Cerebral Palsy Settlement

If your child is suffering from cerebral palsy due to negligence at work or a different type of birth injury, we can file a lawsuit to get you a fair settlement amount. Our team will thoroughly review all medical evidence that is available and calculate the long-term costs of your family in order to help you get the most money.

Damages and Costs

Cerebral Palsy is a condition that is permanent and affects nearly all aspects of life. If medical negligence is to blame for CP family members may be entitled to compensation. The amount of damages incurred is determined by the extent of the injury and the number of parties accountable for the injuries.

The majority of cerebral palsy cases settle outside of court. In a settlement agreement both the victim (plaintiff), and the negligent medical professional defendant (defendant) and the defendant agree to settle their claims with a amount that is agreeable to both parties. However, if the two parties are unable to come to an agreement then the case goes to trial. At the point of trial the jury and a judge will decide how much the plaintiff owes through their verdict.

Remember that your attorney will fight to get you the best settlement. A knowledgeable lawyer can present persuasive evidence of your child's lifetime costs, so that the other party offers you a fair settlement figure. It is also important to find a cerebral-palsy lawyer with a track record. It's not a new concept, but every cerebral palsy case is unique. The more details your lawyer has, the more they can maximize the settlement. Below are a few examples huge CP verdicts and settlements.

Medical expenses

A cerebral-palsy settlement might allow you to pay for medical treatment and equipment. It can also cover the costs of caregivers, specialists and other services that your child needs to live an active, joyful life. This includes costs for medication, special diets, and physical therapy.

These expenses can be very expensive, and your family shouldn't be burdened by them. Your CP lawyer can assist you to secure the compensation necessary to cover these costs and more.

In many cases medical errors are often the main cause of a CP-causing brain injury. In the end, it is possible to hold nurses, doctors and other medical professionals accountable for their mistakes in an action in civil court.

A woman visits the emergency room during the 25th week of her pregnancy. She is suffering from severe pain and low fetal heart rates. The obstetricians discharged her, but she returned after the symptoms got more severe. The doctors finally discover that she is in labor, but they do not perform C sections. The baby is born with heplegic brain palsy and a seizure disorder and requires around-the-clock medical attention. Parents sue both doctors as well as the hospital and settle for $103,075,618.

No matter what type of CP depending on the type of CP, you could be entitled to a significant amount in a settlement. The settlement will provide your family the financial support they need to manage these massive costs.

Pain and Suffering

Cerebral paralysis is a permanent condition that affects a person's posture and balance, and restricts movement. It's caused due to disturbances in the brain during the development of the fetus or infancy. It isn't reversed. These disturbances could be caused by infection and abnormalities of the umbilical cord, uterus or placenta, issues with blood flow or genetic disorders.

People suffering from CP suffer from a lower quality of life. The severity of symptoms can vary, but all have an impact on the ability to move, walk or communicate and carry out everyday activities. They also experience pain and discomfort. Many people have trouble coping with their condition and are unable to receive the care they require.

Adults suffering from CP suffer from pain more often and at a higher level than the general population. It can interfere in everyday activities and cause depression and mental distress. It's estimated that over 1/3 of those suffering from CP have moderate to severe pain.

A seasoned CP lawyer will fight for your child's rights and ensure that the settlement you receive is sufficient to cover all costs and damages that are long-term. Even if the birth injury occurred years ago, the case could be successfully fought to trial or a settlement that you find acceptable. Your legal team may rely on your medical records, as well as witnesses' testimony as well as school records and any other evidence to back your CP injury claim.

Lifelong Costs

Your child's medical needs will continue throughout their lives. If your CP was caused by medical malpractice, you need to be compensated for the costs of care and treatment. This includes therapy costs, medical expenses education, housing, and equipment. Our CP attorneys will assist you to determine the cost to ensure that the correct amount in your settlement is included.

A cerebral palsy law firm palsy settlement is a financial settlement between the injured person and a negligent health care provider to settle a dispute without having to go to court. Lawyers for both sides will typically attempt to reach an amount that both sides are happy with to avoid the need for a trial. If the two parties are unable to come to an agreement in the end, the case will be brought to court to be decided by a judge or jury.

Your attorney will help you create a strong claim on behalf of your family by gathering evidence of the harm your child sustained and how the actions of the doctor before and after birth caused that injury. They will also show that the doctor's actions were not in accordance with the accepted standards of care for birth injuries. This includes looking over your child's medical records, bringing in expert witnesses and proving that the doctor's mistakes directly led to in your child's CP. They will also estimate your child's pain and suffering and the effect this has had on their life.