Cerebral palsy is one of the most devastating birth injuries a family can face. When medical negligence causes it — oxygen deprivation, delayed delivery, or improper use of instruments — you’re dealing with lifelong emotional and financial consequences.

If you’re pursuing a malpractice claim for your child’s cerebral palsy, pre-settlement funding helps you manage expenses while your attorney builds your case. Baker Street Funding provides non-recourse cash advances that give your family breathing room without adding financial risk.

Here’s what that means: You only pay it back if you win or settle your case. No monthly payments. No upfront costs.

Understanding Cerebral Palsy Lawsuits

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder affecting muscle coordination and movement. It’s often caused by oxygen deprivation or trauma during childbirth — preventable with proper medical intervention.

Common causes of cerebral palsy linked to negligence include:

Failure to monitor fetal distress or react to abnormal heart rate patterns.
Delayed C-section despite signs of oxygen loss.
Improper use of vacuum or forceps during delivery.
Untreated maternal infections or mismanaged jaundice leading to brain damage (kernicterus).

When these mistakes cause lifelong injury, you can file a medical malpractice lawsuit against the hospital, OB-GYN, or delivery staff.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cerebral palsy affects roughly 1 in 345 children in the United States — and many cases stem from birth complications that could have been prevented.

The Financial Strain on Your Family

Raising a child with cerebral palsy is a journey filled with love, resilience, and heartbreaking financial struggles. From medical equipment to surgeries, and special education, the lifetime costs can reach millions. These expenses don’t wait, and neither do the daily needs of your child.

Insurance companies, unfortunately, know that financial pressure is their best weapon. They drag out cerebral palsy lawsuits for years, hoping you will get desperate enough to accept a lowball offer just to pay this month’s bills.

For instance, they may argue that the condition was caused by factors like complications during pregnancy, genetic predispositions, or the actions of other medical professionals, such as prenatal specialists or pediatricians. Other tactics often include repeated requests for documentation or low settlement offers, all while your bills continue to grow.

Pre-settlement funding provides a lifeline. It gives you access to a portion of your expected settlement now, so you can stay ahead of the financial strain, focus on what truly matters—your child’s care and well-being — while your attorney fights for the justice your family deserves.

What is Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Funding?

The most important thing to understand is that pre-settlement funding is not a traditional loan. In the legal finance industry, we call this non-recourse funding.

Here is the difference:

With a bank loan: You borrow money based on your credit score and income. You must make monthly payments starting immediately, regardless of what happens in your life. If you can’t pay, the bank can come after your assets.
With lawsuit funding: We purchase a small portion of your future settlement. We don’t look at your credit score or your employment history. Repayment comes directly from the settlement proceeds at the end of the case.

Crucially, if you lose your case, you owe us nothing. We take the risk alongside you. If there is no recovery, you keep the money we advanced, and the debt is waived.

Eligibility for Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Funding

Due to medical-malpractice regulations, Baker Street Funding provides cerebral palsy lawsuit funding in specific situations:

Loss-of-consortium claims filed by a parent (compensating emotional loss or impact).
Wrongful-death claims, when the child tragically passes due to negligence.

Other requirements include:

Representation by an attorney working on contingency.
Attorney cooperation with document requests.
A filed or imminent lawsuit showing clear evidence of negligence.
Defendant’s malpractice insurance or recoverable assets.
Residence in a fundable state and applicant age 18+.

This policy ensures we maintain ethical standards while helping families with critical financial needs.

How the Process Works: A Step-by-Step Guide

We know your time is limited, so we keep the process simple and transparent. Since your attorney handles the paperwork, you don’t need to worry about digging up old tax returns or pay stubs.

1. You Apply

You fill out a short application or call us at (888) 711-3599. We just need your contact information and your attorney’s details. It takes a few minutes.

2. We Talk to Your Attorney

We contact your law firm to discuss the details of your cerebral palsy claim. We review the strength of the case, including medical records that show the cause of the injury (liability) and the long-term care plan (damages). We cannot proceed without your attorney’s cooperation, as they provide the necessary legal documents.

3. We Evaluate the Case

Our team reviews the facts:

Is there clear liability (fault) on the part of the medical providers?
Is there sufficient insurance coverage available?
What is the estimated value of the claim based on lifetime care needs?

Once we have the documents, we typically complete this review within 24 to 48 hours.

