Our attorneys Jonathan Schochor and Kerry Staton have represented Maryland families in birth-injury cases for more than four decades. We have earned seven- and eight-figure recoveries for children facing lifelong challenges.
Parents value the personal attention of the Woodlawn cerebral palsy attorneys at Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. give every case. You always know which lawyer is fighting for your child. We balance relentless advocacy with genuine compassion—because we know your family’s future is at stake.
- Jonathan Schochor
Jonathan Schochor earned his J.D. from American University and has over 50 years of experience, recovering over $1.6 billion for clients, including a record $190 million class-action settlement for 8,000 sexual abuse survivors in Maryland.
- Kerry Staton
Kerry D. Staton earned his B.A. from Oberlin College and J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law (1980). With over 40 years in medical malpractice advocacy, he has achieved multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements, earning recognition in the Million & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums and as one of the Top 25 Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers.
What is cerebral palsy, and how can medical malpractice cause it?
Cerebral palsy is a permanent brain injury disorder that impairs movement, muscle tone, and sometimes cognition. Roughly 10,000 U.S. infants each year are diagnosed with CP; a significant share suffer injury during pregnancy, labor, or newborn care that proper medical treatment could have prevented. When oxygen deprivation, trauma, or untreated infection damages a baby’s developing brain, negligent healthcare providers may be responsible.
What medical mistakes commonly lead to cerebral palsy in newborns?
- Delayed C-section – ignoring fetal distress prolongs oxygen loss and brain damage.
- Missed fetal-monitor alarms – abnormal heart-rate strips must trigger immediate action.
- Excessive forceps or vacuum traction – poor technique can fracture the skull or bleed the brain.
- Untreated birth asphyxia – cord prolapse, nuchal cord, or failure to resuscitate deprives the brain of oxygen.
- Severe jaundice (kernicterus) – failure to treat high bilirubin can poison brain cells.
- Unmanaged maternal crises – infections, pre-eclampsia, or uterine rupture endanger the baby when staff react too slowly.
- Medication errors – overdosing Pitocin or mismanaging anesthesia reduces oxygen supply.
Could uncommon complications also result in cerebral palsy?
Yes. Rare events still devastate families when hospitals are unprepared.
- Undiagnosed placental abruption that suddenly cuts off oxygen.
- Newborn stroke or brain bleed triggered by traumatic delivery.
- Maternal infection such as chorioamnionitis that spreads to the fetus.
- Improper neonatal intubation or oxygen miscalibration in the NICU.
Our Woodlawn cerebral palsy malpractice attorneys work with top medical experts to uncover even these unusual failures.
Is cerebral palsy always caused by medical negligence?
No. Some CP arises from unpreventable genetic or developmental factors.
But whenever warning signs were ignored or protocols broken, the injury was avoidable.
If you feel answers are missing, the Woodlawn birth-injury lawyers at our firm will investigate the truth.
Who can be held liable for a cerebral palsy birth injury?
Potential defendants include the delivering obstetrician, labor-and-delivery nurses, anesthesiologists, pediatric staff, and the hospital itself. You don’t need to identify each party. Our Baltimore County cerebral palsy lawyers gather records, consult specialists, and pinpoint every breach of Maryland’s medical standard of care.
How will a Woodlawn cerebral palsy lawyer help our family cope with this crisis?
We begin with a free, confidential consultation and medical-record review. Our legal team secures monitors, charts, and eyewitness testimony while you focus on your child.
Working with neonatologists and life-care planners, we build a case that proves negligence and fully values lifelong needs. We negotiate assertively and, if needed, try cases before Maryland juries, relieving financial stress and demanding accountability.
“I am so glad I chose this firm! They make the process appear easy. Jim Cardea and his team were very receptive to my feedback as a client, responsive and quick to provide updates, and accommodating. I highly recommend contracting with them for your needs. They were present during difficult times which made me feel at ease.” – LA Jones
What compensation can a cerebral palsy malpractice case provide for your child’s needs?
- Medical costs – surgeries, hospital stays, medications, equipment.
- Therapies – physical, occupational, and speech therapy for life.
- Special education & in-home care – aides, nurses, or classroom support.
- Adaptive housing & transportation – ramps, lifts, wheelchair-accessible vans.
- Lost future earnings – replacing the income an adult with CP may never earn.
- Pain, suffering, and loss of life enjoyment for your child and family.
Structured settlements or trusts can ensure funds last a lifetime.
When should you contact a Woodlawn cerebral palsy lawyer about your case?
Contact us as soon as you suspect malpractice, even if your child is an infant. Maryland’s medical-malpractice statute of limitations can bar claims just a few years after injury discovery. Early action helps us secure records and witness memories while they’re fresh.
How do you prove a cerebral palsy medical malpractice case?
We show the healthcare team breached the standard of care and that breach caused brain injury. Medical experts compare what competent providers should have done to what actually happened. Evidence includes fetal-monitor tracings, Apgar scores, NICU notes, and radiology scans. The Woodlawn cerebral palsy attorneys at Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea know this proof pathway and have succeeded on it for decades.
Why is a local Woodlawn attorney important for your cerebral palsy case?
A Maryland-based lawyer masters state malpractice rules and courthouse procedures. Our office, minutes from Security Boulevard and I-695, is convenient for families in Woodlawn, Catonsville, Windsor Mill, and Randallstown. We understand how Baltimore-area hospitals defend claims and know the medical experts most credible to local juries.
What other birth injuries do our Woodlawn medical malpractice lawyers handle?
Erb’s palsy, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, shoulder dystocia brain injuries, and maternal wrongful death cases all fall within our team’s experience.
Ready to seek justice and support for your child?
Call (443) 909-2792 or complete our online form for a free consultation. There is no fee unless we win. Every day counts when securing your child’s future; let our experienced Woodlawn cerebral palsy attorneys fight for the resources and accountability your family deserves.