Cerebral palsy can be caused by environmental and genetic factors. However, in most cases, it is attributable to a birth injury — during pregnancy, birth or the neonatal period. Unfortunately, birth injuries that result in cerebral palsy are often linked to medical malpractice. In many cases, cerebral palsy is a preventable condition. This means that medical practitioners can avoid cerebral palsy by following the standards of care for a given pregnancy, labor, or birth. If they mismanage the above conditions, cerebral palsy is much more likely to result.