If your child is living with cerebral palsy in Sunrise, FL, and the condition was caused by doctor negligence, a medical malpractice lawsuit could allow you to hold the doctor or hospital responsible for their preventable birth injury liable for their actions. You may able to secure compensation to help pay for your child’s current and future medical care, support, and more.
A Sunrise cerebral palsy lawyer from the Birth Injury Lawyers Group may be able to manage your case and pursue compensation on your behalf when they represent you.
You can learn more about your rights during a free case review with the Birth Injury Lawyers Group. Call us at (800) 222-9529 to get started right away. We offer representation on a contingency-fee basis with no up-front payments due.
Some Cases of Cerebral Palsy Occur Because of Preventable Birth Injuries
Although cerebral palsy sometimes occurs because of a natural or unpreventable event, such as a genetic mutation or premature birth, it can also occur if the doctors responsible for the child’s delivery are negligent and take actions—or inactions—that cause this injury to occur. Preventable cases of cerebral palsy may occur due to:
- Undiagnosed or untreated infection in the pregnant mother
- Birth complications that involve the umbilical cord disrupting the blood or oxygen supply to the baby’s brain
- Excessive force applied manually to the baby or with birth assistance tools such as forceps or a vacuum extraction device
- A failure to screen for a complicated birth and choose a safer alternative, such as a C-section delivery
If you believe that your child’s cerebral palsy occurred due to medical malpractice of any kind, call the Birth Injury Lawyers Group at (800) 222-9529. A member of our team can discuss your case and your legal options in a free, no-obligation consultation.
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Damages Recoverable in Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury Case
While the effects of cerebral palsy on a child can vary widely depending on the severity of their brain injury, how the condition affects them, their co-occurring conditions, and other factors, the fact is that lifelong treatment, therapy, and support for cerebral palsy can be very expensive.
If you can prove that your child sustained a preventable birth injury because of medical negligence, you may be able to recover compensation that will pay for your child’s current and future care, as well as other costs associated with their injury and treatment.
Recoverable damages in a cerebral palsy medical malpractice case could include:
- Medical treatment, prescription drugs, surgery, and therapy costs
- Ongoing care as required
- Walkers, wheelchairs, and other mobility equipment
- Other adaptive devices
- One-on-one support and assistance
- Out-of-pocket expenses, such as the cost of renovating your home for wheelchair accessibility
- Pain and suffering damages
- Other non-economic expenses
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Proving a Sunrise Cerebral Palsy Case May Require an Expert Witness
Per Florida Statute 766.102, filing a medical malpractice case may require review and endorsement from a qualified medical professional. When you work with the Birth Injury Lawyers Group on your case, a Sunrise cerebral palsy lawyer from our firm may be able to hire a medical professional to review the facts of your case and explain:
- The acceptable standard of care your doctor should have offered
- Where your doctor deviated from that standard of care
- How this deviation rose to the level of medical negligence
- How their action or inaction caused your child’s birth injury
- Your child’s prognosis, treatment plan, and likely future care needs
- Other necessary information about your child’s injuries, condition, and needs
In addition, our firm can gather other evidence to support your case against the doctor or hospital. This may include medical records, documentation of your expenses, and other experts who can weigh in on the costs of future medical treatment and support.
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Identifying and Meeting Critical Deadlines in Your Cerebral Palsy Case
There are strict deadlines for holding a doctor, another medical care provider, or a hospital responsible through a civil lawsuit in Florida.
Per Florida Statute 95.11, a two-year statute of limitations may apply to your ability to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Typically, this two-year time limit begins when you discovered, or should have discovered, that malpractice occurred. There may be circumstances that alter the statute of limitations in your case. The Birth Injury Lawyers Group recommends that you call us to discuss what specific deadlines apply to your case.
The Florida medical malpractice claims process may also require you to notify the allegedly liable parties and allow them to look into the case before you can take legal action. A Sunrise cerebral palsy lawyer from the Birth Injury Lawyers Group can handle this task when we represent you.
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You Can Get a Free Review of Your Sunrise Cerebral Palsy Case by Calling Us
If you believe that your child’s cerebral palsy occurred as a result of a preventable birth injury or other medical negligence, a Sunrise cerebral palsy lawyer from the Birth Injury Lawyers Group may be able to build a medical malpractice case against those responsible. This could allow your family to secure compensation for your child’s lifelong treatment and care.
Our firm can handle all deadlines, paperwork, and communications on your behalf when we manage your case. We can present the responsible party’s insurance company with our evidence and negotiate for a settlement offer. If they are not willing to make you a fair offer, we can take them to trial.
For a free case review, call the Birth Injury Lawyers Group today at (800) 222-9529. We offer representation on a contingency-fee basis for Sunrise families.
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