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
April 17,2012
Why Can’t I File a Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit
Sometimes it’s clear that medical malpractice led to your child’s birth injuries, but this is not always the case. There are some instances where it’s a clear-cut case of negligence, and others where there’s no evidence that the physician was negligent in any way. In order
October 08,2021
Living a Good Life with Cerebral Palsy
While it is a serious and sometimes devastating condition, it’s still quite possible for people with cerebral palsy to live full, rich and fulfilling lives. The most important thing for such individuals is that they have access to the care they need to assist them in getting by with everyday t
March 22,2011
Finding a Lawyer for a Baby Brain Damage Case
If you’re looking for a lawyer to help you file a lawsuit over a birth injury caused by medical negligence, there are a few things you need to look for in your potential attorney. One of the most important things you need to make sure of is that the attorney actually has experience — not
March 17,2011
The Consequences of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a disorder caused by a brain injury. Cerebral palsy in infants sometimes occurs because of negligence on the part of the doctor and sometimes occurs because of natural causes. This condition can also arise from injuries that are suffered after birth.
In some cases, cerebral palsy can be debilitating. Many people with the condition, however, live very full lives with nothing holding them back!. For example, the AMC series Breaking Bad features actor R.J. MItte, who has CP. Anyone who has seen the show knows full well that CP is not always debilit
A family in Virginia is currently waiting for a resolution to their legal problems with the hospital where their son was born in 2010. The child’s birth occurred in 2010, and the parents filed a medical malpractice lawsuit in 2012 which stated that the staff who attended the birth delayed unn
March 20,2014
Maryland Considering Birth Injury Fund
Lawmakers in the state of Maryland are trying to create a “fund” that will help pay for the treatment of babies who develop neurological injuries while they are being born. “That sounds great! What could be the harm in that,” you ask? Well, read on and we’ll explain.
March 07,2014
$9 Million Cerebral Palsy Malpractice Settlement Reached
Family Settles Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit with Hospital for $9 Million. Lawyers for a Virginia boy who developed cerebral palsy shortly after birth reached a settlement of $9 million on January 29th, 2014. The case was brought against a military hospital in Honolulu, which allegedly caused the boy’s
January 23,2014
Was My Child’s Cerebral Palsy Preventable?
Cerebral palsy is a motor condition that affects thousands of babies each year. This condition usually necessitates lifelong care and may put financial and emotional strain on the affected family. Cerebral palsy affects a person’s muscles; this means that simple things that most people take fo