Cerebral Palsy Settlement
Our firm is able to make a claim if your child suffers from cerebral palsy as a result of medical negligence or other birth injuries. We will then negotiate with you an equitable settlement. Our team will review all medical evidence available and determine the cost over the lifetime of your family to help you get the most money.
The amount of damages
cerebral palsy attorneys Palsy is a condition that is permanent and impacts practically every aspect of our lives. If medical malpractice is to blame for CP family members may be entitled to compensation. The amount of damages is contingent on how serious the injury is, and how many parties are liable for the harm.
Most cerebral palsy cases settle outside of court. In a settlement agreement, both the injured party (plaintiff), and the medical professional who was negligent defendant (defendant) and the defendant agree to settle their case with a amount that is acceptable to both parties. If, however, both sides fail to reach an agreement then the case goes to trial. A judge and jury will then decide the amount of the plaintiff's due through their verdict.
Remember that your attorney will fight for you to secure the most favorable settlement. A competent lawyer can provide persuasive evidence of your child's lifetime expenses, so that the other party gives you a fair settlement figure. It is important to hire
cerebral palsy lawyers with experience. It's a common occurrence to say, however, every CP case is unique. And the more information your attorney has access to, the better they will be able to maximize your settlement. Here are some examples of huge CP settlements and verdicts.
Medical expenses
A cerebral palsy settlement can provide money to help pay for medical treatment and equipment. It could also help pay for the cost of caregivers, specialists, and other services required by your child to live a full, healthy life. This includes the costs of medication, special diets, and physical therapy.
These costs can be incredibly expensive and your family should not have to shoulder them on their own. Your CP attorney can help you receive the compensation you need to cover these costs and more.
In many instances medical errors are often the cause of a CP causing brain injury. In the end, it is possible to hold doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals accountable for their mistakes in the form of a civil suit.
A woman arrives at the emergency room in the 25th week of her pregnancy, suffering from severe pain and low fetal heart beats. The obstetricians discharge her, but she returns when the symptoms increase. In the end, doctors realize she is having labor however they fail to perform a C-section. The baby is born with heplegic brain palsy and a seizure disorder, and requires 24/7 medical attention. The parents sue both the doctors as well as the hospital and settle for $103,075,618.
Regardless of the type of CP it is possible that you are entitled to a significant amount in an agreement. Your family can handle these expenses using the amount you receive.
Pain and Suffering
Cerebral Palsy is a chronic condition that affects a person's posture and balance, and restricts movement. It's caused by disturbances in the brain during fetal development or infancy. It's not able to be reversed. These disorders can be brought on by infections or abnormalities in the uterus, umbilical or uterine cord, problems with the placenta, blood flow, genetic conditions, or medical negligence during labor and delivery.
People with CP suffer from a lower quality of life. The severity of the symptoms differs, but they all hinder their ability to move and walk, talk, and do daily activities. They also suffer from discomfort and pain. Many people have trouble coping with their conditions and struggle to receive the right treatment.
Adults suffering from CP experience pain more frequently than the general population and with higher levels. It can affect daily activities and cause mental distress and depression. Over one third (35%) of people with CP experience moderate to severe pain.
An experienced CP lawyer can fight for your child's rights, and ensure that the settlement you receive is sufficient to cover all long-term costs and damages. Even a case that was filed years after the birth injury was incurred can be successfully fought to trial or to an acceptable settlement. Your legal team can make use of your medical records, witness testimony, school records, and any other evidence that supports your CP injury case.
Lifelong Costs
The medical needs of your child will be present for the rest of their life. If the CP was caused due to medical negligence, you should be compensated with regard to the cost of long-term medical treatment and care. This includes therapy, medical expenses education, housing, and medical equipment. Our CP attorneys will help you determine the costs so that you can be sure that the appropriate dollar amount in your settlement is included.
A cerebral palsy settlement is a financial agreement between the victim and the negligent health provider to settle a matter outside of the courtroom. To avoid a court trial, lawyers from both sides will try to reach an agreement over the amount of money. However, if the two sides are not able to reach a consensus the case will go to trial for a decision by a judge or jury.
Your attorney will prepare an argument that is strong for your family's claims by obtaining evidence of the injury your child sustained and how the actions of the doctor before, during and following birth contributed to that injury. They will also show that the doctor violated the accepted norm of treatment for a birth injury. This includes examining your child's medical records and bringing in experts to testify and demonstrating how the doctor's mistakes directly resulted in your child's CP. They will also quantify the suffering and pain of your child's condition and its impact on their lives.