Cerebral Palsy Attorneys in Columbus, OH

Providing Legal Advice

Families often lack clarity about their legal rights and options following a medical injury. For instance, the affected families may be unsure about what constitutes medical malpractice and whether their situation qualifies for a legal claim.

A cerebral palsy lawyer will evaluate the case details and explain their legal standing. They can determine whether the injury resulted from medical negligence and which legal options are appropriate for seeking compensation.

Managing Legal Restrictions

Medical malpractice cases in Columbus, OH, involve various legal requirements and restrictions. For a successful cerebral palsy claim, you must comply with the following guidelines:

• Statute of limitations. Ohio medical malpractice claims have a one–year deadline to be initiated. Plaintiffs who fail to meet this legal deadline may have to cover damages out of their own pockets. They could be barred from filing a malpractice lawsuit to seek compensation. Minors might have exceptions, but you should still never wait to start the process.
• Affidavit of merit. Ohio law requires an affidavit of merit from a medical expert to help validate the claim. This ensures the lawsuit has a legitimate basis before it proceeds.
• Caps on damages. Ohio Revised Code 2315.18 limits recovery of non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases to $250,000 or three times the economic damages, whichever is greater, up to $350,000 per plaintiff or $500,000 per case.

Your attorney will ensure you meet these requirements and understand any limitations to avoid delays or complications.

Proving Your Case

To secure compensation, the burden of proving negligence lies with the plaintiff. You must prove that your child was in a medical relationship with the healthcare provider, whose actions/inactions caused them harm. Also, the alleged negligence must have directly caused your child's cerebral palsy, leading to compensable losses. Attorneys at Beausay & Nichols Law Firm have the ability and resources to get to the bottom of your case and prove your claim. We will do the following:

• Analyzing medical records
• Reconstructing the events surrounding the birth
• Identifying deviations from standard medical practices

This evidence is key to building a strong foundation for the case and increasing the likelihood of a favorable outcome.

Documenting Injuries and Calculating Damages

Cerebral palsy may have both immediate and long-term repercussions. A cerebral palsy attorney in Columbus, Ohio, will carefully document all related costs, including:

• Current and future medical costs
• Therapy and rehabilitation costs
• Lost earning capacity for parents who must become full-time caregivers
• Pain and suffering
• Any other cost directly resulting from the birth injury

We will document all losses and how the injury has impacted your life so we can build a claim for adequate compensation. 

Providing Peace of Mind

Parents can feel overwhelmed when they learn their child has cerebral palsy, especially when they discover it was preventable with proper medical care. They also must deal with treatments, therapy, medications, and adaptive equipment needs.

However, having a legal professional manage your case gives you peace of mind in managing the painful aftermath. At our law firm, it is our standard practice to update clients on the progress of their cases so they can be confident with the representation.