4. You Receive Funds

If approved, we send you a contract to sign. Once that’s returned, we wire the funds directly to your bank account. You can use this money immediately.

5. Repayment Happens at the End

You make no monthly payments. When your case eventually settles or wins a verdict, your attorney pays us back from the settlement check before sending the rest to you.

No credit checks. No monthly payments. No repayment if your case doesn’t succeed.

A Deeper Dive Into How Our Underwriters Evaluate Your Cerebral Palsy Case

At Baker Street Funding, we review every cerebral palsy case with precision and care. Our process requires your attorney’s cooperation for fair consideration based on solid legal and medical evidence.

Key Medical and Legal Evidence

Delivery Records: Labor notes, fetal monitoring data, and delivery timelines showing whether doctors failed to act during distress or delayed a necessary cesarean section.
Medical Expert Reports: Independent reviews from obstetric, neonatal, or neurological specialists confirming that negligence caused oxygen loss or trauma.
Neurological Imaging: MRI or CT scans showing brain injury patterns consistent with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).
Developmental and Functional Reports: Pediatric assessments and therapy progress reports documenting your child’s long-term prognosis.
Economic Impact Evidence: Projected lifetime care costs.

Legal and Financial Evaluation

Liability: Clear proof that medical professionals deviated from standard care.
Damages: Extent of injury and lifetime costs for treatment, therapies, and adaptive care.
Claim Type: Parental loss-of-consortium or wrongful-death status verified through your attorney.
Insurance Coverage: Confirmation of malpractice policy limits or recoverable assets.

Once your attorney provides documentation, we complete reviews within 24–48 hours and move forward quickly. Your family won’t be left waiting.

How Your Lawsuit Advance Can Support Your Child’s Care

There are no restrictions on how you spend the money. However, most families use cerebral palsy lawsuit funding to cover the essential costs that insurance denies or delays.

Specialized Medical Equipment: Purchase wheelchairs, standing frames, or communication devices that improve your child’s quality of life today.
Therapies or Respite Case: Pay for extra physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions that insurance caps or won’t cover, or cover in-home nursing support.
Home Modifications: Install ramps, widen doorways, or equip bathrooms for accessibility.
Daily Living Expenses: Keep the lights on and the fridge full. Many parents have to reduce their work hours to care for their child; this funding replaces that lost income so you can pay rent or the mortgage.

Why Families Choose Baker Street Funding

Legal funding gives you holding power. By covering your immediate needs, you regain financial stability. This allows your attorney to fight for the maximum compensation your child deserves, rather than settling early for less than the case is worth.

Non-recourse protection: You owe nothing if your case doesn’t win.
Low, capped rates: Transparent terms with no hidden fees.
Personalized support: A dedicated funding specialist for your case.
Attorney partnership: We work directly with your lawyer, protecting confidentiality.
Ethical funding practices: Compliance, transparency, and respect in every interaction.

Get The Support You Need

When you are managing the round-the-clock care a child with cerebral palsy needs, you don’t have time to become a financial expert. You just know the bills are piling up while the lawsuit drags on.

Cerebral palsy lawsuit funding—often called pre-settlement funding—is designed to help you cover immediate costs without waiting years for your case to resolve.

If you are feeling the strain of a pending lawsuit, apply today for cerebral palsy pre-settlement funding with Baker Street Funding. We’re here to help your family stay financially secure while your attorney seeks justice for your child.

FAQs About Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Funding

Can I get pre-settlement funding if my child has cerebral palsy caused by medical negligence?

Yes — if your lawsuit involves clear medical negligence and includes a parental loss-of-consortium or wrongful-death claim. These are the qualifying circumstances under medical-malpractice funding guidelines.

How does Baker Street Funding evaluate cerebral palsy cases?

We assess both medical and legal documentation. That includes delivery records, expert reports, and neurological imaging that confirm oxygen deprivation or trauma caused by negligence like surgical error. We work closely with your attorney to ensure transparency and compliance.

Can I use pre-settlement funds for my child’s therapy or medical equipment?

Yes. Families use funds to cover therapy, adaptive technology, mobility aids, or in-home care — expenses that can’t wait for a settlement. The advance gives you flexibility to support your child’s daily and long-term needs.

Why do families choose Baker Street Funding?

We combine understanding with ethics. We provide low, capped-rate, non-recourse funding — you owe nothing if your case doesn’t win. Each family works directly with a funding expert who understands the complexity of birth-injury claims.