If you’re interested in pursuing legal action against a doctor, a healthcare facility or a nurse because your child was born with cerebral palsy, you need to understand a few things. The first thing you need to understand is that there are time limits on how long you have to do this. If you co
November 06,2013
1st Steps to Filing a Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit
It’s a touchy subject to bring up, but a cerebral palsy lawsuit is often the only way to recover damages (losses) from the hospital, doctor or medical professional who’s negligence caused such a serious injury to your child. If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy (Cerebral
October 25,2012
Delay in Care Leads to Jury Award in Cerebral Palsy Case
A woman in St. Paul was awarded $15 million due to her child being born with cerebral palsy. According to several reports on the lawsuit, the physician and the hospital were both held to have been responsible, with 90 percent of the blame being assigned to the physician by the jury.
September 24,2012
Families Seeking Damages in Cerebral Palsy Cases
Across the country, many families that have a child with cerebral palsy are winning medical malpractice lawsuits. Families are recovering significant compensation to pay for their child’s medical bills, treatments, assistive devices, and ongoing care. If you’re considering pursuing
September 24,2012
Cerebral Palsy Case Nets Millions
Several families in New York received money for cerebral palsy claims linked to negligence on the part of medical staff, according to reports. One family, as detailed in the New York Post, received $100 million over one of these birth injury claims. The $100 million case involved a girl (who is now
October 31,2012
Lawsuit Settlement over Baby Injury
A lawsuit over a child’s birth injuries that led to cerebral palsy has been settled. The birth of the baby, one of a pair of twins, was reportedly rife with problems. Doctors used a technique called a Pitocin augmentation to facilitate delivery, which under the circumstances, was not a recomm
October 14,2013
Brain Damage, Cerebral Palsy, and the Law
Baby brain damage, especially when it occurs at birth, can lead to a host of devastating conditions. Among the most severe of them is cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy causes issues with mobility, learning, hearing and speech, and much more. It’s the result of damage to the developing brain, most
March 19,2013
What is Res Ipsa Loquitur?
If you’re reading up on cerebral palsy lawsuits because you’re considering filing one yourself, you may have heard the term “res ipsa loquitur.” This is a legal term that applies to some cases of negligence. It also specifically applies to a great many claims filed involving medical
January 31,2013
Birth Injury Claim Moved to Federal Court
A birth injury claim filed in New York was moved to federal court at the beginning of January, 2013. The claim involves a child who has a condition called Erb’s Palsy, which is associated with effects including weakness and sometimes paralysis in the limbs. The family is suing because they cla
February 15,2012
I Need Help Filing A Birth Injury Claim
Bringing a birth injury claim against a doctor or a healthcare facility can be complex. Medical malpractice cases are highly scrutinized, and many states have passed tort reform laws making it very difficult to file such a claim without an attorney. Luckily, most cerebral palsy attorneys will handl