Cerebral Palsy Settlement

When your child suffers from cerebral palsy as a result of negligence at work or a different type of birth injury, we can make a claim to get you a fair amount of settlement. Our team will carefully evaluate all medical evidence available and calculate your family's future costs to help you obtain the best settlement possible.

The Damages

Cerebral palsy can be a permanent condition that impacts almost all aspects of a person's life. When medical malpractice is the cause of CP, the family may be entitled to compensation. The amount of compensation depends on how severe the injury is and how many parties are liable for the harm.

The majority of cerebral palsy lawsuits are settled outside of court. In a settlement agreement both the person who was injured (plaintiff) and the negligent medical professional defendant (defendant) and the defendant agree to settle the case for a price that is acceptable to both parties. If the two sides are unable to come to an agreement, then the case will be argued. At that point the judge and jury will determine how much the plaintiff is due through their verdict.

Remember that your lawyer will fight to secure the most favorable settlement. A lawyer who is experienced will be able to provide convincing proof of the ongoing costs your child will incur so that you receive an amount that is fair. It is crucial to select cerebral palsy lawyers with an established track record. It's common sense to say, but each CP case is unique. And the more information your attorney has access to, the more they can maximize the amount you settle. Here are a few examples of huge CP verdicts and settlements.

Medical expenses

A cerebral palsy settlement can provide money that helps pay for medical equipment and treatments. It could also help pay for the costs of specialists, caregivers and other services required by your child in order to live a full, healthy life. This includes the costs of medications, special diets as well as physical therapy.

These expenses can be extremely expensive and your family shouldn't be able to handle them all on their own. Your CP attorney can help you find the financial compensation you need to cover these expenses and more.

In many instances medical errors are often the cause of a CP causing brain injury. In civil lawsuits doctors, nurses and other medical professionals could be held accountable for their actions.

A woman in her 25th week of pregnancy goes to the emergency department with extreme pain and low fetal heart rates. The obstetricians let her go, but she returned after the symptoms got worse. The doctors finally discover that she is in labor, but do not perform a C section. The baby suffers from heplegic cerebral paresthesia and seizures, and requires round-the-clock medical care. The parents sue the physicians and the hospital for medical malpractice and settle for $103,075,618.

You may be entitled to a substantial settlement, regardless what type of CP. The money you receive will give your family the financial resources they need to deal with the overwhelming expenses.

Pain and Suffering

Cerebral Palsy is a disorder that affects a person's posture and balance and also limits their movement. It is caused by problems in the brain during fetal development or infancy, and is not reversed. These disorders could be caused by infection or abnormalities in the umbilical cord, uterus, placenta, issues with blood flow or genetic disorders.

People suffering from CP have a diminished quality of life. The severity of the symptoms varies, but they all interfere with their ability to move around and walk, communicate, and do daily activities. They also experience discomfort and pain. Many people have trouble coping with their illness and struggle to get the treatment they need.

Adults suffering from CP suffer from pain more frequently than the general population and at higher intensities. It can disrupt daily activities and cause mental distress and depression. Over three quarters (35%) of people suffering from CP experience moderate to severe pain.

An experienced CP lawyer can fight for your child's right to be protected and ensure that the settlement you receive covers all costs and damages that are long-term. Even a case that is filed years after the birth injury has occurred can be successfully fought to trial or an agreement you are satisfied with. Your legal team may use your medical records, as well as witness testimony as well as school records and any other evidence that supports your CP injury claim.

Lifelong Costs

Your child's medical needs will be present throughout their entire life. If the CP was caused due to medical negligence, then you must be compensated for the long-term costs of care and treatment. This includes therapy, medical expenses education, housing, and medical equipment. Our CP lawyers will assist you to calculate these costs so that the correct amount of money is included in your settlement.

A cerebral palsy attorney palsy agreement is an agreement that is a financial settlement between an injured party and a negligent health care provider in order to settle a dispute without going to court. To avoid a trial, the lawyers on both sides will try to reach an agreement on the amount in dollars. If the two sides are unable to reach an agreement in the end, the case will be taken to the court to be ruled on by a judge or jury.

Your attorney will build an argument that is strong for your family's claims by obtaining evidence of your child's injuries and how the actions of your doctor before, during and after birth contributed to that injury. They will also show that the doctor's actions violated the accepted guidelines for treating birth injuries. This includes examining the medical records of your child and bringing in expert witnesses and proving that the doctor's mistakes directly led to in your child's CP. They will also quantify the pain and suffering of your child's condition and its impact on their life.