Traumatic Brain Injury in Child : Compensation Determined by Life Expectancy
Islam Yasim Ibn Siddiq "Izzy" Peterson was injured at birth in 2005 when hospital staff put the newborn on carbon dioxide instead of oxygen. The 40-minute exposure to the wrong gas gave Izzy a severe brain injury that will require him to be reliant on medical devices and 24-hour surveillance his entire life. The federal government admitted in July of 2006 responsibility for the injuries inflicted on the child, but had not come to a decision on damages compensation.
On Wednesday, August 16, 2006, a government witness testified that Izzy is expected to live another 20 years, entitling him to $10 million in government money at $500,000 a year. However, the attorney of the parents (Shalay and Dwight Peterson) claims that Izzy could actually live another 40 to 45 years, which would entitle him to $20-22.5 million. "We need to make sure he has sufficient funds for his lifetime because it's very expensive for twenty-four-hour nursing care," says the Petersons's attorney.
If you or someone you know has suffered traumatic brain injuries, feel free to contact an experienced TBI lawyer.
On Wednesday, August 16, 2006, a government witness testified that Izzy is expected to live another 20 years, entitling him to $10 million in government money at $500,000 a year. However, the attorney of the parents (Shalay and Dwight Peterson) claims that Izzy could actually live another 40 to 45 years, which would entitle him to $20-22.5 million. "We need to make sure he has sufficient funds for his lifetime because it's very expensive for twenty-four-hour nursing care," says the Petersons's attorney.
If you or someone you know has suffered traumatic brain injuries, feel free to contact an experienced TBI lawyer.
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