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Spastic Quadriplegia Cerebral Palsy - CP Facts


Spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy is one of the main classifications of CP and is generally the most severely disabling of all with victims often suffering from extensive mental impairment and serious physical disabilities that often necessitate a requirement for full time care. In this case all four limbs are involved, usually with spastic complications, as in double hemiplegia from which it can be differentiated.

In cases of spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy it is common for there to be involvement not only of the limbs but also of the trunk, neck and head. CP is characterized by poor muscle tone together with the typical uncontrolled jerky movements that accompany spasticity and may also involve either or both of the athetoid or ataxic variants. Many children affected by this condition cannot sit, walk or talk and there is usually a minimum requirement of a motorized wheelchair to facilitate any independent movement.

About 90% of cases of spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy are caused naturally by what may be described as a birth defect the cause of which is mainly unknown although there are a number of well recognized risk factors that can be attributed to the mother, the child or the environment. It is believed that most cases of CP are due to infections or complications during pregnancy or birth with 10% of all cases likely to be caused by medical malpractice usually as a result of negligent treatment immediately before, during or shortly after birth. Malpractice compensation claims can attract awards and settlements of many millions of dollars mainly as a result of the cost of full time care for the lifetime of the victim.

Please consider our cerebral palsy information which contains an overview of this condition and its causes and if you believe that your child's condition is as a result of medical malpractice and you would like free advice on cerebral palsy settlements from a specialist attorney just complete the contact form and a member of The Association of Trial Lawyers of America will telephone to discuss your child's claim with no further obligation.