Cerebral Palsy

Experienced Trial Lawyer in Cleveland, Ohio

When a doctor or a nurse fails to recognize fetal distress, the consequences can be life-altering. The mistakes of a medical professional can lead to severe brain damage.

At The Mellino Law Firm LLC, in Cleveland, Ohio, we have extensive experience protecting the victims of medical negligence. Attorney Christopher Mellino has obtained substantial verdicts and settlements for injured victims and their families. Contact our offices today to schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced medical malpractice attorney.

The Resources to Effectively Evaluate Your Case
Cerebral palsy is not always the result of medical negligence. With our experience and our resources, we are able to fully investigate your case. We will thoroughly examine your child’s injuries to determine the cause of cerebral palsy. If your child’s cerebral palsy was caused by the negligence of a doctor or other medical professional, we will work to obtain the maximum compensation for your child.

As with any other brain injury, it is important to consider the long-term care needs of a child with cerebral palsy. Although there is some variation depending upon the severity of any individual case, the child will likely need lifelong care and treatment. When a child’s injuries are caused by doctor negligence, parents should not have to shoulder the burdens alone.

Committed to Protecting the Victims of Negligence
When we handle medical malpractice claims related to child birth injuries, we have many goals. We want to ensure that the child has the financial resources to maximize the child’s ability to function in the world – including access to any medical treatments or care available. There are numerous therapies and types of medical equipment that will help your child function with his or her disabilities. We will identify those resources and assemble a Life Care Plan to accommodate your child’s needs.

At the same time, we want to ensure accountability from negligent medical professionals. When handling medical malpractice claims, we strive to create institutional changes to ensure that other families don’t have to deal with the devastating consequences of cerebral palsy.

If you have a child with cerebral palsy and believe that your child was the victim of a doctor’s negligence, come to our offices to discuss your potential legal claims with attorney Christopher Mellino. Contact us today through email or call us at (216) 502-3963 to schedule your confidential consultation.