Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit

What Is a Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit?

A cerebral palsy lawsuit is a birth injury claim that seeks compensation for the medical negligence or malpractice that led to a child’s brain damage and CP diagnosis.

Here’s what you should know about filing a cerebral palsy lawsuit:

• CP lawsuits result in $2.5 million settlements on average.
• Filing a CP lawsuit quickly is best, since some states have 1-year filing deadlines for these claims.
• Our partner law firm has recovered over $1.1 billion to date for birth injury cases, including cerebral palsy claims.
• Thousands of families have worked with our partner cerebral palsy law firm to seek compensation after their children were diagnosed with CP.

You don’t need to have all the answers before contacting our compassionate patient advocates. They’ll connect you with a cerebral palsy lawyer if you qualify to take legal action.

Reach out to our team now to explore your eligibility for a cerebral palsy birth injury lawsuit.

Why People File Cerebral Palsy Lawsuits

People file cerebral palsy lawsuits to seek compensation because their medical team or hospital failed to meet the accepted standard of care during labor or delivery.

CP lawsuits often include evidence proving medical negligence like:

• A delayed emergency cesarean section (C-section)
• Delayed response to fetal distress
• Improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors
• Oxygen deprivation or hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
• Other preventable complications that were missed

The resulting brain injury can have lifelong effects that require ongoing medical bills, care services, home modifications, and other expenses. Cerebral palsy claims may result in a settlement or verdict that helps families pay for those needs.

Understanding what happened to your child is the first step in getting answers and deciding whether legal action is right for your family.

Do You Qualify for a Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit?

If you believe your child’s CP was caused by medical negligence, you may have the right to file a cerebral palsy malpractice claim on your child’s behalf.

You may be able to file if:

• There is reason to suspect that your child’s diagnosis could have been prevented with proper medical care
• Your child lives with one or more long-term impairments due to their diagnosis
• Your child suffered a serious injury that led to CP around the time of birth

“Unfortunately, many parents never hear that medical mistakes may have caused their child’s cerebral palsy. Hospitals and doctors rarely admit when something went wrong, and important details can get buried in medical records.”

— Ricky LeBlanc, cerebral palsy lawyer

Depending on your state’s laws, your child may also be able to pursue cerebral palsy compensation after reaching adulthood. The deadlines for filing cerebral palsy medical malpractice claims vary, and exceptions sometimes apply.

Our team can help you understand what happened and whether you qualify for a birth injury lawsuit. You don’t have to navigate this experience alone. Call us at (877) 640-6101 to get clarity about filing a cerebral palsy malpractice lawsuit.

Notable Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Settlements

Many families wonder what a cerebral palsy lawsuit settlement might be worth. While the average CP settlement is $2.5 million, some claims are worth more than others because of case-specific details.

Notable cerebral palsy settlements and verdicts have included:

• $183 million for a child in Pennsylvania who developed cerebral palsy after a delayed C-section.
• $48 million for a Missouri family whose child was diagnosed with CP and HIE after a prolonged labor and fetal distress.
• $14 million for a child in Illinois who developed cerebral palsy after medical negligence.
• $10.2 million for a Wisconsin family whose child was diagnosed with cerebral palsy after improper Pitocin administration and oxygen deprivation during labor.
• $10.3 million for a child in Texas who developed CP after the medical team failed to respond to fetal distress signs during labor.
• $30.5 million for a Georgia family whose child was diagnosed with cerebral palsy after an umbilical cord complication caused blood flow problems.
• $120 million for a child in Michigan who developed cerebral palsy after a delayed response to fetal distress.

The value of cerebral palsy settlements depends on the facts of your case. Those details may include the severity of your child’s injury, evidence supporting the malpractice claim, and whether your child will need lifelong care due to their diagnosis.

Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Statutes of Limitations

Families must file cerebral palsy birth injury lawsuits before their state’s statute of limitations, or filing deadline, passes. While some states make deadline exceptions for cases involving children, waiting too long could prevent some families from being able to file their cerebral palsy compensation claims.

Some states have birth injury statutes of limitations that are as short as 1 year, so don’t hesitate to get more information about your legal rights.

Our team is here to help. Every family deserves answers about their legal rights and whether they can seek compensation to pay for their child’s lifelong care.

How to File a Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit

If you qualify for a cerebral palsy birth injury lawsuit and decide to move forward, an experienced lawyer can handle the legal work. You’ll focus on caring for your child while your legal team fights for a meaningful settlement.

Here’s how you can file a cerebral palsy lawsuit:

• Get a free case review: Discuss your child’s diagnosis and medical history with our team so we can connect you with a cerebral palsy attorney if you’re eligible.
• Collect evidence: Your lawyer will gather medical records and other important documentation to determine whether health care providers failed to meet the accepted standard of care.
• File your CP lawsuit: If the evidence supports your claim, your attorney will file a lawsuit in the proper courts before your state’s statute of limitations passes.
• Care for your child: Tend to your child’s needs while your cerebral palsy lawyer negotiates an out-of-court settlement.
• Decide your next steps: If a fair cerebral palsy settlement cannot be reached, your attorney may present your case in court if you decide that’s best for your family.

A meaningful settlement could help your family cover medical expenses, assistive devices, long-term care, and other essential services your child may need due to their diagnosis. The compensation available will depend on your child’s condition and care.

Get help filing your cerebral palsy lawsuit now. Our experienced CP attorneys can handle every step of your case, if you qualify.

Get Help With a Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit

If you believe preventable medical mistakes may have caused your child’s cerebral palsy, you don’t have to figure out your next steps alone. Filing a CP lawsuit could help you secure the financial support your child needs for their future.

Our partner cerebral palsy lawyers have secured over $1.1 billion to date for families whose children have experienced birth injuries like cerebral palsy.

Get a free case review or call (877) 640-6101 today to learn more. We’re here to listen to your story and help you decide if filing a cerebral palsy lawsuit is right for your family.