasansky Law Firm, consultations are always free. Submitting your case is quick and easy. There is no charge when you submit your type of Cerebral Palsy case or cerebral palsy questions to us. Furthermore, there is no charge when talking with a Cerebral Palsy Lawyer at our office.

Your Rasansky Law Firm Cerebral Palsy Lawyer will gather all the necessary materials needed to see if your child's type of cerebral palsy was due to medical malpractice and/or negligence.