New Jersey Cerebral Palsy Lawyer

Fighting For Cerebral Palsy Victims

Cerebral palsy is a permanent and irreversible condition that affects the central nervous system. Most individuals develop the disability before birth or shortly after. While cerebral palsy can occur under optimal medical care, many cases result from negligence during birth or the newborn period before the child leaves the hospital. If this negligence is evident, there may be grounds for a lawsuit to seek damages.

Call DeZao & DeZao, P.C. today at (973) 358-6134 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our cerebral palsy attorney in New Jersey.

New Jersey Medical Malpractice Law

Medical malpractice law is complex, and the hospital’s lawyers may try to evade responsibility. Cerebral palsy cases often involve significant compensation due to their seriousness.

Hold the medical staff accountable. If a doctor or nurse has made a mistake as serious as causing cerebral palsy, then you should help ensure they do not make this mistake again. The system trusts you to make sure everyone does the right thing.

Common Causes of Cerebral Palsy

Various factors contribute to cerebral palsy, including anything that interferes with the development of the nervous system or causes oxygen or nutrition to the brain to diminish. At birth, oxygen loss can occur from uncorrected issues with the umbilical cord, damage to the placenta compromising blood supply to the fetus, or fetal distress due to being stuck in the birth canal.

After birth, especially in premature infants, cerebral palsy can arise from untreated complications with the cardiovascular, respiratory, or digestive systems, and from untreated seizures. In these cases, the damage could have been avoided, or improper medical procedures may have contributed to the problem.

Common Symptoms & Treatment

Symptoms of cerebral palsy include spasticity, seizures, delayed or abnormal development, paralysis, and cognitive impairments. Individuals with cerebral palsy often require specialized care and therapy and will need assistance throughout their lives, depending on the severity of the disorder. The cost of such intensive long-term care adds to the loss of enjoyment of life the victim experiences.

If a loved one has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, it is important to know that help is available. Doctors, nurses, and other medical staff are covered by malpractice insurance. If their negligence has caused your child or another loved one to suffer, compensation may be deserved.

Taking care of someone with this disorder is costly, both in terms of time and money. While no one can give you back all of the heartache that you suffered, you can recover some damages from the hospital or the staff.

How Our Cerebral Palsy Attorney Can Help You

• Investigating the cause of cerebral palsy, including reviewing prenatal care, labor and delivery records, and neonatal treatment to identify medical negligence or birth injuries
• Working with medical experts to determine whether errors by doctors, nurses, or hospitals contributed to your child’s condition
• Identifying all liable parties, such as healthcare providers, medical facilities, or insurance companies
• Calculating the full value of your claim, including past and future medical expenses, therapy, assistive devices, in-home care, special education, and lost earning capacity
• Handling all legal filings and deadlines, ensuring your cerebral palsy claim complies with statutes of limitations and court requirements
• Negotiating aggressively with insurance companies to seek a fair settlement that reflects your child’s long-term needs
• Taking your case to trial when necessary, advocating for your family in court if a fair settlement cannot be reached
• Providing compassionate guidance and support, so you can focus on your child while we handle the legal process