Los Angeles Cerebral Palsy Attorneys
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A cerebral palsy (CP) diagnosis is life-changing for any family. Beyond the emotional challenges, parents are often left struggling to understand what caused their child’s condition and whether medical errors could be to blame.
At Carpenter & Zuckerman, we’ve spent nearly three decades helping families across California uncover the truth and pursue justice when negligence leads to a preventable birth injury.
Since 1995, our firm has become one of California’s most respected personal injury and medical malpractice law firms, known for combining aggressive counsel with genuine compassion for our clients.
Families throughout Los Angeles choose us because:
- We’ve recovered more than $2 billion in verdicts and settlements for injury victims.
- Our attorneys have achieved newsworthy results, including a $74.5 million birth injury verdict.
- We have experienced trial lawyers who know how to fight healthcare groups and insurance companies.
- We take on complex medical malpractice cases that many other firms refer to us.
If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, contact us online or call (888) 484-2033 to see if you could have the grounds to file a cerebral palsy claim.
Dedicated Advocates, Always in your Corner A Team You Can Trust
Carpenter & Zuckerman is a leading personal injury law firm founded on the principle that justice for injured people takes precedence over corporate profits. CZ Law has the resources and legal expertise to fight powerful insurance carriers and corporations that do everything they can to limit their liability.
Cerebral Palsy in Newborns
Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affects a child’s ability to control movement, balance, and posture. It results from damage to the developing brain, often caused by a lack of oxygen or trauma before, during, or shortly after birth. Many cerebral palsy cases are directly linked to medical negligence during labor and delivery, which can justify legal action.
Common medical mistakes and complications that can cause cerebral palsy include:
- Oxygen deprivation during a prolonged or complicated birth
- Failure to respond to fetal distress
- Delayed or improper C-section delivery
- Misuse of delivery tools such as forceps or vacuum extractors
- Untreated maternal or neonatal infections
- Failure to address severe jaundice or brain bleeding after birth
Even a brief interruption of oxygen flow or improper handling of birth complications can lead to lifelong consequences. When this happens due to a medical error, families have the right to seek accountability and compensation.
CP Signs & Symptoms Parents Should Watch For
Cerebral palsy is not always diagnosed immediately. Many signs begin to appear as a child grows and misses key developmental milestones. Early diagnosis can improve treatment outcomes, and in legal cases, it can help establish a clear connection between the injury and medical negligence.
Common symptoms of cerebral palsy include:
- Delayed development (rolling over, sitting, crawling, or walking)
- Muscle stiffness, weakness, or floppiness
- Poor balance or coordination
- Difficulty speaking, swallowing, or eating
- Favoring one side of the body
- Seizures or unusual reflexes
- Cognitive or learning delays
If you’ve noticed any of these symptoms, seek medical evaluation and request documentation of your child’s developmental history. Medical records and similar notes can be important in determining whether medical malpractice caused your child’s cerebral palsy.
A Few Of Our Big Wins
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$131M Car Accident
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$74.53M Birth Injury
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$45M Drunk Driver
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$31.7M Brain Injury
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$29.25M Brain Injury
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$21.65M Motorcycle Accident
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$17M Brain Injury
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$16.4M Medical Malpractice
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$14.6M Commercial Vehicle
Call Now to Speak with a Los Angeles Cerebral Palsy Lawyer
When medical negligence leads to cerebral palsy, families deserve answers, accountability, and justice. At Carpenter & Zuckerman, we have the experience, knowledge, and resources to take on major hospitals and insurers. Of course, we also have the compassion to guide you through every step of the process without adding any more stress. When you need to fight for the rights of your child, choose us to be your unwavering support.
Please call (888) 484-2033 now, so we can schedule your FREE case review.
At Carpenter & Zuckerman, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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My car was rear ended, aggravating a bulging disc. Carpenter & Zuckerman set up all my doctor appointments and paid for everything up front. They were able to get me a settlement for both my injury case and property damage case. I am very happy with the way they handled my case.- Ben A.
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- Larry T.
Carpenter & Zuckerman team was very helpful and informative. Especially Edward Cherkezian and Disha Bhagwat. This was my first time doing any of this and they helped me through step by step. Would recommend!
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My attorneys Pej and Mario were absolutely amazing. They made everything easy for me handling everything very well. They set me up perfectly to help get me the best results I could ask for. Truly appreciate all their hard work!!- Neena Z.
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- Jon C.
It was a pleasure working with C&Z. Edward was extremely helpful in making me feel confident in their ability. Would highly recommend.
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Vlad had my case that was going on for 2 years, resolved in less that 2 months! They are always on top & update you every step of the way- Luna U.
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- C.H.
Very professional. Had an amazing experience after our vehicle accident. Referral so many people because of the good experience. You're in good hands! I wouldn't go anywhere else.