Cerebral Palsy Settlement

If your child has cerebral palsy because of medical negligence or another type of birth injury, we can file a lawsuit to get you a fair settlement amount. Our team will evaluate all medical evidence that is available and estimate your family's long-term costs to help you obtain the best settlement possible.

Damages and Costs

Cerebral Palsy is a disorder that is a permanent condition that affects the majority of aspects of life. If medical malpractice is to blame for CP the family could be entitled compensation. The amount of damages depends on how serious the injury is, and how many parties are liable for the harm.

The majority of cerebral palsy cases are settled outside of court. In settlement, the plaintiff (plaintiff) and the medical professional who is negligent (defendant) agree to resolve their dispute with a sum that both parties accept. If the two parties are not able to reach an agreement, the case will be decided. At that point the jury and a judge will determine how much the plaintiff is owed through their verdict.

Keep in mind that your attorney will fight to ensure you receive the most favorable settlement. A skilled lawyer can provide convincing evidence of the costs that your child will be liable for so that you receive a fair settlement. It is also essential to choose a cerebral palsy lawyer with a solid track record. It's common knowledge to say, but each CP case is unique. The more information your attorney has access to, the better they can maximize your settlement. Here are some examples of huge CP settlements and verdicts.

Medical Costs

A cerebral palsy settlement may provide funds to pay for medical equipment and treatments. It can also cover the cost of specialists, caregivers and other services your child requires to live a full, happy life. This includes the cost of medication, special diets, and physical therapy.

These expenses can be extremely expensive and your family should not have to bear them alone. Your CP attorney can assist you to get the money you need to cover these costs and more.

In many instances, medical mistakes are the reason for a brain injury that can lead to CP. In civil lawsuits doctors, nurses and other medical professionals may be held accountable for their actions.

A woman who is in her 25th week of pregnancy is taken to the emergency department because of severe pain and low fetal heart rates. The obstetricians released her, but she returned after the symptoms got more severe. In the end, doctors realize that she is in labor and fail to perform a C-section. The baby is born with heplegic cerebral paralysis and a seizure condition and requires constant treatment. The parents sue the doctors and the hospital for medical negligence and settle for $103,075,618.

Whatever type of CP it is possible that you are entitled to a significant amount in a settlement. The money you receive will give your family the financial support they need to manage the overwhelming expenses.

Pain and Suffering

Cerebral PALSY is a condition that affects a person's posture and balance, and also limits their mobility. It is caused by brain disorders that manifest during fetal or infant development. It is not reversible. These issues can be brought on by infections, abnormalities of the uterus and umbilical cord, issues with the placenta or blood flow, genetic conditions, or medical negligence during labor and delivery.

People with CP have a reduced quality of life. The severity of the symptoms may differ, but they all affect the ability to walk, move or communicate and carry out everyday activities. They also experience pain and discomfort. Many suffer from difficulty dealing with their conditions and struggle to get the proper treatment they need.

Adults with CP suffer from pain more frequently and with greater intensity than the general population. It can affect daily activities and trigger mental distress and depression. Over three quarters (35 percent) of people with CP suffer from moderate to severe pain.

An experienced CP lawyer can fight for your child's rights, and ensure that the settlement you receive covers all damages and costs over the long term. Even if the injury occurred years ago, the case can be successfully litigated to trial or an agreement that you consider acceptable. Your legal team can make use of your medical records, witness testimony, school records, and any other evidence to support your CP injury case.

Lifelong Costs

Your child's medical needs will continue throughout their life. If your CP was the result of medical negligence, you must be compensated for the costs of treatment and care. This includes therapy, medical costs, education, housing and equipment. Our CP lawyers will help you calculate these costs in order to ensure the appropriate amount in dollars is included in your settlement.

A cerebral palsy lawsuit palsy agreement is an agreement that is a financial settlement between an 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 of money which both sides are pleased with, so that there is no need for a trial. If the two parties are unable to agree the case will go to court for a trial decision by a judge or jury.

Your lawyer will help you build a strong claim for your family by gathering evidence about the injury your child suffered and the way the doctor's actions during, before and after birth caused the injury. They will also prove the doctor's actions did not conform to accepted guidelines for the treatment of birth injuries. This includes examining your child’s medical records and bringing in expert witnesses, and showing that the doctor's errors directly caused your child’s CP. They will also estimate your child's pain and suffering and the impact that this has had on their lives.