Dysarthria from Malpractice
When a physician treats a stroke or brain hemorrhage, selecting an improper treatment method can jeopardize the health and faculties of the patient. As the nervous system is a complex connection of nerves leading to the brain, an emergency health event such as a stroke may cause significant damage to each of the nervous outlets. If this damage affects a patient’s speech organs, the resulting nervous disorder can limit his or her ability to speak in a normal manner.
Contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130 for more information regarding your rights and options if you have been injured by a negligent physician.
How Dysarthria Changes Speech
Unlike aphasia, which is a language disorder that affects a person’s ability to handle language on a cognitive level, dysarthria is a motor disorder. This means that the nerve damage weakens the physical ability of the speaker to produce the same quality of sound they could before the onset of the disorder. All sense of grammar or language nuance is left unchanged, but the speech itself is compromised. This can mean a person may show the following signs of dysarthria:
- Monotone voice
- Difficulty controlling volume
- Lack of usual rhythm or cadence
- Difficulty controlling the rate of speech
In addition to these concerns, some of the basic control individuals exert over their speech organs can be significantly compromised. This means that sounds and words may not come out properly, despite the intentions of the speaker.
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If you or someone you love has been mistreated by a hospital or emergency room doctor, the consequences may be severe. While dysarthria can be treated through substantial speech therapy, the process can be arduous and costly. To learn more about your legal options as a malpractice victim, contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 215-238-1130 today.