Cerebral palsy is a life-altering diagnosis that reshapes a family’s future. If you believe medical negligence played a role, our Towson cerebral palsy attorneys at Schochor, Staton, Goldberg & Cardea, P.A. are ready to help you find answers. Led by Jonathan Schochor and Kerry Staton, we have guided Baltimore-area parents through birth-injury claims since 1984, securing life-changing recoveries while treating each client with dignity and respect.

We offer free consultations, work on contingency, and devote extensive medical-legal resources to every case. A short call to (443) 909-2792 may be the first step toward the financial security your child deserves.

What Is Cerebral Palsy and Why Might It Be Caused by Medical Negligence?

Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, and posture. Roughly 10,000 U.S. babies each year are diagnosed, and many cases trace back to avoidable birth injuries.

Towson hospitals such as GBMC and UM St. Joseph Medical Center deliver thousands of infants annually. Even a single lapse in care during labor can deprive a baby’s brain of oxygen, leading to permanent damage. Our Towson cerebral palsy lawyer Jonathan Schochor partners with medical experts to uncover the exact cause and hold negligent providers accountable.

How Can Medical Mistakes During Birth Lead to Cerebral Palsy?

Common malpractice scenarios include:

  • Failure to prevent oxygen deprivation. Prolonged fetal distress without a timely C-section can cause hypoxic-ischemic brain injury.
  • Improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors. Misapplied tools may fracture a newborn’s skull or trigger intracranial bleeding.
  • Delayed C-section or unmanaged prolonged labor. Extended compression of the umbilical cord or maternal pelvis restricts oxygen flow.
  • Failure to diagnose or treat maternal/infant infection. Untreated infections such as meningitis can inflame and injure the developing brain.
  • Untreated jaundice leading to kernicterus. Severe bilirubin buildup can destroy brain cells and create lifelong motor deficits.

Studies show 6-7 of every 1,000 U.S. births involve injury. When any of these red-flag events occur, our Baltimore cerebral palsy attorney Kerry Staton investigates whether the harm was preventable.

Can Uncommon Complications Also Cause Cerebral Palsy?

Yes. Less-frequent, but equally devastating, errors include:

  • Placental abruption or uterine rupture that is not recognized and managed within minutes.
  • Medication errors such as overdosing Pitocin, causing hyper-stimulation of uterine contractions and fetal hypoxia.
  • Mishandled breech or footling presentations where failure to convert to C-section inflicts excessive traction on the infant’s head.
  • Mismanaged multiple births when inadequate staff leaves one twin without oxygen during delivery.
  • Delayed cooling therapy for diagnosed HIE, allowing ongoing brain cell death.

Our Towson birth-injury lawyers have litigated each of these scenarios and know how to prove negligence when medical documentation seems sparse.

How Do I Know If My Child’s Cerebral Palsy Was Caused by a Doctor’s Mistake?

Parents rarely receive a candid explanation from the hospital. Warning signs include:

  • Staff grew evasive after delivery or refused to answer detailed questions.
  • Your baby had very low Apgar scores, unplanned resuscitation, or an extended NICU stay for oxygen issues.
  • No clear medical reason was given beyond “these things happen.”

The best confirmation is an independent review. Our Towson cerebral palsy attorney team secures complete medical records, consults neonatal specialists, and provides an honest opinion, free of charge, on whether malpractice occurred. Maryland law often allows birth-injury claims until a child’s 11th birthday, but earlier action preserves evidence.

What Compensation Can You Recover in a Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit?

Raising a child with cerebral palsy can exceed $1 million in lifetime care costs. A successful claim can provide:

  • Past and future medical expenses for surgeries, therapies, and medications.
  • Long-term care and adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, communication devices, and home modifications.
  • Pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life for the child and family.
  • Diminished future earning capacity when severe impairment limits employment.
  • Incidental costs (special transportation, respite care) and, in egregious cases, punitive damages.

Why Choose Schochor, Staton, Goldberg & Cardea as Your Towson Cerebral Palsy Lawyers?

Our record speaks for itself. Since 1984, the Towson cerebral palsy attorneys at our firm have recovered over $1 billion for malpractice victims and filed more medical-negligence suits in Maryland than any other practice.

  • Experience & Focus. Senior trial lawyer Jonathan Schochor brings 35+ years of courtroom victories. Founding partner Kerry Staton has been named among Maryland’s Top 100 lawyers.
  • Medical fire-power. We maintain in-house nurses and a nationwide panel of neonatologists, obstetricians, and neurologists.
  • Client-first culture. Every family works directly with a Towson cerebral palsy lawyer, not just a case manager.
  • Local roots. Our St. Paul Street office is minutes from Towson via I-83. We have taken on GBMC, Johns Hopkins, and other regional hospitals.

Choosing the right advocate can transform your child’s future. We are ready to shoulder that burden.

What If You’re Not Sure About Legal Action or Have More Questions?

Many parents feel overwhelmed, and that is completely normal. We are here to listen and guide without pressure or cost.

  • Will I go to court? Most cases settle, but we prepare every file for trial to maximize leverage.
  • What do you charge? Nothing upfront. Our fee is a percentage of what we win, and there is no fee if we do not recover.
  • How long will it take? Complex birth-injury cases can take months or years, but we handle the legal load while you focus on care.

Even if you only need clarity, our Towson cerebral palsy attorney team welcomes your call.

How Can You Get Help from a Towson Cerebral Palsy Lawyer Today?

Taking prompt action protects your child’s rights, so it is essential to contact us 24/7 for a free consultation at (443) 909-2792. Our office is located at 1211 St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD 21202. In Maryland, deadlines are crucial, making early investigation critical since evidence can fade over time. You have carried enough worry. Let our Baltimore County cerebral palsy lawyers fight for the justice and resources your family deserves.