Westchester County Cerebral Palsy Lawyer

Cerebral palsy is one of the most devastating birth injuries families can face. It is often caused by preventable medical errors during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. When medical negligence leads to cerebral palsy, a Westchester County birth injury lawyer can help your family understand your legal rights and pursue the compensation you deserve for medical care, therapy, and lifelong support. Call (914) 993-0393 or message Fiedler Deutsch, LLP online today to arrange a free consultation and discuss your legal options.

Why Choose Us

• Personal Commitment: We remain accessible to our clients, always available to answer questions and provide updates.
• Proven Experience: With more than 50 years of combined experience, we have successfully represented numerous clients in medical malpractice claims.
• Relentless Advocacy: We build powerful cases by working tirelessly and collaborating with nationally recognized experts.

Our Case Results

Our firm has a proven record of achieving life-changing results for children and families affected by medical negligence. Two examples include:

• $27 Million: We obtained more than $27 million in future payments for a baby who suffered anoxic brain damage because physicians failed to recognize signs of fetal distress and perform a timely cesarean section.
• $9 Million: We recovered approximately $9 million in future payments for a young girl who developed Erb’s palsy after doctors mishandled shoulder dystocia during delivery and applied excessive traction that injured the brachial plexus.

Cerebral Palsy and Medical Negligence

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect muscle coordination and movement. While not every case stems from malpractice, many result from mistakes during labor and delivery. Common examples include:

• Failure to monitor fetal distress
• Delayed cesarean section despite warning signs
• Misuse of forceps or vacuum extraction
• Untreated maternal infections
• Oxygen deprivation during birth

When doctors, nurses, or hospitals fail to provide proper care, they can be held liable for the resulting injuries. Establishing malpractice requires strong evidence including expert testimony. Specialists review medical records, fetal monitoring strips, and delivery room procedures to determine whether negligence caused the injury.

Damages Families Can Recover

Raising a child with cerebral palsy requires significant financial resources. New York law allows families to recover damages that reflect both immediate and long-term needs, including:

• Medical expenses: Surgeries, hospital stays, medications, and ongoing treatment.
• Therapy costs: Physical, occupational, and speech therapy often required throughout life.
• Assistive technology: Wheelchairs, communication devices, and mobility aids.
• Home modifications: Ramps, lifts, and accessible bathrooms.
• Educational support: Special education services and tutoring.
• Lost earning capacity: When cerebral palsy prevents future employment.
• Pain and suffering: Recognition of the child’s physical limitations and emotional challenges.

These damages ensure that children with cerebral palsy receive the care and support they need to live fulfilling lives.

Statute of Limitations in New York

Time limits for filing malpractice claims in New York are strict. In most cases, parents have two years and six months from the date of malpractice to bring a lawsuit. However, exceptions may apply in birth injury cases:

• Actions involving minors may be tolled (paused) until the child reaches adulthood, with certain limitations.
• Continuous treatment by the negligent provider may extend the filing deadline.

Families should consult an attorney immediately after receiving a diagnosis. Delays can jeopardize the ability to recover compensation.

Why Hire an Attorney

Birth injury cases are among the most complex areas of medical malpractice law. Families who pursue claims without legal representation risk facing hospitals and insurers with vast resources and aggressive defense strategies. An attorney offers:

• Knowledge of New York malpractice statutes and case law.
• Access to medical experts and life-care planners.
• Accurate calculation of lifetime care costs.
• Skilled negotiation with insurance companies.
• Courtroom advocacy when settlement is not enough.

Legal representation ensures families secure the resources their children need.

Contact Us Today

If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy due to medical negligence, you deserve answers and justice. A Westchester County cerebral palsy lawyer can help you understand your rights, gather the necessary evidence, and pursue the compensation your family needs for medical care, therapy, and ongoing support. Call (914) 993-0393 or contact a Westchester County medical malpractice lawyer at Fiedler Deutsch, LLP online today to arrange a free consultation and start protecting your child’s future.