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Last Updated: May 19, 2022

Las Vegas Cerebral Palsy Lawyer

Page Written by Robert Wharton, Esquire
Page Written by Robert Wharton, Esquire

This article has been fact checked by an experienced birth injury attorney. Sources of information for the article are listed at the bottom.

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If your child received a diagnosis of cerebral palsy due to medical mistakes, contact an experienced Las Vegas cerebral palsy lawyer to learn about your legal options. Across the nation, including in Las Vegas, children have developed injuries that could have been prevented if not for negligent medical care. Parents should not have to pay overwhelming medical expenses alone.

Las Vegas and Medical Malpractice

Las Vegas is home to quality medical care. Several hospitals in the city have competent physicians and medical staff who successfully deliver countless babies each year with success.

According to the 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health, Las Vegas has a relatively low number of children born with cerebral palsy.[1]

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However, that’s not to say that mistakes on behalf of medical professionals did not cause cerebral palsy cases in Las Vegas.

Regardless of how low the statistics are in a city and how competent the medical experts are, mistakes can and will happen. Doctors and medical staff who deviate from the standards of professional care could be liable if a child develops cerebral palsy because of it. This is medical malpractice.

Examples of ways physicians and hospitals may be liable for your child’s cerebral palsy can include:

  • Failure to accurately diagnose and treat maternal infections, which can lead to infant injuries that cause cerebral palsy
  • Failure to carefully monitor fetal distress signals
  • Failure to order an emergency C-section in time
  • Improper use of birthing tools
  • Failure to detect and treats issues with the placenta or umbilical cord

Las Vegas Cerebral Palsy Lawsuits

In Las Vegas, previous cerebral palsy lawsuits have yielded damages in different amounts, depending on the severity of the disorder and the factors surrounding the case.

For instance, a child with cerebral palsy who was left for minutes without oxygen developed cerebral palsy and associated conditions that left her unable to walk, talk, or care for herself. A Las Vegas jury awarded her over $7 million.

To determine what damages you and your family may be eligible for, you’ll need to contact an experienced Las Vegas cerebral palsy lawyer. Although a law firm or attorney cannot give you an exact amount up-front that you could win, they will be able to tell you if you have a valid case.

Typically, compensation can be awarded for economic damages such as the past, present, and future medical expenses, loss of income, loss of future earnings, home accommodations (if needed), and caretaking expenses.

The state of Nevada also allows non-economic damages, which include compensation for things such as pain and suffering, loss of life enjoyment, and permanent scarring.

While there is no cap on the amount you can recover for economic damages, the state of Nevada has a $350,000 cap on non-economic damages.

Although the details are sometimes overwhelming for parents who only want their child to have a quality life, an experienced Las Vegas cerebral palsy lawyer can help take the pain and confusion out of the process.

A caring and compassionate attorney will help you understand your rights and let you know if you have a valid case, allowing you more time to make sure your child is receiving quality health treatment.

Cerebral Palsy Medical Help in Las Vegas

Sunrise Children’s Hospital

Sunrise Children’s Hospital offers both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation treatment services for a child with cerebral palsy.

According to the hospital’s official website, it’s the only rehabilitation unit in Nevada that provides “specialized programs for children under the age of 18 who have suffered a severe injury or illness.”[2]

The hospital’s rehabilitation unit includes board-certified physicians, trained nurses, and child life specialists. Treatments include physical, respiratory, speech, and occupational therapy, along with a pediatric gym located on the premises.

Location

3186 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: 702-961-5437

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References

  1. Children’s Health in Nevada: Statistics and Trends in Children’s Health. (n.d.). Nevada Legislature.
    Retrieved from: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/InterimCommittee/REL/Document/11267
  2. Child rehabilitation therapy. (n.d.). Sunrise Children's Hospital. A Sunrise Health System Hospital.
    Retrieved from: https://sunrisechildrenshospital.com/service/rehabilitation-therapy
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Page Written by Robert Wharton, Esquire

Page Written by Robert Wharton, Esquire

Robert Wharton is an experienced cerebral palsy and birth injury attorney. His law firm handles medical malpractice cases throughout the United States. He has been selected multiple times as a “Super Lawyers – Rising Star”, and was honored as a “Top 40 Under 40” lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association.

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