Give it up Bruce, both of these "journalists" had to admit that cerebral palsy can be caused by the negligence of the delivering doctor, but they cite studies that show that it's less prevalent than once believed. They both admit that you have to make the determination on a case-by-case basis which is what our civil justice system and our right to trial by jury in civil cases is all about. So, you don't like trial lawyers? I can live with that, but here in America we impanel jurors to decide complex issues that the parties can't agree on themselves. If you don't like the system, then vote for Bush - he'll get rid of it for you.