Cerebral Palsy Lawyers For Nevada Families

For most Nevada families, bringing a new child into the world is one of life’s greatest joys. A birth injury can change everything. A diagnosis like cerebral palsy can quickly turn into questions about what went wrong and what the future will look like. 

At ABC Law Centers (American Baby and Child Law Centers), we focus exclusively on birth injury cases. Many of our clients’ cases involve cerebral palsy. For over 25 years, we’ve stood beside families nationwide, helping them understand their legal rights and secure the resources their children need to thrive.

Wherever you are in Nevada, our attorneys will travel to meet you and handle the core legal work ourselves. We combine our national experience with local personal care, guiding you through every step of the process.

• Exclusive Legal Focus: Our firm handles only birth injury cases, including cerebral palsy, HIE, and related brain injuries.
  
• Experience That Matters: For more than two decades, we’ve achieved numerous multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts that secure lifetime care for children with CP.
  
• Nationwide Representation: We work alongside Nevada local counsel while managing every legal and medical detail of your case.
  
• National Recognition: Our attorneys have been honored by Best Lawyers in America, Best Law Firms in America, Super Lawyers, and Leading Lawyers.
• Compassionate Support: We listen carefully, explain every step clearly, and never charge a fee unless we recover compensation for your family.

Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affects a child’s movement, coordination, and muscle tone. In many cases, it occurs because of oxygen deprivation, infection, or trauma during labor and delivery that could have been prevented through proper medical care.

Common examples of preventable negligence that can cause CP include:

• Failing to recognize or respond to fetal distress on monitoring strips
  
• Delaying an emergency C-section when the baby’s oxygen levels drop
  
• Improper use of forceps, vacuum extractors, Pitocin, or Cytotec
• Failing to treat maternal infection or umbilical cord complications
• Delayed or inadequate newborn resuscitation
• Failing to diagnose and treat neonatal hypoxia or HIE promptly

Nevada has specific timelines and requirements for filing a birth injury or medical malpractice lawsuit.

• Statute of Limitations: A medical malpractice lawsuit for injuries occurring after October 1, 2023, must be filed within 3 years of the date of the injury or 2 years from when the injury was discovered (or should have been discovered), whichever is earlier.
  
• Minors: For injuries occurring at birth, families typically have until the child’s 10th birthday to file. However, the sooner a case is reviewed, the better the evidence and records can be preserved.
  
• Affidavit of Merit Requirement: Nevada law requires a supporting affidavit from a qualified medical expert to be filed with the lawsuit. This document certifies that the expert believes medical negligence likely occurred.
  
• Caps on Noneconomic Damages: Nevada law limits pain and suffering damages in medical malpractice cases to $430,000 (as of 2024), but economic damages—such as lifelong medical care, therapy, and equipment—are not capped.
  

Legal procedures can be intimidating, but our attorneys handle every step—from securing expert affidavits to meeting all filing requirements—so you can focus on caring for your child.

Cerebral palsy birth injury lawsuits are among the most complex medical malpractice cases to prove. They require deep knowledge of obstetric procedures, fetal monitoring, and neonatal medicine. The team at ABC Law Centers brings a unique combination of compassion, medical understanding, and relentless advocacy.

We help Nevada families by:

• Providing an in-house medical staff to review, organize, and help prepare your CP case
• Working with leading experts including neonatologists, perinatologists, and life-care planners to identify what went wrong and what the lifelong impact will be
• Consulting economic experts to project the true lifetime costs of care
• Presenting your child’s story with empathy and precision in court or during negotiations
• Providing dedicated attention, support, and resources for every family we serve – no one is treated as a case number

Our firm was founded to help families like yours find answers and justice. Here’s what you can expect when you partner with us:

• Personalized Case Review: Every case begins with a detailed review of your child’s medical records by our attorneys and medical staff.
• Thorough Investigation: We identify the specific moments where care failed and connect those errors to your child’s resulting condition.
• Expert Testimony: We work with physicians, nurses, and forensic specialists to provide credible, compelling evidence.
• Clear Communication: You’ll receive updates and explanations every step of the way, with no legal jargon and no surprises.
• Compassionate Advocacy: We understand the emotional toll of raising a child with special needs, and we strive to make the legal process as smooth and supportive as possible.

When complications arise during or after birth, infants often need immediate treatment in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Nevada hospitals with advanced NICU programs include:

Level III & IV NICUs:

• Sunrise Children’s Hospital – Las Vegas (largest Level III NICU in the state)
• Renown Regional Medical Center – Reno (Level III NICU serving northern Nevada)
• University Medical Center (UMC) of Southern Nevada – Las Vegas (Level III NICU)
• St. Rose Dominican Hospital – Siena Campus – Henderson (Level III NICU)
• Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center – Carson City (Level II+ NICU providing specialized neonatal services)
  

If your baby was treated in one of these hospitals, our team can review medical charts, delivery records, and fetal monitoring reports to identify any deviations from the standard of care.

Navigating life after a CP diagnosis can be challenging, but Nevada offers several organizations dedicated to helping children and families:

• Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS): Provides assessments, therapy, and family support for children under three with developmental delays.
• Nevada Department of Health and Human Services – Developmental Services Division: Coordinates statewide disability services and family support programs.
• The Arc of Nevada: Advocacy and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• UCP of Nevada (United Cerebral Palsy): Offers programs and information to promote independence and inclusion for people with CP.
• Family TIES of Nevada: Connects parents of children with disabilities to resources, peer mentors, and advocacy programs.
• Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center (NDALC): Protection and advocacy organization ensuring legal rights for individuals with disabilities.

You’ve spent months or years fighting for your child’s care. Let us fight for your child’s future. 

The team at ABC Law Centers is ready to investigate what happened, explain your legal options, and pursue the compensation your family deserves.

Call (248) 593-5100 or contact us online to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation. You will never pay fees unless we recover compensation for you.

ABC Law Centers proudly helps families across Nevada, including:

Las Vegas ▪ Henderson ▪ Reno ▪ North Las Vegas ▪ Sparks ▪ Carson City ▪ Pahrump ▪ Elko ▪ Mesquite

Our attorneys will travel to meet you, collaborate with Nevada local counsel, and handle the core litigation so you can focus on what truly matters—your child’s well-being and future.