We Won!!!

Forum for parents of injured who are seeking information from other parents or people living with the injury. All welcome
Allison-S
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Joined: Fri Feb 06, 2004 8:27 pm

We Won!!!

Post by Allison-S »

Just wanted to share the great news. After 8 days of testimony the jury deliberated today and reached a verdict in Bradley's favor. We are so grateful to our lawyer Michael Weiss. He spent countless hours preparing for this trial and did an amazing job! I am crying tears of joy knowing that justice was served.
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richinma2005
Posts: 861
Joined: Thu Sep 29, 2005 12:00 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Daughter Kailyn ROBPI, June 14, 1997.
Surgery with Dr Waters (BCH), April 1999 and in February 2012
2 more daughters, Julia (1999), Sarah(2002) born Cesarean.

Re: We Won!!!

Post by richinma2005 »

WooHoo!!!! Congrats! That is most fantastic news. I am very happy for you and happy that there are reasonable people out there who can see fact from fiction. This injury is preventable.

Super news.

rich
Kaiden'smom
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Post by Kaiden'smom »

Congrats!! This is great news.
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nkjacoby
Posts: 81
Joined: Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:06 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Nicholas is 11 years old and his birth was complicated by a severe shoulder dystocia resulting in a severe LOBPI. He has had 5 surgeries to date with very little improvement. His left arm has never fully gained any functional use and has been completely flaccid until his last surgery. It now sits at a more natural position, but he is still unable to use his arm. However, his hand function was never limited until after his most recent surgery and is now completely limited due to an ulnar nerve entrapment. He is getting ready to have his 6th surgery in April to free the ulnar nerve from his last surgery. He is an amazing young man who never gives up on his dreams. He is my HERO!!!

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Post by nkjacoby »

I am so happy for you and your family. That is such a victory for you and your family. :0)
Mom to Nicholas 11 LOBPI, Dawson 7, and Kalyssa 5
Kath
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Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:11 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
Location: New York

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Post by Kath »

I am so happy for your family! This is a great victory for you and Bradley. It's great to hear that people are beginning to understand that this injury NOT a birth defect.

Now try to take a deep breath and try to relax a bit.

Kath adult/robpi
Kath robpi/adult

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ptrefam
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Joined: Fri Jan 06, 2006 5:19 pm

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Post by ptrefam »

Woowhoo!! I am so happy for your family! Glad they could see the truth.
AngieD
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Joined: Sat Jun 26, 2004 12:28 pm

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Post by AngieD »

I am so happy for you and your family.
Carolyn J
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Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.

My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!

I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too.
Location: Tacoma WA
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Re: We Won!!!

Post by Carolyn J »

I am soooo happy for you and Bradley!!! Now take the tgime to treat yourself,Mom, to a manicure,pedicyre or a massage OR better yet all three! ;)

Enjoy Bradley, they don't stay young very long...
HUGGGGS all around your house,
Carolyn J
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Allison-S
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Post by Allison-S »

Just wanted to post Michael's web site for those interested:

http://www.michaelweisslaw.com/?gclid=C ... 5Qodmy9rBA

Michael is extremely knowledgable about brachial plexus injuries congruent with the the biomechanics involved in the birthing process, as well as the deviations from "standard of care" that occur. Over the years in working with Michael he has become close to our entire family. Truly a pleasure to work with.
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F-Litz
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Joined: Fri May 26, 2006 6:53 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI, LTBPI at age 6.5, Sensory Issues, CP, Diaphragm Weakness, Aspberger's
Location: Ambler, PA

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Post by F-Litz »

Congratulations - wow, that's just fantastic news! I'm truly happy for all of you and especially for Bradley who got his day in court (so to speak).
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