Nebraska Cerebral Palsy Attorneys

Cerebral Palsy

The lack of oxygen to the brain during childbirth is a known cause of cerebral palsy. Where fetal distress was either not recognized or not appropriately acted upon, the consequences to the baby may be catastrophic. Brain damage can present in many ways, depending on the extent of the damage and the region of the brain affected. Similarly, cerebral palsy has a range of severity, from the loss of focal muscle control to total quadriplegia. Often, families are left in the dark as to the cause of their child’s abnormalities. Brain damage can present in many ways, depending on the extent of the damage and the region of the brain affected.

Cullan & Cullan has a proven record of success in obstetrical malpractice

Cullan & Cullan have specialized medical experience and knowledge in obstetrics. This enable our Omaha obstetrical malpractice lawyers to represent babies injured at birth with the skill and expertise necessary to maximize recovery for these babies. Life-long injuries will necessitate life-long needs, including therapy, surgery, equipment and care. The associated financial costs are tremendous. Cullan & Cullan have a proven record in recovering the maximum available from the medical insurance companies, to minimize the financial impact such injuries will have on the injured baby and his or her family.

We welcome your calls about obstetrical malpractice cases. Contact us for an appointment. Our physician/trial lawyers represent clients nationwide.

Recent Obstetrical Malpractice Case Results

Spring 2008 – Obstetrical Malpractice – Cerebral Palsy: Confidential settlement for child who suffered severe cerebral palsy at birth. This young child had past and future medical bills in excess of $8,000,000.00.

Summer 2008 – Obstetrical Malpractice – Cerebral Palsy: Confidential settlement for a child who suffered severe cerebral palsy at birth. This young child had past and future medical bills in excess of $10,000,000.00

Fall 2008 – Obstetrical Malpractice – Brain Injury: Settlement for child who suffered severe birth injury when a physician inappropriately applied forceps and crushed the baby’s skull and brain, while also blinding the child in one eye. $1,250,000.00 settlement, maximum amount allowed by law.

Summer 2008 – Obstetrical Malpractice – Fractured Skull: settlement for inappropriate use of forceps by a physician. The physician inappropriately applied forceps and crushed the baby’s skull. $950,000.00 settlement.

Summer 2010 – Obstetrical Malpractice – Fractured Skull: Settlement for inappropriate use of forceps and crushed the baby’s skull. $600,000.00 settlement.