Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders caused by damage to certain areas of the brain, which affect movement and posture. The condition is usually diagnosed at a young age through a series of tests involving thorough medical background checks of both mother and child, assessment of a child’s reflexes and motor skills, and CT scans and MRIs. During the diagnostic process, a doctor is determining whether or not the child has unusual muscle tone, slow developmental skills, abnormal posture, and other early symptoms of cerebral palsy.
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Verdict on behalf of a baby whose brain damage, suffered at birth, was determined to be caused by medical malpractice. One of the largest verdicts ever in a medical malpractice case.
A baby received negligent care leading to severe brain damage and requiring part of her arm to be amputated. Other law firms reviewed and rejected the girl’s case because they could not understand or figure out what happened to the girl. Our affiliated law firm skillfully analyzed the facts and explained the factually compelling narrative, which was backed up by the best expert witnesses available.
Jury found that failure of obstetrician to diagnose placental abruption was responsible for a child’s cerebral palsy. The baby was suffering lack of oxygen and thus cesarean section was necessary to rescue the baby. The missed diagnosis caused devastating delay of the c-section.
Cerebral palsy can be devastating—physically, emotionally, and financially—for patients and their families. In cases where the condition was caused by medical malpractice, victims and their families may be entitled to compensation for their losses and suffering. While monetary compensation does little to ease the emotional difficulties that often come with cerebral palsy, it can help to cover the significant financial expenses necessary for lifelong medical treatment.
If you believe your child developed cerebral palsy as a result of medical malpractice, you should consult with an experienced attorney immediately. Please contact us today to speak with a caring and competent cerebral palsy lawyer who can evaluate your claim and determine your eligibility to recover damages.
If your child or loved one suffers from cerebral palsy, you may feel helpless. A skilled and experienced cerebral palsy lawyer can help you overcome feelings of powerlessness by getting you the justice you deserve. Dealing with cerebral palsy is never easy. What makes a situation worse, however, is knowing that the condition could have been prevented. Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals should be held accountable for their mistakes—intentional or not. A cerebral palsy lawyer can help you file a claim to recover damages including but not limited to:
When choosing a cerebral palsy lawyer, it is important to consider the attorney’s experience handling birth injury malpractice cases. A qualified cerebral palsy lawyer will have not only extensive experience handling such cases, but also a proven track record of securing favorable verdicts and settlements for clients.
Another sign of a qualified cerebral palsy lawyer is professional and community involvement. Committed cerebral palsy attorneys will often hold active memberships in professional societies, serve on special committees, and publish articles relevant to their particular field.
If your child has cerebral palsy that you think was caused by medical malpractice, you need to ensure that your legal rights are protected. Please contact us today for a FREE consultation with Jeff Brody, a distinguished and compassionate cerebral palsy lawyer who can answer your questions, inform you of your rights, and help you determine the best course of action.
Jeff Brody has extensive experience involving cerebral palsy and can help determine if your child's cerebral palsy was caused by medical malpractice.