Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy
Boy Gets Birth Injury Award Five Years Later
It appears that the little boy who suffered a severe brain injury during his birth at a Florida hospital in 1997 will finally see the $30 million awarded to him by a Florida jury. Aaron Edwards was born at a Lee Memorial Health System hospital. In 2007, a jury found that negligent actions by nurses caused Edwards a crippling brain injury and that they failed to follow standard hospital rules and regulations. According to Roden, when her son was born, Lee Memorial was a private institution. However, by the time the lawsuit was over, Lee Memorial had been bought out by the state of Florida. As a government hospital, Lee Memorial gained sovereign immunity, which prevents individuals from collecting judgments of more than $200,000 from government agencies without the state legislature passing a bill to allow it. A few weeks ago, the Florida legislature finally heard arguments from Aaron’s mother…
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Game Update for Charity
In an effort to raise money for an operation to help a girl with cerebral palsy, game developer Big Ideas Digital has launched a charity drive involving one of its iPhone games. Born premature, Grace Windram was diagnosed with cerebral palsy in 2006. Birth trauma left her unable to control the muscles in her legs, arms, mouth and tongue. She underwent several treatments but is still unable to walk. Her parents hoped to change that, though, by applying to an intensive physiotherapy program at the St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Grace was accepted to the program. The only difficulty now is coming up with the money to pay for it. At $68,000, the treatment is far beyond the means of her family. Big Ideas Digital learned of Grace’s plight and decided to create an update to its iPhone game consisting of a new level called “Grace’s Tunes.” The user has to…
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Why You Need a Birth Trauma Attorney
When your child is injured at birth, it is not uncommon to suffer a range of emotions including anger, guilt and frustration. These feelings can become crippling, even when you are certain your child’s injury is the result of medical negligence. Birth trauma attorneys are experienced in helping clients in the most trying of times and they can help you win the resources necessary for the future care of your child. You may be filled with self-doubt, questioning whether it was something you did that caused your child’s birth injury. It is important to remember that medical professionals are there to ensure the safe delivery of your child. If they do not do their jobs properly, they should be held accountable. A birth trauma law firm will have the resources necessary to investigate your case. If there has been medical negligence, skilled attorneys can help you prove it. The negative…
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