Cerebral Palsy Lawyers Helping Colorado Families

Bringing a new baby into the world can be one of the happiest moments in a parent’s life. For most families in Colorado, it is. But when complications during labor or delivery occur, the moment can take an abrupt turn. If these complications result in a cerebral palsy (CP) diagnosis, the future can look especially uncertain. 

At ABC Law Centers (American Baby and Child Law Centers), we focus exclusively on birth injury law, including cases where preventable medical mistakes lead to cerebral palsy. For more than 25 years, we’ve helped families in your situation pursue justice and the financial support they need to care for their children’s lifelong needs.

Our attorneys are proud to serve families in Colorado, ensuring they receive both compassionate attention and experienced legal representation for their cerebral palsy case.

• Exclusive Focus: Our firm handles only birth injury cases. Every resource and strategy we use is dedicated to helping children with conditions like cerebral palsy.
  
• National Experience, Local Collaboration: We manage every aspect of the case while partnering with trusted local Colorado attorneys for court filings and compliance.
  
• Results That Matter: Our attorneys have obtained multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements that fund medical care, therapies, and assistive technology.
  
• Recognized Leadership: Founding attorney Jesse Reiter has been honored by Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers for his work on behalf of injured children.
  
• Compassionate Guidance: We understand the emotional and practical challenges families face after a birth injury—and we walk with you every step of the way.

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect movement, posture, and muscle coordination. In many cases, it stems from oxygen deprivation, infection, or trauma during birth—circumstances that may have been preventable with proper medical care.

Doctors and other hospital staff are responsible for monitoring the baby’s oxygen levels and responding quickly to warning signs. When those steps are delayed or missed, permanent brain injury can occur.

Many factors can cause cerebral palsy during delivery. Examples of preventable negligence leading to CP include:

• Failing to detect or act on fetal distress
  
• Delaying a necessary emergency C-section
  
• Mismanaging umbilical cord problems, such as prolapse or compression
  
• Improper use of Pitocin or Cytotec during labor
  
• Not treating maternal infections
  
• Delays in newborn resuscitation or ventilation
  

Every state has laws in place that set deadlines for filing lawsuits. If you miss this deadline, your case will likely be dismissed, regardless of how strong it is. Here are Colorado’s filing rules that apply to birth injury cases:

• Statute of Limitations: Medical malpractice lawsuits in Colorado must generally be filed within 2 years of the injury or discovery of negligence.
  
• Statute of Repose: Regardless of discovery, no case may be filed more than 3 years after the malpractice, except for specific exceptions (fraud, concealment, or foreign objects).
  
• Minor Tolling Provision: For injuries to children under 6, families have until the child’s 8th birthday to file suit.
  
• Certificate of Review: Colorado requires plaintiffs to file a Certificate of Review within 60 days of filing a lawsuit, confirming that a qualified medical expert has reviewed the case and believes malpractice may have occurred.
  

ABC Law Centers works with Colorado local counsel to ensure every procedural requirement—such as the Certificate of Review and filing deadlines—is handled correctly. This allows parents to focus on caring for their child while our attorneys handle the legal complexities.

Cerebral palsy birth injury cases often involve thousands of pages of medical records, fetal monitoring strips, and expert testimony. Success depends on working with attorneys who understand both the medical science and legal strategies behind these complex cases.

When you work with ABC Law Centers, you receive:

• In-depth Medical Knowledge: We have an in-house medical staff, and we collaborate with neonatologists, obstetric experts, and life-care planners.
  
• Experience With Complex Litigation: Our attorneys know how to prove negligence, calculate lifetime care costs, and negotiate high-value settlements.
• Empathy for Every Family: We listen carefully, communicate clearly, and never rush families into decisions.
• Clear Communication: We explain your options and potential outcomes in simple, understandable language.
• Compassionate Support: We understand the stress of raising a child with special needs and strive to make the legal process less burdensome.

Many children diagnosed with cerebral palsy required intensive neonatal care at birth. Colorado is home to several excellent Level III and Level IV NICUs that provide specialized support for high-risk infants.

Level IV NICUs:

• Children’s Hospital Colorado – Aurora (Anschutz Medical Campus)
  
• UCHealth Memorial Hospital – Colorado Springs
  
• Denver Health Medical Center – Denver
  

Selected Level III NICUs:

• Saint Joseph Hospital – Denver
  
• Swedish Medical Center – Englewood
  
• St. Mary’s Medical Center – Grand Junction
  
• UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital – Fort Collins
  
• Parkview Medical Center – Pueblo
  

If your child spent time in a Colorado NICU, our team can review the hospital’s care records to determine whether proper monitoring and interventions were performed.

Families raising a child with CP in Colorado have access to a variety of programs and support organizations. These groups can assist with therapy funding, educational advocacy, and community connections:

• Colorado Early Intervention Program – Provides services for children under three with developmental delays.
  
• Rocky Mountain Human Services – Children’s Services – Offers developmental and family support programs.
  
• The Arc of Colorado – Advocacy and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  
• Developmental Pathways (Denver Metro) – Case management and funding for therapies and equipment.
  
• United Cerebral Palsy of Colorado (UCP Colorado) – Promotes independence and inclusion for people with CP and related disabilities.
• Cerebral Palsy of Colorado, Inc. – Their goal is to create, support, and encourage inclusive opportunities for Coloradoans of all abilities and their families.
  
• Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) – Helps individuals with disabilities prepare for and obtain employment.
• Family Voices Colorado – Support for families, including children with special healthcare needs, to navigate healthcare and education systems.

We know that taking legal action can feel daunting, especially when your child has significant additional needs. At ABC Law Centers, our goal is to make the process as clear and straightforward as possible. We’re proud to help parents across the country secure justice and lifetime care for their children after preventable birth injuries. 

Call (248) 593-5100 or contact us online to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation today. We can answer all your questions and help you make the best decisions possible for your family. Remember, you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

ABC Law Centers proudly assists families throughout the state, including:

Denver ▪ Colorado Springs ▪ Aurora ▪ Fort Collins ▪ Lakewood ▪ Thornton ▪ Arvada ▪ Pueblo ▪ Centennial ▪ Greeley ▪ Boulder ▪ Grand Junction

Our attorneys travel to meet families wherever they live, collaborating with local counsel to provide comprehensive representation while handling the core legal work ourselves.

We understand that pursuing a lawsuit is about ensuring your child’s future care, therapy, and independence. Call today for your free case review.