$10 Million Verdict in Birth Injury Case
Posted on May 1, 2010 2:00pm PDT
A woman has been awarded in a Florida medical malpractice case for her son's birth injuries that resulted in cerebral palsy. The woman was given $10 million in a case that occurred when she went into labor and her ambulance was routed to a hospital 57 miles away. He son ended up being born en route and had trouble breathing. He suffered a lack of oxygen and brain damage which both led to his cerebral palsy.
It's incredibly difficult to deal with medical malpractice situations because you have been trusting in medical professionals to care for you. It's important that you understand that you have rights that need to be protected in situations such as this, and you should move forward with a case against the negligent party. No one should have to suffer with birth injuries any further after dealing with a medical malpractice situation and doesn't have to when the matter is handled properly.
It's in your best interest to work with a medical malpractice attorney who will know what to expect with your case and how to approach this sensitive matter. A malpractice lawyer will be able to guide you through the process so that you can focus on getting your life back. You can count on a malpractice attorney to always have your best interest in mind. Please take some time today to contact a medical malpractice lawyer and begin discussing your case.