At Sokolove Law, our Boston cerebral palsy lawyers work with registered nurses to help families understand their legal options. If you believe your child developed CP from a preventable birth injury, you may be able to pursue compensation from a lawsuit. Contact us now for free.
Why You Should Choose Sokolove Law for Your Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit
At Sokolove Law, we know the suffering that parents experience when a child develops cerebral palsy due to medical negligence and malpractice. We have a long track record of holding those responsible for that suffering accountable.
Over the last 45+ years, we've secured more than $1 Billion on behalf of families affected by birth injuries across the United States.
Our cerebral palsy lawyers have the resources and skills needed to help you seek justice and compensation for the injuries your child suffered.
And it won’t cost you anything upfront or out of pocket — we only get paid if you do, so there’s no financial risk to taking legal action.
Call (800) 995-1212 now to find out if you have a case. Speaking with us is free.
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It’s estimated that about 10,000 babies born each year will develop cerebral palsy in the United States. There are many different causes of cerebral palsy, and medical errors sadly play a role in many of them.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is often caused by injuries or damage to the developing brain that occurs before, during, or after birth. Symptoms will vary in severity depending on where the injury occurred since each part of the brain controls different motor skills.
Medical errors before, during, or after the child’s birth
Untreated jaundice
Tragically, many of the birth injuries that can cause cerebral palsy could have been prevented had the medical professional handled the situation differently.
If a medical mistake led to your child’s injury, you may be entitled to compensation that can help cover your child’s care and more.
There are many instances where a medical error leads to cerebral palsy. That error could have occurred either before your child was born, during delivery, or after.
Some of the errors medical professionals can make that lead to cerebral palsy include:
Failing to recognize signs of fetal distress, like an abnormal heart pattern, which can often result in a lack of oxygen going to the brain
Improperly using delivery instruments like forceps and vacuum extractors, which can cause brain bleeding or skull fractures
Not noticing or treating jaundice before bilirubin builds up in the blood, which causes a type of preventable brain damage known as kernicterus
Not setting up the delivery room and proper equipment in time for delivery, when every second counts
At Sokolove Law, we have registered nurses on staff who can determine if your child's injury may have been caused by medical malpractice or negligence.
“What I’ve learned from working in the hospital is what is supposed to happen or what we would expect to happen during… a normal delivery. And it helps me be able to spot the red flags or situations that could potentially cause an injury to a child or a mother.” – Kristin Proctor, Registered Nurse with Sokolove Law
Filing a Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit in Boston
Raising a child with cerebral palsy is an incredibly challenging task. Not only is it extremely challenging from a parenting perspective, but it is also very, very expensive.
Caring for a child with CP can cost close to $1 Million over the child’s lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
$1 Million
Average lifetime cost of care for someone affected by cerebral palsy
That is why it is so vital that you take legal action if you have reason to believe medical negligence directly contributed to your child’s condition. It could be your best chance at obtaining the compensation you need for your child’s medical treatment and care.
Get compensation that could be life-changing for your child
Seek justice for your child and your family
Hold the responsible medical professionals accountable for the errors they made
Potentially prevent another family from going through the same experience
If you have a case, our Boston cerebral palsy lawyers can handle every step of the legal process for you, from finding the evidence to filing the claim — and it won’t cost your family anything out of pocket. We only get paid if you do.
Call (800) 995-1212 now to see if we may be able to help you seek justice for your child.
Pursue Cerebral Palsy Settlements for Your Child
Most cerebral palsy lawsuits result in a settlement, which is when the defendant (the doctor, hospital, or insurance company) offers you an amount of compensation to resolve the case.
A cerebral palsy lawsuit settlement can help you get the money you need faster — and potentially without having to see the inside of a courtroom.
Sokolove Law has secured more than $1 Billion in settlements and verdicts for families affected by birth injuries.
Cerebral palsy settlements can help families cover many expenses, including:
Assistive devices
Medical bills
Modifications to their homes and vehicles
Specialized care
And much more
In many instances, parents have also recovered money for lost wages from having to miss work to care for their children.
Our Past Cerebral Palsy Settlement and Verdict Results
Over the last 45 years, Sokolove Law has secured over $1 Billion for families affected by birth injuries across the country.
These figures are just a sample of what we've been able to do for our clients with cerebral palsy:
$9 Million awarded to the family of a 5-year-old with cerebral palsy
Over $10 Million awarded to the family of a child affected by cerebral palsy
Over $4 Million awarded to a 7-year-old child with cerebral palsy
$5.8 Million secured for a 1-year-old girl with cerebral palsy and microcephaly
$8.9 Million secured for the family of a child with cerebral palsy
While compensation is not guaranteed, our Boston cerebral palsy lawyers will fight for the most compensation possible in your case.
Compensation from a cerebral palsy lawsuit can help pay for adaptive equipment, medications, caregiver expenses, and more.
Get Help From Cerebral Palsy Attorneys in Boston, MA
There's a good chance that what happened to your baby could have been prevented if medical personnel had not made critical mistakes. Our cerebral palsy attorneys in Boston, MA are ready to help you hold them accountable and fight to get you the money your family deserves.
As a national birth injury law firm, Sokolove Law has a track record of success that goes back more than 45 years — and we’re prepared to put our skills and knowledge to work for you.
We are compassionate with those who turn to us — and relentless with those who’ve done them wrong. Let us fight for your family.
Sokolove Law Has Served Boston & New England as a Cerebral Palsy Law Firm
In 1979, Jim Sokolove founded Sokolove Law in Boston. One of his goals was to help families of children with cerebral palsy get the justice and compensation they deserve. Sokolove Law has become a nationwide firm because of Jim's determination and vision.
We help people from all walks of life — including those of different races, genders, and economic statuses — pursue cerebral palsy claims. We provide free legal assistance to our clients and have a team of dedicated professionals working on your case including a cerebral palsy attorney, paralegal, and nurse case manager. You and your family matter to us.
Ricky A. LeBlanc is the Managing Attorney at Sokolove Law. As Managing Attorney, Ricky is responsible for all communications with prospective clients and, along with his team of paralegals and case managers, review all potential cases.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "Causes and Risk Factors of Cerebral Palsy." Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/cp/causes.html. Accessed on January 8, 2025.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Economic Costs Associated with Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy, Hearing Loss, and Vision Impairment.” Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5303a4.htm. Accessed on January 8, 2025.
