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Today's Terms
Economic damages
Definition:
Funds to compensate a plaintiff for the monetary costs of an injury, such as medical bills or loss of income.
Board-certified specialist
Definition:
A physician who has successfully completed an ACGME-approved residency program or its equivalent in an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)-recognized specialty and has been certified by an ABMS member board
Cerebral Palsy
Definition:
Cerebral palsy refers to a group of conditions that affect control of movement and posture. Because of damage to one or more parts of the brain that control movement, an affected child cannot move his or her muscles normally. While symptoms range from mild to severe, the condition does not get worse as the child gets older.
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