Common Causes of Cerebral Palsy in California
Many cerebral palsy cases are caused by medical malpractice or negligence, which occurs when a health care professional does not meet the standard of care expected from them.
These errors can take place before, during, or shortly after a child’s birth and cause serious injuries.
Medical errors that may result in cerebral palsy include:
- Failing to order a C-section for a difficult delivery, which may cause the child to become stuck in the birth canal for an extended period of time
- Neglecting to set up a delivery room in a timely manner, which can delay necessary care
- Not recognizing or treating jaundice, which can allow bilirubin to build up in the baby’s blood and cause brain damage
- Using forceps or vacuum extractors improperly, which can result in various injuries to the child
These errors may lead to brain injuries, lack of oxygen or blood flow to the brain, and kernicterus, all of which are common causes of cerebral palsy.
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We have registered nurses on staff with decades of labor and delivery experience who can help determine if malpractice played a role in your child’s injury.
If birth injury malpractice was involved, your family may be entitled to compensation on your child’s behalf.
Call (800) 995-1212 now to find out if you may qualify. It costs nothing to speak with our team and get answers to your questions.
How to File a California Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit
As a national birth injury law firm, Sokolove Law has worked with thousands of families across the country to help them pursue justice, compensation, and accountability for their child’s injury.
If you have a case, our California cerebral palsy lawyers will handle every step of the legal process for you, so you can focus on your child’s well-being.
1. Contact Sokolove Law
At Sokolove Law, we provide free case reviews to determine if you may be eligible to take legal action and pursue cerebral palsy compensation for your child.
We’ll ask you a few questions about the birth of your child to find out if medical malpractice may have caused them to develop cerebral palsy.
2. We’ll Find the Evidence of Negligence
We have a team of registered nurses on staff that can help you make sense of what may have happened to your child.
Our California cerebral palsy lawyers will gather medical documents, witness testimony, and other evidence to show that malpractice or negligence was involved.
3. We’ll File Your California Cerebral Palsy Claim
Your attorney will file your cerebral palsy lawsuit within the state deadline known as the statute of limitations.
Once these deadlines pass, you won’t be able to file a claim for your child’s injury. Don’t miss out on the money you deserve.
Call our team at (800) 995-1212 as soon as possible in order to ensure that your claim is filed on time.
4. We’ll Negotiate Cerebral Palsy Settlements on Your Behalf
Our team will negotiate a California cerebral palsy settlement with the defendants, which may be the hospital, medical professionals responsible for your child’s birth injury, or their insurance company.
The majority of cases end in a settlement, which means you may not have to step foot in court to receive compensation.
If a settlement is unable to be reached, our cerebral palsy lawyers are prepared to present your case in trial and fight for a verdict on your behalf.
Our Past California Cerebral Palsy Settlements
At Sokolove Law, we’ve secured over $962 Million for families affected by birth injuries like cerebral palsy.
Some of our past California cerebral palsy settlements and verdicts include:
- $6 Million to a Bakersfield family impacted by cerebral palsy
- $5.85 Million for a San Bernardino child with microcephaly and CP from lack of oxygen
- $5.45 Million for a child in Los Angeles with CP from meconium aspiration when her mother’s C-section was delayed
- $5.25 Million for a Los Angeles family affected by cerebral palsy malpractice
- $5 Million for a child in Kingsburg with CP
- $5 Million for a Sacramento child with CP from vacuum extractor injuries
- $4.9 Million for a child in Culver City with CP
- $4.75 Million for a Stockton child with CP from a delayed C-section
- $3.97 Million for a child with cerebral palsy in Bel Marin Keyes
Cerebral palsy settlement amounts are based on a variety of factors, including the severity of your child’s injury and the role medical negligence played in their injury.
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– Sokolove Law Birth Injury Client
Compensation from a California CP lawsuit can help to ease the financial burden of continued medical costs and other expenses.
While there’s never a guarantee of compensation, we’ll fight hard to get you everything you’re entitled to.
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Our California cerebral palsy attorneys will put their decades of experience to work for you. Let us get you the money you deserve.
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Let Our California Cerebral Palsy Lawyers Fight for Your Family
For over 45 years, Sokolove Law has helped victims of preventable injuries pursue justice and compensation — including California families affected by cerebral palsy.
Our team of cerebral palsy lawyers have the skills and experience necessary to hold those responsible for your child’s injury accountable. We’ll strive to get you the most compensation possible from your birth injury lawsuit.
We’ve secured more than $962 Million for families impacted by birth injuries like cerebral palsy.
Let us get you the money you deserve. Call (800) 995-1212 now or fill out our contact form for a free legal case review.
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Cerebral Palsy Lawyers in California FAQs
Can medical negligence cause cerebral palsy?
Yes. Doctors and other health care professionals may make a mistake during a child’s delivery that can cause an injury that leads to cerebral palsy.
If you think your child’s condition was caused by malpractice, contact our team now. You may be eligible for compensation we can pursue on your behalf.
What is a California CP lawyer?
A cerebral palsy lawyer in California helps families impacted by CP file lawsuits against negligence medical professionals who may be responsible for an injury that caused the child’s condition.
California CP lawyers can fight for compensation that may help pay for medical expenses, adaptive equipment, and more.
Who can sue for cerebral palsy in California?
You may be able to file a California cerebral palsy lawsuit if:
- Your child has cerebral palsy
- Their condition was caused by a birth injury
- The injury was preventable and a medical professional is to blame
We have registered nurses on staff who can listen to your story and help you to determine if a medical professional may be at fault for your child’s injury.
Call (800) 995-1212 now for free help determining your eligibility to sue for cerebral palsy.
How does medical malpractice cause cerebral palsy?
Approximately 85% of cerebral palsy cases involve brain damage that happens before or during the child’s birth — often by a doctor or medical team’s mistake.
Common medical errors that can result in cerebral palsy include not:
- Noticing or treating jaundice, which may result in a type of brain damage known as kernicterus
- Ordering a C-section for a difficult delivery
- Setting up the delivery room or equipment in time
- Using assisted delivery devices like forceps or vacuum extractors properly
Get a free case review now to see if you may be eligible to pursue compensation for your child’s injury.
How much is the cerebral palsy settlement in California?
Settlements for cerebral palsy are worth around $1 Million on average, though these amounts will vary based on a number of factors, like the:
- Role that malpractice played in your child’s injury
- Severity of their injury
- Current and future medical costs for care
Let us get you the money you deserve. Call (800) 995-1212 now to see if you may qualify for free.
How much does a California cerebral palsy attorney charge?
At Sokolove Law, there are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our California cerebral palsy lawyers.
We work on a contingency-fee basis, which means we only get paid if your case results in compensation.
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Local California Areas We Serve
While Sokolove Law helps people throughout the country, we provide our services to people across the entire state of California as well.
Sokolove Law serves locations across California, including:
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As a national law firm, Sokolove Law can help families wherever they may be in the U.S., including across the state of California.
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