Massachusetts Cerebral Palsy Lawyer

Common Causes of Cerebral Palsy in Massachusetts

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.

“My daughter arrived unresponsive, with severe bruising and swelling on the back of her head. Thankfully, Sokolove Law fought for justice and the best care for my child. The compensation they secured for my daughter has been life-changing.”
– Sokolove Law Birth Injury Client

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.

How to File a Massachusetts Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit

As a national birth injury law firm, Sokolove Law has worked with countless families across the country to help them pursue justice, compensation, and accountability for their child’s injury.

If you have a case, our Massachusetts 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 who can help you make sense of what may have happened to your child.

Our Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Cerebral Palsy Claim

Your attorney will file your cerebral palsy lawsuit within the state deadline known as the statute of limitations.

Once the deadline passes, 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 to make sure your claim is filed on time.

4. We’ll Negotiate Cerebral Palsy Settlements on Your Behalf

Our team will negotiate a Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts cerebral palsy settlements and verdicts include:

• $5 Million for a mother whose daughter suffered severe brain damage at birth
• $4.85 Million to a child who developed CP due to malpractice
• $1.75 Million for a mother whose son has CP
• $2.4 Million to a child who suffered multiple injuries at birth
• $3 Million for a child who suffered fetal distress and developed CP

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.

“My baby had to stay in the NICU. Now, she’s almost 3 and isn’t developing like other kids. Sokolove Law helped us fight for justice and get the money we needed to give our child special care and treatments."
– Mother in Massachusetts & Firm Client

While there’s never a guarantee of compensation, we’ll fight hard to get you everything you’re entitled to.

Let Our Massachusetts Cerebral Palsy Attorneys Fight for Your Family

For over 45 years, Sokolove Law has helped victims of preventable injuries pursue justice and compensation — including Massachusetts families affected by cerebral palsy.

Our Massachusetts 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.

Call (800) 995-1212 now or fill out our contact form for a free legal case review. There are no hourly fees or out-of-pocket costs.

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