New York City Cerebral Palsy Lawyers: Birth Injury Compensation
Last updated on July 17, 2026
A cerebral palsy diagnosis changes everything. The road ahead brings medical appointments, therapy sessions and deeply difficult questions about your child’s future. If negligence during labor or delivery caused your child’s condition, your family deserves to hold those responsible accountable. At Rich & Rich, P.C., attorneys Jeffrey M. Rich and Marc L. Rich have each spent more than 35 years representing families in New York City cerebral palsy cases. They can fight aggressively to try to recover all compensation your child may be entitled to by law.
What Is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affect motor function, coordination, posture and movement. The condition has no cure and requires lifelong management. Severity varies – some children experience mild difficulty with fine motor skills, while others face seizures, cognitive impairment and the need for intensive assisted care. Common forms of cerebral palsy include:
- Spastic cerebral palsy
- Ataxic cerebral palsy
- Athetoid cerebral palsy
- Brachial plexus palsy
- Erb’s palsy
Each form carries its own challenges and can impose serious financial and emotional burdens on the entire family.
How Medical Negligence Can Cause Cerebral Palsy
Many New York City cerebral palsy cases stem from brain damage caused by oxygen deprivation during labor and delivery. Physicians and hospital staff carry a legal duty to monitor fetal distress and respond without delay. When they fail to meet accepted medical standards, a baby’s brain can suffer permanent damage. Negligent acts that may give rise to a New York City cerebral palsy claim include:
- Failing to detect or respond to fetal distress signals during labor
- Delaying a necessary C-section when vaginal delivery poses a clear risk
- Mismanaging umbilical cord complications during delivery
- Providing negligent prenatal care that fails to identify known warning signs
If any of these failures contributed to your child’s condition, you may have grounds for a Brooklyn birth injury or New York City cerebral palsy malpractice lawsuit.
The Lifelong Financial Burden Of Cerebral Palsy
Caring for a child with cerebral palsy can cost millions over a lifetime and can far exceed standard insurance coverage. A life care plan – a detailed projection of your child’s future medical and personal needs – captures the full scope of those costs. Our New York brain damage attorneys can work with life care planners and medical professionals to ensure that your claim reflects the true, long-term financial impact of your child’s injury. Projected costs may include:
- Ongoing medical treatment, surgeries and hospitalizations
- Physical, occupational and speech therapy
- Specialized education and developmental programs
- Adaptive equipment, home modifications and long-term nursing care
No settlement offer should fall short of what your child’s lifetime of care actually requires.
How Our Attorneys Can Help Your Family
At Rich & Rich, P.C., our lawyers bring over 75 combined years of experience to New York City cerebral palsy litigation. They handle every case on a contingency basis, which means there will be no upfront legal fees, and they will advance litigation costs. That will enable you to focus entirely on your child while our team fights for your family.
As New York birth injury attorneys with deep roots across New York City and Long Island, our lawyers have the tenacity and trial experience to take on major hospital systems and their insurers.
Is Cerebral Palsy Always Caused By Medical Malpractice?
Not every cerebral palsy diagnosis results from medical negligence. Some cases involve factors outside a physician’s control. However, when a provider fails to meet accepted medical standards and that failure causes brain damage, you may have a viable New York City cerebral palsy malpractice claim. Our attorneys will review your case honestly and at no charge.
What Compensation Can Your Family Recover?
Families pursuing a New York City cerebral palsy lawsuit may seek compensation. This can include:
- Past and future medical expenses and therapy costs
- Long-term care and assisted living needs
- Your child’s pain and suffering
- Loss of your child’s future earning capacity
- The emotional impact on parents and siblings
As Brooklyn brain damage lawyers with decades of trial experience, our attorneys will give you a direct, honest assessment of what your family’s case may be worth.
Speak With A New York City Cerebral Palsy Lawyer Today
Your child’s future cannot wait. If you believe medical negligence caused your child’s cerebral palsy, contact Rich & Rich, P.C., at 212-407-5570 for a free consultation. We serve families throughout New York City and Long Island with no upfront legal fees and no obligation to retain our team.