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Emily is a Virginia injury attorney who handles car accidents, medical malpractice, FELA, wrongful death, etc.

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12/8/2010
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Cerebral Palsy Linked to Birth Injury Results in $6M Settlement

The parents and family members of a boy left permanently paralyzed due to alleged malpractice by a doctor and staff at a Wisconsin (WI) hospital and clinic recently received some assurance and peace of mind that that the child can receive the intensive health care he needs for the rest of his life.

Negligence and mistakes made by health care providers during labor and delivery may have caused the newborn to develop cerebral palsy. The boy, now 5 five years old, is a quadriplegic and may never overcome his brain injuries enough to be able to care for himself. While the defendants in the case admitted no wrongdoing, they did agree on November 10, 2010, to pay $6 million to cover past and ongoing medical expenses.

Caring for people with traumatic brain injuries incurs more than monetary costs, of course. The strain on families can be unbearable, but knowing that bills will be covered removes a significant source of stress. I'm pleased to know that the family of this young Wisconsin boy have one less thing to worry about.

EJL

Category: Brain Damage/Head Injuries

Labels: baby birth defects birth injury brain damage cerebral palsy children doctors Emily Mapp Brannon families hospital error injury lawyer medical malpractice negligence paralyzed settlement Wisconsin


About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a VA injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling cases brought by victims of traumatic brain injury and closed head injuries. In fact, in 2000, our firm helped a plaintiff receive what was then the largest verdict ever in a Virginia brain injury case. Then in the year 2012 we won a $21 million brain injury verdict.  We also have a blog in which we discuss only topics related to brain injuries and head wounds. 

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and listed among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008.Shapiro and Lewis have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2008. Fewer than 5 percent of lawyers receive this professional honor. In addition, our firm was the first in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms. Our VA injury law firm has the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization, which means we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.
We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Suffolk and Newport News if you or a family member has been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness. While not every case meets our criteria, we offer free initial confidential consultations. Call us toll-free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail so we can get back to you.

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