Miami Cerebral Palsy Attorney

If your child has been injured at the hands of a negligent medical professional, the medical malpractice lawyers at Freidin Brown, P.A. are here to provide you with the strong legal representation you need when you’re standing up to medical facilities and their powerful insurance companies. Call Freidin Brown, P.A. today for a free consultation to see how a Miami cerebral palsy lawyer can assist you.

If your child is showing symptoms of or has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, you may be wondering whether a mistake during delivery was the cause. At Freidin Brown, P.A., our Miami medical malpractice attorneys have 100 years of collective experience investigating negligence and medical malpractice cases.

We can determine when the brain injury that caused your child’s cerebral palsy occurred and help stop a healthcare professional from making the same mistake twice. Call Freidin Brown, P.A. today for a free consultation to see how a Miami cerebral palsy lawyer can assist you.

What is Cerebral Palsy?

There is currently no cure for cerebral palsy (CP). It is a disorder, not a disease, that affects the parts of the brain that control muscle movement and coordination. Most individuals who have cerebral palsy were born with it, whether due to a brain injury that occurred while still in the womb or to a birth injury that occurred due to a labor or delivery complication.

Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy

Your child may show signs of cerebral palsy right away, or symptoms may take up to two or three years to develop. Indicators that your child suffered a brain injury during birth that may have caused cerebral palsy include:

• Seizures – Does your child suffer frightening seizures that could be a symptom of CP?
• First breaths – Did your child breathe (scream) after delivery or was his or her first breath delayed?
• Body alignment – Does the positioning of your newborn’s head appear slightly off?
• Visible weakness – Does your child appear to lack muscle tone or coordination?
• Tight limbs – Are your child’s hands, arms, or legs rigid?
• Developmental milestones – Has your child missed major milestones, such as attempting to sit or crawl within the first year?

An MRI or CT scan is usually necessary to determine the extent of any damage to the brain and to guide a treatment or rehabilitation plan. Children with cerebral palsy often need accommodations and medical attention for the rest of their lives. For example, these children can require mobility assistance equipment, physical therapy, and speech therapy.

With the medical and educational resources available today, a child with cerebral palsy can live a full, fruitful life. The Miami cerebral palsy legal team at Freidin Brown, P.A. will seek lifetime benefits for your child if their cerebral palsy was caused by negligence or a mistake during prenatal care or delivery.

What Damages Can Our Miami Cerebral Palsy Lawyers Can Win in Your Case

Cerebral palsy can cause profound economic and non-economic harm for both the child and their caregivers, especially in a high-cost region like Miami, Florida. If your child developed cerebral palsy due to medical negligence, your family may be entitled to a wide range of compensation, including:

Pain and suffering

Children living with cerebral palsy often experience physical discomfort, muscle spasticity, and limited mobility. These daily challenges can lead to frustration, isolation, and emotional distress. Parents and caregivers may also suffer mental and emotional anguish—such as depression, anxiety, and psychological burnout—particularly as they adjust to the long-term reality of raising a child with special needs in a fast-paced, high-stress area like Miami.

Medical expenses

Miami is home to several top-tier children’s hospitals and specialized medical providers, but these services are often expensive. Your child may need frequent pediatric neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, or other specialists visits. You could also face substantial out-of-pocket costs for medications, diagnostic testing, adaptive equipment (such as wheelchairs or walkers), and home modifications. Our Miami cerebral palsy attorneys will factor in both current and projected future medical expenses when pursuing compensation.

Caregiving and attendant care costs

If you’ve had to reduce your work hours, leave your job, or hire in-home help to care for your child, these costs are legally compensable. Miami families often rely on professional caregivers due to demanding work schedules and the high cost of living. When building your claim, we will calculate the full impact of lost wages, diminished earning capacity, and paid caregiver services.

Rehabilitation and therapy expenses

Children with cerebral palsy often benefit from ongoing therapies—including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology—to improve mobility, communication, and daily functioning. Many of Miami’s pediatric therapy centers offer innovative, effective treatments, but these sessions can quickly become financially overwhelming without insurance coverage. Our Miami cerebral palsy lawyers will demand full reimbursement for out-of-pocket or future rehabilitation costs.

Educational accommodations and special education services

Children with cerebral palsy may require individualized education plans (IEPs), assistive technology, or private schooling if public schools can’t adequately meet their needs. Miami-Dade County offers some support for students with disabilities, but gaps often remain. We will consider the financial burden of these educational accommodations when calculating damages.

Transportation and accessibility-related expenses

Miami’s public transportation infrastructure may not be sufficient for children with mobility impairments. Your family may need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, specialized car seats, or costly home modifications like ramps and stair lifts. These are not luxuries—they’re necessities, and you deserve compensation.

Loss of enjoyment of life and future quality of life damages

Cerebral palsy can limit a child’s ability to participate in typical childhood activities, form friendships, and enjoy an independent adult life. Our law firm in Miami will pursue damages that reflect the child’s loss of life opportunities, as well as the emotional and psychological toll on your family.

We take a comprehensive approach to evaluating damages. Our Miami cerebral palsy attorneys will consider how the CP has affected you and your child on a financial, medical, emotional, and psychological level.

How the Freidin Brown, P.A. Team Will Fight for Your Financial Recovery

Our firm will lead every step of your case, including:

• Securing evidence of medical providers’ negligence
• Documenting the economic and non-economic harm caused by your child’s CP
• Calculating a settlement target
• Negotiating a settlement on your behalf
• Taking your case to trial if a settlement isn’t reached

We will advise and update you throughout your case, ensuring that you’re always aware of its status.

