Cerebral Palsy Medical Malpractice FAQs

If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, you might wonder whether or not you have a valid legal claim for monetary damages. The foundation of a lawsuit involving cerebral palsy comes down to whether a doctor made a medical mistake, or whether or not negligence contributed to your child’s cerebral palsy diagnosis.

The link between medical malpractice and your child’s cerebral palsy diagnosis can exist in many different ways. If your child has shown any symptoms of a birth injury, you might have a valid cerebral palsy birth injury medical malpractice lawsuit. As medical malpractice attorneys with experience handling personal injuries like a birth injury, we investigate the following types of evidence to determine whether or not our clients have a valid birth injury claim:

• Medical records
• The method of treatment used during and after delivery
• Results from medical tests, including EEG and CT scans

No two cases of medical malpractice are the same. Each case presents a unique set of facts that our lawyers need to thoroughly investigate. Our legal team consults with medical experts to decide whether or not your child’s medical treatment fell below the required standard of care.

Medical malpractice lawsuits are usually complex. These cases require gathering substantial amounts of medical evidence and consulting with experts. They can take anywhere from one to three years or longer, depending on the case. Sometimes, we will settle the case prior to going to trial, allowing us to cut the time frame back substantially.

If you are interested in investigating the possibility of filing a medical malpractice claim, these are the basic steps you will go through:

• Set up a case evaluation at Arnold & Smith, PLLC
• Collect all of your child’s medical records
• Organize, prepare, and review all of your child’s medical records
• Seek the evaluation of medical experts who will support your case
• Start any necessary pre-lawsuit procedures
• File the lawsuit in a Charlotte court

No, you will not need to do research. At Arnold & Smith, PLLC, our legal team will take charge of your case so that you and your child can focus on therapy and development. All of the research involved in your case will be handled by one of the medical malpractice attorney’s, as well as the medical experts with whom they consult. It is beneficial to work closely with your lawyers at the start of the legal process to fully evaluate all of the relevant facts in your case.

Finding a Charlotte attorney experienced in handling medical malpractice birth injury claims can feel extremely overwhelming. There are many medical malpractice attorneys in Charlotte and doing a Google search will reveal a multitude of possible attorneys. When you are considering a lawyer, you should look for the following traits:

• Experience with cerebral palsy birth injury lawsuits
• A proven, successful track records
• Experience handling Charlotte medical malpractice cases
• Good communication in the client-lawyer relationship
• Whether the lawyer charges contingency fees or requires a flat fee. You should look for a lawyer who charges contingency fees, that way you will not need to pay any fees until you succeed in your case
• Whether the lawyer is understanding and will offer an effective client-lawyer relationship

At Arnold & Smith, PLLC, we encourage potential customers to call us as soon as possible so we can begin the investigative process. Gathering evidence takes significant time when it comes to preparing for a cerebral palsy medical malpractice lawsuit. The sooner you contact an experienced lawyer and begin the process, the better. Contact our Charlotte firm today to schedule a case evaluation and learn how our medical malpractice attorneys can help you. Call our office at (704) 370-2828 to evaluate your options or fill out our contact form to schedule your initial consultation. Now taking cases throughout North Carolina with offices in Uptown Charlotte, Mooresville, and Monroe.