Cerebral palsy is a medical condition in which the motor skills of an individual are effected. This static disorder may be diagnosed by the age of 18 months. Cerebral palsy in children may range from mild to severe. It may be classified by the type of movement problem or by the body parts effected. Cerebral palsy is found more frequently in children than in adults. In fact, this disorder is the result of brain damage occurring sometime before, during or after the birth process. It may happen because of birth trauma. The baby is deprived of oxygen or the shoulder is impacted. Although birth trauma is a rare occurrence, you need to consider your rights. Seek an appropriate attorney to handle any instance of medical malpractice. The lawyer will be able to help you with some form of compensation. Cerebral palsy in children can be an expensive proposition.