We Will Work to Determine the Cause of Your Child’s CP

Mayo Clinic explains that cerebral palsy can result from a range of medical hazards, including:

• Oxygen deprivation
• Bacterial meningitis
• Stroke
• Brain bleeds
• Complications involving the umbilical cord
• Inadequate screening during the prenatal stage of care
• Other complications that may have been preventable with proactive medical care

Our cerebral palsy lawyers in Miami will work with top medical experts from around the country to identify any negligent care that may have contributed to your child’s condition.

We Build a Strong, Evidence-Based Case for Compensation

Once we’ve identified the cause of your child’s cerebral palsy, we begin assembling a compelling case that outlines exactly how medical negligence occurred and how it has affected your family. This includes:

• Medical expert testimony
• Lifecare plans estimating future care costs
• Financial reports detailing lost income and caregiving expenses
• Emotional and psychological impact statements

We tailor every aspect of the case to your child’s specific needs and the long-term challenges they face.

We Negotiate Aggressively With Hospitals and Insurers

Hospitals and malpractice insurers often try to downplay the severity of your child’s condition or deny responsibility entirely. We don’t let that happen. Our cerebral palsy attorneys in Miami are known for tough, strategic negotiation tactics that push for maximum compensation without unnecessary delays. If a fair settlement offer is made, we’ll review it with you and offer honest guidance on whether to accept or continue fighting.

We Prepare for Trial—And Aren’t Afraid to Go There

While many cases settle out of court, we prepare every cerebral palsy case as if it will go to trial. Our attorneys are experienced litigators with a strong presence in Miami-Dade County courtrooms. If the other side doesn’t agree to a fair settlement, our Miami cerebral palsy lawyers will take your case to trial and present a powerful, well-documented argument to a jury.

We Advocate for Your Family’s Future

This case isn’t just about financial recovery—it’s about justice, dignity, and a better quality of life for your child. We will fight for the compensation you need to afford medical care, therapy, special education, and a secure future. Our law firm’s goal is to help you move forward with confidence, knowing that your child’s needs will be met for years to come.

Why Choose Freidin Brown, P.A. for Your Cerebral Palsy Case in Miami

It is agonizing for parents to see their child’s quality of life suffer because of cerebral palsy, especially when a professional’s negligence is the cause. Our firm takes it personally when medical professionals fail their patients (including the unborn or newly born), and we will fight for justice on your and your child’s behalf. Our clients choose us because:

Our Main Office Is in Miami

Our clients in Miami know they will receive hands-on, in-person service from our team. We have an office on Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami, allowing us to travel to clients, medical offices, courts, and other locations that will be part of your case.

We Have Fought for Birth Injury Victims Since 1976

Our firm has sought justice for birth injuries for more than 45 years. Having such an experienced legal team on your side will:

• Ensure that your attorney is prepared for the complex challenges that arise during birth injury cases
• Ensure your case has all the resources it requires, including assistance from medical professionals and other experts
• Provide peace of mind that your case is in the hands of a proven, stress-tested legal team

Experience is especially valuable in cerebral palsy cases, as we are familiar with the complicated medical concepts and terminology that come with this type of case.

Medical Malpractice Is a High-Priority Practice Area for Our Team

Medical malpractice has long been a high priority for the Freidin Brown, P.A. team. These cases are not for the average lawyer, as they often involve complex medical issues, require significant resources to support the case, and involve nuanced areas of the law that can be treacherous for a lawyer who is unfamiliar with medical malpractice. We will partner you with a lawyer whose focus is primarily medical malpractice and who has experience representing clients whose children have cerebral palsy.

We Will Take Your Case to Trial When Needed

We are trial attorneys. When insurers and other liable parties extend lowball settlement offers and exhibit other bad-faith approaches, we don’t hesitate to take your case to court. And defendants know this from our reputation.

We Have a Record of Success and Satisfaction

Former clients routinely provide feedback for our team, showing how hard we fight for victims of negligence:

• “My experience was exceptional, along with my family also. We had interviewed various attorneys before coming to see Freidin Brown, and the majority of attorneys did not want to accept my case, because it was a very difficult case. Phil and Jonathan stepped up to the challenge, and were exceptional throughout the entire process, and really accepted us as family members into their law firm.”
• “Freidin Brown gave us hope after many law firms refused to take our case. They were compassionate. They communicated with us throughout the entire process. They were thorough, and because of that, I do believe we had a very successful case.”

We take pride in helping families affected by birth injuries, and that pride shines through in our compassionate, professional legal approach.

Our Case Results Prove Our Value to Clients

A medical malpractice lawsuit is a high-stakes, potentially life-changing undertaking. It’s important that our firm has obtained many case results for clients in need, including recoveries of:

We make sure that our clients feel heard, respected, and fought for. Your attorney will issue frequent case updates, and we encourage you to contact us with questions or concerns or when you simply need someone to hear you out.

Contact our Cerebral Palsy Lawyers for Experienced Legal Representation

To provide the best life possible for your child, you may need considerable financial assistance. Our team of Miami cerebral palsy lawyers can help you obtain the compensation you need from the doctor, nurse, or hospital responsible for a brain injury that resulted in cerebral palsy.

Contact us at Freidin Brown, P.A. for a free case evaluation and to discuss your child’s specific needs. Our contingency fee policy means you don’t pay until we win your case.

Frequently Asked Questions About Miami Cerebral Palsy Attorneys

We hear several common questions from our clients, which include: