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Shaky steps, solid proof: understanding ataxic CP’s rare diagnosis
Only 4 to 6 percent of children with cerebral palsy receive the ataxic label, a subtype defined by wide based gaits, tremors, and depth perception struggles caused by cerebellar injury. That injury can occur in the womb, during a hypoxic delivery, or within days of birth when jaundice or infection goes untreated. Parents often spend months chasing answers while medical bills rise. Percy Martinez collaborates with pediatric neurologists to decode MRI scans and NICU charts, turning uncertainty into a clear roadmap toward therapy, funding, and when negligence exists, justice in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and beyond.
How delivery room missteps create a malpractice case
Ataxic CP most commonly follows cerebellar oxygen deprivation, instrument misuse, or delayed C section decisions that starve fetal tissue of blood flow. Records showing abnormal fetal heart strips, unmanaged maternal hypotension, or untreated neonatal hypoglycemia become the backbone of a negligence claim. Percy Martinez’s investigators secure those electronic logs within ten days of intake, then pair them with expert affidavits that satisfy Florida’s pre suit screening under §766.203, positioning families for swift settlement talks or trial.
Florida verdicts: funding balance therapy for life
National cerebral palsy settlements average about $5 million, while Florida juries have awarded $7.8 million and higher when oxygen deprivation leads to lifelong disability. Since the state Supreme Court struck down noneconomic damage caps, pain and suffering awards now reflect individual need rather than statutory limits. Percy Martinez’s recent confidential mediation for an ataxic CP case in Broward County closed in the high seven figure range, funding 24 hour care, adaptive technology, and a college trust without protracted trial risk.
| Malpractice Error | Common Evidence | Typical Florida Payout |
|---|---|---|
| Delayed C section | Fetal heart tracings showing decels | $5 to 8M |
| Mismanaged jaundice | Elevated bilirubin logs | $3 to 6M |
| Instrument misuse | Vacuum chart entries, scalp injuries | $6 to 9M |
Therapies that steady the path to healing
Evidence shows core stability training, virtual reality balance games, and intensive neuro physiotherapy improve trunk control and coordination in ataxic CP. Annual costs for these programs run $25k to $60k, excluding adaptive speech devices and mobility aids. Percy Martinez’s life care planners quantify each intervention, converting medical journals into dollar figures juries respect and insurers cannot dismiss.
| Therapy | Evidence Based Benefit | Annual Cost Range |
|---|---|---|
| Core stability program | Improved static and dynamic balance | $12 to 18k |
| Virtual reality gait training | Enhanced coordination and confidence | $8 to 15k |
| Intensive physio + OT | Better fine motor control | $25 to 60k |
Your roadmap: from diagnosis to funded future
Families begin by gathering prenatal records, NICU notes, and imaging discs. Percy Martinez’s free legal audit reviews these within 48 hours, delivers a liability opinion, and outlines a timeline that meets Florida’s two year statute while preserving NICA options where applicable. Our HIPAA compliant portal allows secure uploads, and our in house CPA team builds audit ready trusts, ensuring every future therapy dollar reaches your child without insurer claw backs.
Book your free statewide audit today
Call (800) 382-3176 to schedule a video or in office review. You pay nothing unless we win, and settlements flow through CPA verified trust accounts that provide clean revenue, smooth audits, and peace of mind for families across Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and the Panhandle.
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