Cerebral palsy is a life-altering condition that can result from medical negligence during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. Families facing the challenges of cerebral palsy often struggle with expensive medical treatments, therapy, and long-term care. If you suspect that medical malpractice played a role in your child’s condition, an experienced cerebral palsy lawyer can help you seek justice and financial compensation. Snyder & Wenner, a trusted personal injury law firm, specializes in birth injury cases, ensuring that families receive the support they deserve.
Understanding Cerebral Palsy and Medical Negligence
Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that affects movement, muscle tone, and posture. It is often caused by brain damage during labor or shortly after birth. While a minority of cerebral palsy cases are due to natural causes, most result from medical malpractice, including:
- Oxygen Deprivation (Hypoxia) – Failure to monitor fetal distress leading to lack of oxygen.
- Delayed C-Section – Waiting too long to perform a necessary cesarean section.
- Improper Use of Forceps or Vacuum Extraction – Excessive force causing brain injury.
- Failure to Detect Infections – Undiagnosed maternal infections that affect fetal development.
- Medication Errors – Incorrect dosages or harmful prescriptions during pregnancy.
- Negligent Fetal Monitoring – Failure to recognize and respond to complications.
If medical errors contributed to your child’s cerebral palsy, a cerebral palsy lawyer at Snyder & Wenner can investigate your case and determine the best legal course of action.
Why Choose Snyder & Wenner for Your Cerebral Palsy Case?
Snyder & Wenner has extensive experience handling birth injury claims, holding negligent medical professionals accountable. Here’s why we are the right choice for your case:
1. Proven Track Record in Birth Injury Cases
Our firm has successfully won numerous multi-million-dollar settlements for families affected by medical negligence. We also have the largest medical malpractice verdict in Arizona history, a birth injury case against Banner Health for their conduct that led to the child’s diagnosis of cerebral palsy.
2. Medical Expertise & Legal Knowledge
We collaborate with medical professionals to establish negligence and strengthen your claim.
3. No Fees Unless We Win
We operate on a contingency basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we secure compensation for you.
4. Compassionate & Personalized Representation
We understand the emotional and financial toll of cerebral palsy and provide dedicated support throughout your case.
Compensation Available for Cerebral Palsy Cases
Raising a child with cerebral palsy can be financially overwhelming. A successful legal claim can help recover damages for:
- Medical Expenses – Past, present, and future medical costs, including surgeries and therapies.
- Rehabilitation & Therapy – Physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
- Specialized Equipment – Wheelchairs, braces, and adaptive technology.
- Home & Vehicle Modifications – Costs of making homes and cars accessible.
- Pain & Suffering – Emotional distress and diminished quality of life.
- Lost Earning Potential – Compensation for the child’s inability to earn a living in the future.
- Punitive Damages – In cases of gross negligence, additional damages may be awarded.
How to File a Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit
If you believe medical negligence caused your child’s cerebral palsy, follow these steps to pursue a claim:
Step 1: Contact a Cerebral Palsy Lawyer
Call Snyder & Wenner for a free case evaluation. We will review medical records and consult experts to assess liability.
Step 2: Gather Evidence
Collect medical records (including the fetal heart tracings), birth records, and witness statements to support your case.
Step 3: File a Lawsuit
If negligence is established, we will file a lawsuit against the responsible medical providers.
Step 4: Negotiation & Settlement
Many cases settle out of court, but we are prepared to go to trial if necessary.
Step 5: Receive Compensation
Successful claims provide families with financial relief to cover medical expenses and future care needs.
Contact Snyder & Wenner Today
If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy due to medical negligence, don’t wait to take legal action. The experienced cerebral palsy lawyers at Snyder & Wenner are here to help you secure justice and financial compensation.
