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
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
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
May 22,2012
Tips for Talking to a Cerebral Palsy Lawyer
A cerebral palsy lawyer may be able to help your family recover compensation following a birth injury that results in the development of cerebral palsy. The only way to have a good understanding of your chances of success is to discuss the facts of your case with an attorney. Here are some basi
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
May 10,2012
Suing for Cerebral Palsy-Related Damages
Suing for cerebral palsy-related damages is a very serious matter, so do your homework. You have to make certain that you’ve got the right lawyer to begin with, because you only get one chance to bring your claim before a court. There are also limitations on how long after the injury you’
May 10,2012
How to Choose a Cerebral Palsy Lawyer
A cerebral palsy lawyer helps parents file a claim in order to seek compensation from the doctor and/or hospital who’s negligence led to their child developing cerebral palsy. Choosing an attorney is an important part of the process. When you’re selecting a lawyer to represent you i
Parents often pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit following their child’s development of cerebral palsy in order to recover compensation for things such as medical bills, future surgeries, physical and occupational therapy, assistive devices, and more. People are generally aware of the prob