Cerebral Palsy Settlement
If your child is suffering from cerebral palsy as a result of medical negligence or another type of birth injury, we can start a lawsuit in order to get you a fair amount of settlement. Our team will thoroughly review all available medical evidence and estimate your family's long-term expenses to help you receive the most favorable settlement.
The amount of damages
Cerebral palsy can be a permanent condition that impacts almost all aspects of a person's existence. The effects can be devastation, but when CP is caused by medical malpractice, the affected family may be entitled to compensation. The amount of damages are determined by the severity of the injury as well as the number of people responsible for the injuries.
The majority of cerebral palsy lawsuits settle outside of court. In settlement, the victim (plaintiff) and the negligent medical professional (defendant) agree to resolve their case by agreeing to a settlement amount which both parties agree. If the two sides are unable to reach an agreement, the case will be argued. At this point the jury and a judge will decide on the amount that the plaintiff is owed--via their verdict.
Remember that your attorney will fight to get you the best settlement possible. A seasoned lawyer will be able to present convincing evidence of your child's lifetime expenses, ensuring that the other party can offer you a fair settlement figure. It is important to hire cerebral palsy lawyers with an experience. It's not a new concept, but every cerebral palsy case is different. The more details your lawyer has, the better they can maximize settlement. Here are a few examples of massive CP settlements and verdicts.
Medical expenses
A cerebral palsy settlement may allow you to pay for medical treatments and equipment. It may also cover the cost of caregivers, specialists, and other services your child needs to lead a happy, full life. This includes medication along with special diets and physical therapy.
These expenses can be extremely expensive, and your family shouldn't have to pay for them on their own. Your CP attorney can assist you receive the compensation you need to cover these costs and more.
In many instances medical errors are often the cause of a brain injury that leads to CP. In civil lawsuits doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals can be held accountable for their actions.
A woman is admitted to the emergency room in the 25th week of her pregnancy suffering from severe pain and low fetal heart rates. Obstetricians discharge her but she is soon back as the symptoms get worse. In the end, doctors realize she is laboring and fail to perform a C-section. The baby is born with heplegic cerebral paralysis as well as a seizure disorder. She requires 24/7 care. Parents sue both doctors as well as the hospital and settle for $103,075,618.
You may be entitled to a substantial settlement, regardless the type of CP. The amount you receive will provide your family the financial support they need to manage these massive costs.
Pain and Suffering
Cerebral palsy is a permanent condition that affects an individual's balance and posture, and can limit movement. It is caused by brain disorders that occur during the development of infants or fetuses. It cannot be reversed. These disorders may be caused by infections or abnormalities in the umbilical and uterine cord, the placenta, problems with blood flow, or genetic disorders.
People with CP experience a diminished quality of life. The severity of symptoms can differ, but they all affect the ability to walk, move and communicate, as well as perform everyday activities. They also suffer from discomfort and pain. Many people struggle with their condition and are unable to receive the treatment they require.
Adults with CP suffer from pain more frequently and with greater intensity than the general population. It can interfere with everyday activities and cause mental distress and depression. Over three quarters (35 percent) of adults with CP suffer from moderate to severe pain.
A seasoned 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 if the injury occurred many years ago, the case can be successfully taken to trial or an agreement that you consider acceptable. Your legal team can use your medical documents, witness testimony, school records, and other evidence to support your CP injury case.
Lifelong Costs
The medical requirements of your child will continue throughout their life. If their CP was the result of medical negligence, you must be compensated for the long-term cost of treatment and care. This includes therapy, medical costs, education, housing and medical equipment. Our CP attorneys will help you calculate the cost so that you can ensure that the correct amount in your settlement is included.
A cerebral palsy settlement is a financial arrangement between the injured party and the negligent health care provider to settle a case outside of the courtroom. To avoid a court trial, lawyers from both sides will try to come to an agreement on an amount in dollars. However, if the two sides are not able to agree the case will be taken to trial for a verdict by a judge, or jury.
Your lawyer will assist you to make a convincing case for your family by gathering evidence of the injuries your child suffered and the way the actions of the doctor prior to and after birth caused the injury. They will also show that the doctor violated the accepted norm of treatment for a birth injury. This means examining your child's medical records and bringing in expert witnesses and demonstrating how the doctor's mistakes directly led to in your child's CP. They will also calculate the suffering and pain suffered by your child and the impact it has had on their lives.
