For the entire duration of a child’s life, he or she faces lifelong complications. These complications require consistent medical treatment and rehabilitation. It is important to seek birth injury financial support. The severity of the injury could bring costs from several thousand to over a million. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the lifetime costs associated with a child who has cerebral palsy (CP) is around $1 million. However, a child who suffers hearing loss after a birth injury typically ranges around $400,00 and visually averages a little over $500,000.

Types of Birth Injury Financial Support

There are several avenues to help with birth injury financial support.  These can be grants and other forms of government assistance. However, it is important that if medical negligence caused a child’s birth injury that legal action is an option and often brings the most financial compensation.

Government Assistance

There are also a few government programs to help special needs children.  The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program helps families provide the proper nutrition to their birth injury patients. Nutrition is particularly important for children with cerebral palsy who usually become malnourished.  Also, the Social Security Administration provides two types of disability coverage: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). However, it doesn’t mean you will still obtain coverage. These claims are difficult to receive, and many people are denied despite the need.

Organization Grants

Many different organizations set up funds and grants to help. For example, the Cerebral Palsy Association has scholarships to help children with the illness and their families pay bills. Almost every major birth injury type has the same programs.

Legal Measures

It can be uncomfortable to take action against your doctor after a birth injury. However, without stopping a dangerous doctor, the negligence could happen again. Also, legal measures can help provide compensation. Expenses add up after a birth injury. Your child could need medication, a wheelchair, therapy, in-home care, nursing assistance and more.  These expenses could be over a million dollars. Plus, the average family can’t afford the millions of dollars in specialized healthcare. For many, the financial awards from legal actions are the only way to not file for bankruptcy.

Contact a Knowledgeable Complex Litigation Attorney

Birth injuries are costly. You could receive compensation for your baby’s injuries. This includes medical care, hospital visits, medication, physical therapy, special-needs equipment and education, counseling, psychological services, and pain and suffering. In many states, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims is two years from the date of the injury or from the date when the patient knew or should have known that the injury occurred. This is why it is important to act quickly and chose a knowledgeable complex litigation attorney.
Therefore, it is important to remember that if your child’s birth injuries are a result of medical negligence and carelessness, the medical staff, hospital, and/or physician may be liable for damages. A complex litigation attorney can help. At The Michael Brady Lynch Firm, our lawyers have decades of experience helping injured people get justice and full compensation for injuries caused by negligence. The Michel Brady Lynch Firm regularly takes on the largest corporations in the world with a track record of proven success and results. Contact The Michael Brady Lynch Firm today, and our attorneys will review your case for free and help you protect your rights. Therefore, for your complimentary consultation, call our office now.