Cerebral Palsy Claims
Cerebral Palsy Claims – know your rights
Cerebral palsy is a condition that usually occurs before, during or immediately after a child’s birth, but it may not be noticeable until the child is a little older. It is caused by brain damage to the child, but there a number of reasons why this damage may occur in the first place.
Causes of cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy may be caused by a premature birth, complications during the delivery resulting in lack of oxygen or abnormal brain development. What is significant when making cerebral palsy claims is whether the condition was avoidable, and if it is a result of medical negligence by hospital staff.
Claiming for cerebral palsy compensation is often a complex process. For this reason, it is highly recommended that you engage the services of a specialist cerebral palsy lawyer to fight the claim on your behalf. At Pannone, our experienced and committed lawyers know exactly how to go about ascertaining and proving where responsibility for the condition lies.
Why claim for cerebral palsy compensation?
Cerebral palsy can have a massive effect on the health and quality of life of those who suffer from it. So if you or a member of your family has suffered cerebral palsy as a result of medical negligence then you have a right to claim compensation. This financial compensation can be used to lift some of the burden of living with cerebral palsy, and provide access to specialist care.
If you’re a parent claiming on behalf of your child then you have until their 18th birthday to do so. After this, individuals who have cerebral palsy caused by an avoidable birth injury have until their 21st birthday to make a claim for cerebral palsy compensation.
Making a cerebral palsy claim
At Pannone Solicitors, we pride ourselves on offering honest, transparent and affordable legal advice and representation. To discuss your claim with an expert cerebral palsy lawyer, click here or call us at any time on 0800 0382 380.
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