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A child living in Pennsylvania was awarded $20.5 million in a medial malpractice lawsuit. The jury found that medical mistakes during the birthing process resulted in his cerebral palsy.
According to the medical malpractice lawsuit, Cody White, who was born in June 2001, suffered brain damage during a four hour delay in his delivery.
When Laura White, Cody’s mother, arrived at the hospital, there were obvious signs her baby was suffering from distress, however the medical staff waited four hours to deliver the baby, instead of performing an emergency caesarean section. The lawsuit alleged that the delay is the reason for Cody’s cerebral palsy.
Cody, who is now 7, suffers from a severe case of cerebral palsy and requires 24 hour care. His injuries include:
Cerebral palsy defines a wide range of chronic neurological disorders that hinder muscle control. Although personal injury accidents that cause traumatic brain and head injuries can leave adults with cerebral palsy, the majority of cases are caused before, during or immediately after the birthing process.
Common Causes of Cerebral Palsy:
The Pennsylvania jury found Cody’s cerebral palsy to be a result of medical malpractice and awarded him a total of $20.5 million for damages including:
(Source: About Lawsuits)
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