Caring for a child with cerebral palsy can feel overwhelming. Jonathan Schochor and Kerry Staton, two of Maryland’s most respected birth-injury lawyers, stand ready to help Aspen Hill families navigate the legal and medical maze ahead.

At Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A., we have spent decades holding negligent hospitals and doctors accountable, and we bring that same commitment to every Aspen Hill case we accept. Our goal is simple: secure the resources your child needs to thrive and the answers you deserve to heal.

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What Is Cerebral Palsy and Why Medical Negligence Matters

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a permanent disorder that affects muscle control, movement, and posture. It stems from damage to a baby’s developing brain, often during labor or delivery. About 2–3 of every 1,000 American children live with CP, and many cases are linked to preventable birth errors. When doctors ignore fetal distress, delay a necessary C-section, or misuse delivery tools, a newborn’s brain can be deprived of oxygen for precious minutes. Those minutes can mean a lifetime of therapy, equipment, and specialized care.

How Medical Errors Cause Cerebral Palsy

Medical mistakes that commonly lead to CP include:

  • Failure to monitor fetal heart rate. Ignored warning signs allow oxygen deprivation to continue.
  • Delayed emergency C-section. Prolonged labor or a stuck baby demands swift action.
  • Improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors. Excessive force can bruise or bleed the brain.
  • Umbilical cord complications. A wrapped or prolapsed cord must be relieved immediately.
  • Untreated maternal infections. Conditions such as Group B strep endanger the fetal brain.
  • Ignored newborn distress. Seizures or poor breathing in the first hours of life require rapid response.

Uncommon yet serious scenarios, like untreated jaundice leading to kernicterus or overlooked Rh incompatibility, also cross the desks of our Aspen Hill cerebral palsy attorneys. Whatever the cause, we work with neonatologists, obstetricians, and neurologists to pinpoint the error and prove fault.

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