Baltimore Cerebral Palsy Attorney

Cerebral palsy can severely limit your child’s ability to pursue education, employment, and otherwise live their life. On top of that, the necessary medical treatment that can help limit the effects of cerebral palsy are very costly. If a doctor’s negligence caused your child to suffer from cerebral palsy, a birth injury lawsuit can give your child their best chance at a full life.

When you work with Brown & Barron, you will receive:

• Award-winning attorneys with 137+ years combined legal experience, who specialize in complex medical cases
• Local attorneys and a local firm, serving only Maryland and DC clients
• Attorneys who will treat you like you are a part of our family

Our extensive knowledge and dedication to clients have resulted in millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts. Since we operate on a “no recovery, no fee” basis, you have absolutely nothing to lose by reaching out to us, and everything to gain. While we aim to settle your claim outside of court, we’re unafraid of fighting for your right to fair compensation before a judge and jury at trial if necessary

Get in touch with a cerebral palsy lawyer serving Baltimore, (410) 698-1717 for a free case evaluation.

You Could Be Entitled to Recover Damages

Accommodating a child with cerebral palsy can take a huge financial toll on your family. You could hold the medical professional responsible if you can prove they were negligent. 

The amount of compensation you could receive in a cerebral palsy claim varies in each case. The severity of your child’s injury could influence the value of your claim. Typical recoverable damages in a cerebral palsy claim include: 

• Medical care: You could recover for any doctor’s appointments, hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and medication costs you have had to pay out-of-pocket.
• Future medical expenses: You can include any future medical care expenses in your claim. Our attorneys work with experts in the medical and economic fields to determine the value of future medical expenses. 
• Cost of therapies: Your child might require physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or recreational therapy. 
• Lost income: If you or your child’s other parent could not work in the same capacity while caring for your child, you can include your lost wages, paid time off, retirement contributions, and any other types of income in your claim. 
• Mobility equipment: You can add mobility equipment to your claim if your child needs a wheelchair, mobility scooter, communication device, or other assistive devices. 

The attorneys at Brown & Barron will help you seek the maximum amount of compensation for your losses. We want to hold the people who caused your child’s injuries accountable. 

What Is Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral palsy is an incredibly serious and dangerous health concern that results from damage to the head or brain during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. This brain damage can result in loss of motor control, coordination, and balance. While cerebral palsy can have adverse effects on the child’s entire body, it can also be limited to one limb or one side of the body.

A person who has severe cerebral palsy may struggle to walk. They may have to use a wheelchair or other special equipment. In addition, many people who have cerebral palsy could suffer from seizures, intellectual disabilities, speech issues, vision and hearing issues, and joint problems. 

Types of Cerebral Palsy

Medical professionals classify cerebral palsy based on the affected area of the brain. The part of the brain that is affected is associated with the type of movement involved. Movement disorders consist of: 

• Spasticity: This is the most common type of cerebral palsy. It is indicated by stiffened muscles that can cause movements to be awkward.
• Dyskinesia: Patients often have uncontrollable movement of muscles in the arms, hands, legs, and feet, leading to difficulty sitting, standing, or walking. In some cases, the face and the tongue can be affected. Usually, if this occurs, they will have trouble swallowing or talking. 
• Ataxia: This type of cerebral palsy causes problems with balance and coordination. Sufferers struggle to make quick movements and could be unsteady when they walk. 

Some people may have mixed cerebral palsy. This occurs when someone has more than one type. The most common type of mixed cerebral palsy is when someone suffers from spastic and dyskinetic cerebral palsy.