lifetime compensation for permanent damages to the baby (cerebral palsy, etc.) as a result of medical error during birth.
Typical Damages
- Cerebral palsy (CP)
- Brain damage (loss of oxygen)
- Erb palsy (shoulder dystosis)
- Mental development retardation
Compensation Items
- Lifetime treatment expense
- Rehabilitation
- Care expense
- Loss of income in adulthood
- Parental moral compensation
Amount
- Generally millions of TL
- Lifetime account
- Actuary account
Supreme Court 13. HD
13. HD accepts that "physician and hospital have joint liability" in cases of birth defects and that high compensation should be awarded because the child is affected for life.
Health and compensation lawyer is a must.