Do I have a case if my child has Cerebral Palsy?

“Cerebral palsy often develops as the consequence of negligent medical care before or during birth. Newborns who were deprived of oxygen during the delivery process, and/or who suffered serious trauma to the head during birth are at a high risk of developing cerebral palsy.

A birth injury lawsuit is a type of legal action that can help families recover financial compensation for harm caused to their child before, during, or after the birthing process. Birth injury lawsuits are typically filed against the treating physician, nurses, or other medical professionals who acted negligently and caused the child’s injuries.

While all birth injury lawsuits are different, many of these lawsuits have resulted in large jury awards to cover medical costs such as therapy, medication, surgery, home alterations, medical equipment, and other medical care costs.

The primary goal of a birth injury lawsuit is to recover enough financial compensation to pay for all birth injury treatment expenses. The care costs for severe birth injuries are substantial. This can put a significant financial strain on families. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), health care expenses for children with cerebral palsy are approximately 10-26 times higher than those without cerebral palsy.

The financial benefits of a birth injury settlement can greatly improve your baby’s quality of life. Birth injury treatments are typically costly, and compensation for a lawsuit can help to ease the financial difficulty. During a birth injury lawsuit, an attorney may map out the projected expenses of your child’s care through what is called a life care plan. If you win your case, you could be awarded compensation to cover all of these medical expenses. Life care plans are legal documents that estimate future care costs.”