At Daniel P. Buttafuoco & Associates, LLP, we know that people with cerebral palsy must endure extremely difficult medical, social, and educational development. As attorneys experienced in birth injury cases, we can help you determine if your child's birth injury was a result of negligent medical care. We strive to create an environment where every client's case is handled as the most important one in the firm. From initial intake, through the institution of legal proceedings, and ultimately, to settlement or trial, our clients are kept abreast of the status of their case.
Ataxic - occurs when the muscles are too weak. Patients will be shaky and unsteady. They will often have very poor balance and be extremely unsteady when they attempt to walk.
Athetoid - occurs when the muscles fluctuate between being too tight and too weak. Patients will have involuntary movement in the face and arms, and will have difficulty holding themselves in an upright position.
Mixed - occurs when the muscles are affected in a combination of any of the types of Cerebral Palsy listed above.