If your child is living with cerebral palsy in West Palm Beach, you may be able to prove that they sustained a preventable birth injury and hold the negligent doctor or hospital responsible. This could allow you to recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
A West Palm Beach cerebral palsy lawyer from the Birth Injury Lawyers Group may be able to manage your medical malpractice lawsuit while you concentrate on your child’s wellbeing.
To learn more about your rights and the steps necessary to hold the doctor or hospital accountable, contact the Birth Injury Lawyers Group at (800) 222-9529. We offer free, no-obligation case reviews to West Palm Beach families.
Treating Cerebral Palsy
Once a child receives a cerebral palsy diagnosis, their doctor may convene a care team to handle the child’s treatment plan. This may include a range of therapies and other treatments that may allow the child to gain skills, mobility, and independence. Common treatments for children with cerebral palsy include:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Recreational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Medication
- Surgery, in some cases
Children living with cerebral palsy may also benefit from certain adaptive devices or mobility devices, including, walkers, wheelchairs, speech devices, and more.
The costs of these treatments can be high. If medical malpractice caused your child’s cerebral palsy, you may be able to recover compensation for these medical expenses from the responsible party.
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Medical Malpractice Can Cause Cerebral Palsy
If your child has symptoms of cerebral palsy or already has a diagnosis, you may want to consider the possibility that medical malpractice during prenatal care or delivery caused this condition. This could be true even if the diagnosis occurs when your child is several months or years old, as the cerebral palsy is not always apparent immediately after birth.
While cerebral palsy can be caused naturally, with events like genetic mutations or premature births, it can also be the result of doctor negligence. This can occur if a doctor fails to screen the mother for treatable infections or for birth complications. Cerebral palsy can also be the result of a doctor’s use of excessive force during delivery.
If a doctor’s negligent actions fall below a reasonable standard of medical care, they may be liable for the damages they caused their patients in a medical malpractice lawsuit.
If your child has a cerebral palsy diagnosis, and you believe that medical negligence may have caused or contributed to the condition, you can get help today. The Birth Injury Lawyers Group is here for you. We can explain your legal options when you call our firm for a free consultation on your case at (800) 222-9529.
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Working With a Cerebral Palsy Lawyer on Your Case
A West Palm Beach cerebral palsy lawyer from the Birth Injury Lawyers Group may be able to represent your family’s medical malpractice case. This could allow us to build your case, gather evidence of medical negligence, and enlist the help of a medical expert witness to identify what went wrong and how the doctor or other care provider should have handled your child’s birth to prevent lasting damage.
Our legal services can also include:
- Handling all communications, deadlines, and paperwork in your case
- Negotiating with the responsible party’s insurance company for a settlement
- Taking your case to trial if they are not willing to make you a fair settlement offer
To learn more about this process and how to get started today, call the Birth Injury Lawyers Group today.
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Potentially Recoverable Damages in a Cerebral Palsy Case
The damages recoverable in a cerebral palsy settlement or court award could include:
- Medical care and treatment costs, both current and in the future
- Ongoing care costs
- Current and future therapy costs
- The costs of mobility and adaptive equipment
- Expenses related to home renovations for accessibility
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Pain and suffering and other non-economic damages
A West Palm Beach cerebral palsy lawyer from the Birth Injury Lawyers Group may be able to gather evidence such as medical bills and expert testimony to outline the damages your family sustained and demand a payout on your behalf.
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The Timing of Your West Palm Beach Cerebral Palsy Suit
Like other states, Florida has a statute of limitations and other rules that apply to when and how you must take action against a doctor or hospital who you believe caused your child’s cerebral palsy birth injury.
Per Florida Statute 95.11, a two-year statute of limitations may apply to your medical malpractice lawsuit. Generally, the clock begins ticking when you discover, or should have discovered, that malpractice occurred. There are certain circumstances that could alter the statute of limitations in your case. To understand what specific deadlines pertain to your case, the Birth Injury Lawyers Group recommends calling for a free consultation with a member of our team.
Per Florida Statute 766.106, plaintiffs in medical malpractice lawsuits may also be required to serve notification about the intention to file a lawsuit to the physician or hospital before taking legal action. The Birth Injury Lawyers Group can handle this task when we represent you.
Discuss Your Case With the Birth Injury Lawyers Group
If you are considering legal action for your child’s cerebral palsy birth injuries, you are not alone. A West Palm Beach cerebral palsy lawyer from the Birth Injury Lawyers Group may be able to represent you in settlement negotiations or on 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 with no up-front payments required of our clients.
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