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Cerebral Palsy Settlement

If your child is suffering from cerebral palsy because of negligence in the medical field or another kind of birth injury, we can make a claim to get you a fair amount of settlement. Our team will thoroughly review the medical evidence available and estimate your family's long-term costs to help you secure the best settlement possible.

Damages and Costs

Cerebral Palsy is a disorder that is permanent and impacts almost every aspect of life. The consequences can be devastating however, if CP is the result of medical malpractice, the affected family members may be entitled to compensation. The amount of damages based on how severe the injury is and how many parties are liable for the injuries.

The majority of cerebral palsy cases are settled outside of court. In a settlement agreement both the injured party (plaintiff) and the negligent medical professional defendant (defendant) and the defendant agree to settle the case in a manner that is agreeable to both parties. If the two sides cannot reach an agreement the case will be taken to trial. A judge and jury will decide what the plaintiff's due and will decide on the amount based on their verdict.

Be aware that your lawyer will fight to get you the best settlement possible. A lawyer who is experienced can provide convincing evidence of the ongoing costs your child is likely to incur, ensuring you get an equitable settlement. It is crucial to select cerebral palsy lawyers who have an experience. It's a cliché, but every Cerebral Palsy lawsuit palsy case is different. The more information that your lawyer has, the more they can maximize the settlement. Here are a few examples of large CP settlements and verdicts.

Medical expense

A cerebral palsy settlement could provide funds to pay for medical equipment and treatments. It may also cover the costs of specialists, caregivers, and other services required by your child in order to live a full life. This includes medication along with special diets and physical therapy.

These expenses can be incredibly expensive, and your family should not be able to handle them all on their own. Your CP lawyer can help you obtain the money you need to pay for these expenses and more.

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

A woman who is in her 25th week of pregnancy comes to the emergency department due to severe pain and low fetal hearts rates. The obstetricians let her go, but then returned as the symptoms got more severe. Finally, doctors realize she is laboring, but fail to perform C-sections. The baby is born with heplegic cerebral palsy and a seizure disorder, and requires 24-hour care. The parents sue both the doctors and the hospital and settle for $103,075,618.

You may be entitled to an enormous settlement, regardless what type of CP. Your family can handle the costs using the money you get.

Suffering and Pain

Cerebral palsy is a permanent condition that affects a person's posture and balance, and restricts movement. It's caused by a variety of issues in the brain during fetal development or infancy, and is not reversed. These problems can be brought on by infections, abnormalities in the uterus and umbilical cord, problems with the placenta or blood flow, genetic disorders, or medical negligence during labor and delivery.

People with CP suffer from a lower quality of life. The severity of the symptoms can vary and they affect their ability to move around or walk, communicate and do daily activities. They also experience pain and discomfort. Many have difficulty coping with their conditions and struggle to receive the treatment they need.

Adults who suffer from CP suffer from pain more frequently than the general population and with higher levels. It can hinder daily activities and cause mental distress and depression. It's estimated that about three-quarters of people suffering from CP report moderate to severe pain.

An experienced CP lawyer can defend your child's rights, and ensure that the settlement you receive covers all costs and damages that are long-term. Even if the birth injury occurred many years ago, the case can still be successfully litigated to trial or a settlement that you find acceptable. Your legal team may use your medical documents, witness testimony school records, and other evidence that can support your CP injury case.

Lifelong Costs

The medical needs of your child will be present throughout their entire life. If their CP was the result of medical malpractice, you need to be paid for the ongoing cost of care and treatment. This includes therapy costs, medical expenses education, housing, and equipment. Our CP lawyers will assist you to calculate these costs in order to ensure the correct dollar amount is included in your settlement.

A cerebral palsy settlement is a financial agreement between the person who suffered the injury and negligent health care provider to resolve a dispute outside of court. The lawyers for both parties will typically attempt to reach a dollar amount that both sides are content with to avoid a trial. If the two sides are not able to reach an agreement the case will be taken to trial for a verdict by a judge jury.

Your lawyer can help you create a strong claim on behalf of your family by obtaining evidence about the injury your child suffered and the way the actions of the doctor between and after birth led to the injury. They will also prove the doctor violated the accepted guidelines for the treatment of birth injuries. This includes examining the medical records of your child as well as bringing in expert witnesses and demonstrating how the doctor's mistakes directly led to in your child's CP. They will also analyze the pain and suffering your child endured and the impact that this has had on their lives.