White Plains Cerebral Palsy Lawyer

If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and you suspect medical negligence played a role, a White Plains cerebral palsy lawyer can help. An experienced White Plains medical malpractice lawyer can review your case, determine liability, and fight for the compensation your family deserves. Call (914) 993-0393 or contact us online for a free consultation.

Why Families Trust Fiedler Deutsch, LLP

• We work with top medical experts in obstetrics, neonatology, and pediatric neurology to identify how and when negligence occurred.
• Our firm has secured millions in verdicts and settlements for children with birth injuries.
• We prepare every case for trial to ensure maximum leverage in negotiations.
• You pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation for your family.

How Medical Negligence Can Cause Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is frequently caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain (hypoxia), trauma during delivery, or untreated infections. Medical professionals are trained to detect and respond to complications that can lead to birth injuries, but failures still happen. Common examples of negligence include:

• Failure to monitor fetal distress: Abnormal heart rate patterns may signal that the baby is not getting enough oxygen.
• Delayed cesarean section: Waiting too long to perform a C-section can cause irreversible damage.
• Misuse of delivery tools: Forceps or vacuum extractors can cause trauma to the infant’s skull or brain.
• Failure to treat maternal infections: Untreated infections like Group B strep can harm the baby during delivery.
• Improper resuscitation after birth: Inadequate oxygen delivery to a newborn can result in lasting brain injury.

These failures can occur during labor, delivery, or in the neonatal intensive care unit. If medical staff miss critical signs or respond too late, they may be legally responsible for the resulting harm. A compassionate White Plains birth injury lawyer can help families understand their legal options and pursue justice.

Holding Providers Accountable in New York

Under New York law, families may file a medical malpractice lawsuit if a healthcare provider’s negligence caused their child’s cerebral palsy. To succeed, you must prove:

• A doctor-patient relationship existed
• The provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care
• That failure caused the child’s brain injury
• The child and family suffered measurable damages

The standard time limit to file a malpractice claim is 2 years and 6 months from the date of the negligent act. However, in birth injury cases involving a child, New York law allows extended time—up to 10 years from the date of the malpractice (CPLR § 208).

Why Hiring a Lawyer Is Critical

Cerebral palsy cases require deep medical knowledge, expert analysis, and strong advocacy. A skilled lawyer will:

• Investigate hospital records, fetal monitoring strips, and delivery notes
• Consult specialists to establish how negligence caused the brain injury
• Calculate long-term damages, including future care costs and lost earning capacity
• Handle all negotiations and court filings
• Fight in court if a fair settlement is not offered

Without experienced representation, families risk missing deadlines, underestimating long-term needs, or facing aggressive legal defenses alone.

Speak with a White Plains Cerebral Palsy Lawyer Today

Your child deserves every opportunity for a secure future. If medical negligence caused your child’s cerebral palsy, we are ready to help you fight for justice and compensation. Contact our White Plains cerebral palsy lawyer at (914) 993-0393 or message us online to schedule a free, confidential consultation. </span