Some people might be surprised at why parents choose to file a lawsuit following their child’s Cerebral Palsy diagnosis. The truth is that these lawsuits are filed to help the parents to deal with the medical costs that their child will rack up over the course of their life. Much of the
If you’re getting ready to meet with a cerebral palsy lawyer, you’ll want to be ready to answer their questions to your best of your abilities. During the initial consultation, the attorney will be figuring out whether or not they wish to handle your case. They figure this out based on
July 05,2011
The Logistics of a Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit
Filing a lawsuit against a hospital or medical provider can be a complex process. These cases sometimes have time limits on them, so be sure you talk to a cerebral palsy lawyer as soon as possible about your options. If nothing else, they can let you know how much time you have to think about the [
August 12,2011
Three Things to Look for in a Cerebral Palsy Lawyer
If you’re considering filing a cerebral palsy lawsuit over your child’s injuries, one of the most-important steps is finding the right attorney. You need to understand what’s going to be required on your part, and for that, you need an attorney who has considerable e
August 12,2011
Triad Prep Pads Sued Over Child’s Cerebral Palsy
Depending upon the exact circumstances that led to the injury, parents are sometimes able to sue successfully for cases of cerebral palsy in infants. Most of the time, these lawsuits are related to instances where some type of medical negligence was ultimately to blame for the condition. Sometimes t
July 29,2011
Why You May Consider Suing for Cerebral Palsy
When the family is already dealing with the fallout of cerebral palsy, filing a lawsuit is probably not the first thing on their mind. Even though it may seem intimidating to go ahead and take the first step and contact an attorney, there are good reasons that you may want to consider doing it as [&
July 27,2011
How Much Do Cerebral Palsy Lawsuits Pay?
Cerebral palsy lawsuits usually seek very large sums of money. For instance, a couple in Maine and their child recently received millions after their child developed cerebral palsy following a birth injury, which was found to be caused by negligence on the part of a midwife. There are cases, howev
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.