Ataxic Cerebral Palsy Negligence Claims

What is ataxic cerebral palsy

Ataxic cerebral palsy is a developmental disorder caused by injury to a part of the brain called the  cerebellum before, during or after birth. This injury leads to impaired balance and coordination amongst other symptoms.

Ataxic cerebral palsy signs and symptoms

Ataxic cerebral palsy symptoms will display differently depending on the severity of the injury. Common symptoms include:

• Difficulty balancing and walking
• Tremors/Shakiness
• Difficulty coordinating muscles
• Walking with feet apart
• Impaired precise motor skills, such as grasping objects
• Hearing and vision problems
• Speech problems
• Learning difficulties and cognitive impairments

Our expertise in cerebral palsy cases

We are one of the UK's leading cerebral palsy and birth injury law firms. We successfully recover multi-million pound awards for our clients with cerebral palsy. We spend considerable time in ensuring that we and our experts understand each child's individual needs so we can fully quantify to ensure their future wellbeing.

We are top ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners legal directories for clinical negligence. Our team includes individuals ranked in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame, as Chambers and Partners Star Individuals, and as Leading Individuals.

You can read some of our cerebral palsy cases here.

Contact us

To speak to a member of our team about a claim for negligence resulting in ataxic cerebral palsy, please call 0800 358 3848, email personalinjury@fieldfisher.com, or complete our online enquiry form.