Cerebral Palsy and Medical Malpractice — Is There a Connection?
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is the most common motor disability in childhood. According to The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), as many as 10,000 children (1 in 323) […]
What Counts as Medical Malpractice?
Medical errors account for a significant number of deaths in the United States. In 2016, researchers at Johns Hopkins University estimated that over 250,000 Americans died as a result of a medical error, making it the third-leading cause of death. Despite that high figure, it is not easy to […]
Birth Injury Law
The birth of a baby can be one of the most joyful times in the life of a mother. From the moment the baby is born, parents want to do what is best to ensure their child has a fulfilling life. If the child has a birth injury or medical problem, parents must […]
If your child suffers from cerebral palsy, and you believe that the condition was caused by medical malpractice or negligence, then you may have a case for recovering damages. Taking care of a loved one with CP can be tough and expensive. Those who sue for malpractice usually want to know how much a settlement […]
How Can a CP Lawyer Help Me?
If you take care of a child with cerebral palsy, or CP, then you understand how emotionally, physically and mentally challenging this lifetime commitment can be for you and your child. CP, which affects about 17 million people worldwide, is a physical disability that impacts your child’s posture […]
