Chicago & Illinois Cerebral Palsy Lawyers
If medical negligence caused your child’s cerebral palsy, we fight for the lifetime of care your family deserves. Over $500 million recovered since 1945.
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What Is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy is a permanent movement disorder caused by damage to a baby’s developing brain, most often before, during, or shortly after birth.
Not every case is caused by negligence, but many are. When a doctor fails to monitor fetal distress, delays a C-section, or mismanages delivery, the resulting brain injury can lead directly to CP. The only way to know is a medical-record review, which we do at no cost.
Types of Cerebral Palsy
See our full guide to the 5 types of cerebral palsy.
Spastic CP
The most common form (about 80%), causing stiff, tight muscles. The severe form affects all four limbs.
Dyskinetic CP
Involuntary, uncontrolled movements, often affecting the hands, arms, feet, and face.
Ataxic CP
Affects balance and coordination, precise movements like writing or grasping become difficult.
Mixed & Hypotonic CP
A combination of types, or unusually low muscle tone that leaves a child floppy with poor control.
Common Causes From Medical Negligence
- Failure to monitor or respond to fetal distress
- Delayed or improper emergency C-section
- Oxygen deprivation, HIE and birth asphyxia
- Improper use of forceps or vacuum extractor
- Untreated infections or severe jaundice (kernicterus)
More detail: why infants suffer brain damage · can you get CP later in life?
Don’t Let a Hospital Decide Your Child’s Future
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Compensation You Can Recover
Lifelong care for a child with cerebral palsy can exceed $1 million. A properly valued claim accounts for every future cost:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lifelong therapy, nursing care, and assistive technology
- Home and vehicle modifications
- Lost earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and loss of a normal life
Frequently Asked Questions
Was my child’s CP caused by negligence?
Only an expert medical-record review can confirm it. If fetal distress was missed, a C-section delayed, or oxygen deprivation occurred, negligence may be involved, our review is free.
How long do I have to file in Illinois?
Illinois has special deadlines for injuries to minors. Speak with a lawyer early so you don’t lose the right to file.
What does a lawyer cost?
Nothing upfront. We work on contingency, no fee unless we recover compensation for your family.
What is a cerebral palsy case worth?
Because CP requires lifelong care, settlements can reach into the millions for severe cases. We use life-care planners to value every future cost.
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