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Most cases of cerebral palsy result from some type of birth injury or complication, such as asphyxia or prolonged labor. Recent research from Harvard Medical School indicates that genetics may play a bigger role in the development of this condition than previously thought. This understanding will help improve both diagnosis and treatment for children with […]
Parents in Iowa City recently received the largest verdict award ever granted in Iowa for a birth injury. The verdict amounted to $97.4 million for the family of a child born with severe brain damage, cerebral palsy, and lifelong disabilities. Post-trial motions could reduce the amount the family actually gets. Several Mistakes Led to Birth […]
In 2002, Mississippi passed a law limiting medical malpractice noneconomic damages to just $500,000. The Supreme Court just upheld a family’s damages of more than $2 million. They lost their son, Cameron Hill, to birth injuries caused by a doctor’s negligent actions. Mississippi’s Noneconomic Damages Cap Several states limit how much a plaintiff can recover […]
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