If your child is suffering from cerebral palsy as a result of medical negligence or another type of birth injury, we can start a lawsuit in order to get you a fair amount of settlement. Our team will thoroughly review all available medical evidence and estimate your family's long-term expenses to help you receive the most favorable settlement.
The amount of damages
Cerebral palsy can be a permanent condition that impacts almost all aspects of a person's existence. The effects can be devastation, but when CP is caused by medical malpractice, the affected family may be entitled to compensation. The amount of damages are determined by the severity of the injury as well as the number of people responsible for the injuries.
The majority of cerebral palsy lawsuits settle outside of court. In settlement, the victim (plaintiff) and the negligent medical professional (defendant) agree to resolve their case by agreeing to a settlement amount which both parties agree. If the two sides are unable to reach an agreement, the case will be argued. At this point the jury and a judge will decide on the amount that the plaintiff is owed--via their verdict.
Remember that your attorney will fight to get you the best settlement possible. A seasoned lawyer will be able to present convincing evidence of your child's lifetime expenses, ensuring that the other party can offer you a fair settlement figure. It is important to hire cerebral palsy lawyers with an experience. It's not a new concept, but every cerebral palsy case is different. The more details your lawyer has, the better they can maximize settlement. Here are a few examples of massive CP settlements and verdicts.
Medical expenses
A cerebral palsy settlement may allow you to pay for medical treatments and equipment. It may also cover the cost of caregivers, specialists, and other services your child needs to lead a happy, full life. This includes medication along with special diets and physical therapy.
These expenses can be extremely expensive, and your family shouldn't have to pay for them on their own. Your CP attorney can assist you receive the compensation you need to cover these costs and more.
In many instances medical errors are often the cause of a brain injury that leads to CP. In civil lawsuits doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals can be held accountable for their actions.
A woman is admitted to the emergency room in the 25th week of her pregnancy suffering from severe pain and low fetal heart rates. Obstetricians discharge her but she is soon back as the symptoms get worse. In the end, doctors realize she is laboring and fail to perform a C-section. The baby is born with heplegic cerebral paralysis as well as a seizure disorder. She requires 24/7 care. Parents sue both doctors as well as the hospital and settle for $103,075,618.
You may be entitled to a substantial settlement, regardless the type of CP. The amount you receive will provide your family the financial support they need to manage these massive costs.
Pain and Suffering
Cerebral palsy is a permanent condition that affects an individual's balance and posture, and can limit movement. It is caused by brain disorders that occur during the development of infants or fetuses. It cannot be reversed. These disorders may be caused by infections or abnormalities in the umbilical and uterine cord, the placenta, problems with blood flow, or genetic disorders.
People with CP experience a diminished quality of life. The severity of symptoms can differ, but they all affect the ability to walk, move and communicate, as well as perform everyday activities. They also suffer from discomfort and pain. Many people struggle with their condition and are unable to receive the treatment they require.
Adults with CP suffer from pain more frequently and with greater intensity than the general population. It can interfere with everyday activities and cause mental distress and depression. Over three quarters (35 percent) of adults with CP suffer from moderate to severe pain.
A seasoned 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 if the injury occurred many years ago, the case can be successfully taken to trial or an agreement that you consider acceptable. Your legal team can use your medical documents, witness testimony, school records, and other evidence to support your CP injury case.
Lifelong Costs
The medical requirements of your child will continue throughout their life. If their CP was the result of medical negligence, you must be compensated for the long-term cost of treatment and care. This includes therapy, medical costs, education, housing and medical equipment. Our CP attorneys will help you calculate the cost so that you can ensure that the correct amount in your settlement is included.
A cerebral palsy settlement is a financial arrangement between the injured party and the negligent health care provider to settle a case outside of the courtroom. To avoid a court trial, lawyers from both sides will try to come to an agreement on an amount in dollars. However, if the two sides are not able to agree the case will be taken to trial for a verdict by a judge, or jury.
Your lawyer will assist you to make a convincing case for your family by gathering evidence of the injuries your child suffered and the way the actions of the doctor prior to and after birth caused the injury. They will also show that the doctor violated the accepted norm of treatment for a birth injury. This means examining your child's medical records and bringing in expert witnesses and demonstrating how the doctor's mistakes directly led to in your child's CP. They will also calculate the suffering and pain suffered by your child and the impact it has had on their lives.