How to Make a Cerebral Palsy Legal Claim

Cerebral Palsy is a serious condition that can impact children's lives in many ways. Parents of children who suffer from cerebral palsy might be able to file a medical malpractice suit to get financial compensation that can change their lives.

Most of these lawsuits are settled via settlement rather than trial. This is because most lawyers want to ensure that their clients get paid quickly, and trials are expensive.

Costs of Cerebral Palsy Treatment

If your child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, the disorder requires extensive medical treatment to ease symptoms and ensure the highest level of functioning. Speech, physical and occupational therapy can be combined with medications surgery, assistive devices and surgeries and also modifications to the home. These therapies can be very expensive and are out of the budget of many families.

According to a research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) the total cost of treatment for people suffering from cerebral palsy could exceed $1 million. This includes direct costs for things like wheelchairs and home modifications, as well as indirect costs associated with services like counseling and psychiatric care.

In certain situations your child might require surgery to lengthen stiff or tight muscles, remove a malformed bone or correct a curved spine. Medical treatments, like seizure suppressants, painkillers and muscle relaxants, are typically needed. You may require a nurse or caregiver who is available 24 hours a day, depending on the severity of your child's illness.

A legal settlement or verdict made through a birth-related injury lawsuit can help recover the costs associated with treating your child's CP and pay for specialized care. Contact a knowledgeable attorney today to schedule an appointment for a free case review. ABC Law Centers conducts a thorough investigation with the assistance of medical experts to determine if the negligence of a doctor led to brain damage in your child. We don't charge a fee until you win.

Loss of Future Earning Potential

A child suffering from cerebral palsy could need to attend lots of sessions with a therapist and doctor's appointments. sessions. They may also require equipment such as wheelchairs and adaptive technology. This can be a financial burden for your family. Our experienced lawyers can help you claim compensation to pay for these costs.

The degree of your child's CP can impact their ability to earn money and work as they grow older. This could impact your child's life quality and the financial stability of your family. A skilled New York medical malpractice lawyer can determine the amount of damages you could be awarded in this case. This includes both economic and non-economic damages.

The signs of CP include difficulties walking stiff muscles, stiff joints crossed knees, and arms that are tucked in their sides (abnormal gait). Other signs could be muscle weakness or a lack of ability to open joints completely. There are many different types of cerebral palsy, and the severity of each may differ. Spastic cerebral palsy is most frequent and causes restricted movements, jerky movements and tight muscles that can't stretch. Other types of CP include hypertonia, which is characterized by floating, and hypotonia which involves low muscle tone.

Cerebral palsy is a disorder that is permanent and cannot be cured. It is caused by an injury to the brain which may occur before, during or shortly after birth. A medical error, such as oxygen deprivation during the delivery process is often to blame.

Suffering and Pain

While cerebral palsy can make certain movements difficult, the condition typically does not cause physical pain. However it can trigger emotional suffering and mental anguish, resulting in depression and anxiety. Children can also be affected by other disabilities, including problems with vision or hearing or speech delays, as well as cognitive impairments.

The condition is by damage to the brain. It can occur during pregnancy, delivery or right after birth. It is often due to a lack of oxygen to certain brain regions. It can also be caused by medical negligence, such as doctors not taking into consideration the pre-existing medical conditions of a woman, or a medical mistake during delivery.

A doctor can diagnose cerebral palsy by conducting a complete physical exam of a toddler, infant or child to look for symptoms of a low level of muscle tone and spasticity in the ankles, knees, hips and shoulders, and balance issues. A CT or MRI scan can be used to identify brain injuries.

If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, it is important to seek out a medical malpractice lawyer in New York as soon as possible. A lawsuit could seek compensation for the costs of treatments, ongoing care as well as financial compensation for pain and suffering. Do not put off filing. The law gives you a limited time to file a suit.

Financial Compensation

A child who has cerebral palsy can be very costly, and the family might need funds for medical treatments, support services, therapy equipment and other items which aren't covered by insurance. Families that are facing this burden may benefit from a substantial jury award or an out-of court settlement.

Sokolove Law's lawyers can help you obtain financial compensation for the treatment of your child and other expenses. We will work with your child's medical professionals and other specialists to paint an entire picture of your family's lifetime costs as well as non-financial damages such as suffering and pain.

The non-financial damage is harder to quantify, however there are many methods for calculating these damages, like the per diem method (the number of days that an injury will affect the life of a person multiplied by their daily income). We also take into account the emotional and mental distress that comes with the child's condition.

Our lawyers can review medical records and join you in a no-cost, confidential consultation to discuss the circumstances that caused your child's birth injury. If we determine that the medical professional who was involved committed negligence, we will file an action on your behalf. In most instances the defendant will settle with the plaintiff without having to go to trial. If, however, the defendant refuses to settle on a fair amount, your case will go to court.