Cerebral Palsy is a devastating birth defect that limits a child\’s ability to move their body. There are a few different types of CP, but all come with similar symptoms and devastating effects. Its effects last a lifetime since there is no cure for it. Some of the symptoms include: involuntary movements, lack of muscle coordination, delayed motor skills, favoring one side of the body, difficulty walking and difficulty eating. Proper treatment is needed to ensure that a victim of CP can maintain his/her conditions and attempt to live as normal of life as possible. There are ways for parents to get the cerebral palsy compensation they and their children deserve for a lifetime of hardship.

Before filing a cerebral palsy claim, parents first must take the victim to a doctor to diagnose the condition. Since it may not be CP, proper diagnosis is necessary. Diagnosis has to be made after the child turns two since any developmental disabilities prior might not CP. The doctor will conduct a complete examination for all the symptoms. They test the motor skills, see if the development is slow, test the muscle development and unusual posture. They may also order specialized testing such as MRI Scans of the brain and intelligence testing.

Filing cerebral palsy claims is one method of getting that compensation. The amount of compensation that parents and children can receive varies based on State Laws, how severe the CP is and the effects of Medical Negligence as a cause of the condition. It depends on your state\’s particular medical negligence laws. There have been some major lawsuits filed against doctors for negligence with CP. Such an example was a Washington, DC child, whom doctors failed to diagnose an airway obstruction and she suffered from CP and brain damage. The result was that the parents received a judgement for $24 million. This was the largest medical malpractice lawsuit in the United States. There have been other cases where CP resulted from Medical Malpractice and parents have successfully sued for $3 million and up. Be sure to read up on your state\’s medical negligence law and to talk to an attorney about your CP case.

Compensation for CP is also available from the Federal Government. The Social Security Disability Income is available for people of all ages with disabilities. Due to the fact that CP is a condition that can hinder one\’s ability to work, SSDI is available to CP victims. It allows children and parents to afford the necessary treatment for CP. There are also State Health Programs that provide aid to those who can not afford treatment. This varies based on the State Laws and based on the need for assistance.

There are also some non-profit organizations which provide assistance to those with CP and their families. These organizations include: the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, the Epiliepsy Foundation and the American Academy for CP and Developmental Medicine. They provide both research for advances in treatment and cures for CP as well as providing funding for those can\’t afford the treatment

For parents of children with cerebral palsy, there are multiple options to get the treatment that they need for the symptoms. Depending on whether or not it was due to medical negligence will determine what your best option is.

Author Bio: Ben Greenwood is writing on behalf of Pearson Hinchliffe, medical negligence solicitors and experts in claiming for cerebral palsy compensation.

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