Has your child suffered a birth injury due to medical negligence in Florida?

Birth Injury Attorneys

The birth of a child should be one of the happiest moments in your life. Unfortunately, medical mistakes during pregnancy, labor, or delivery can turn this joyous occasion into a devastating experience. Negligence by healthcare professionals can lead to long-term consequences for your baby, including cerebral palsy, brain damage, and other serious conditions. Mothers can also suffer significant harm due to errors during childbirth.

Birth Injuries and Medical Negligence

Medical professionals are entrusted with the health and safety of both mother and child during the birthing process. When they fail to provide the standard level of care, and negligence occurs before, during, or immediately after delivery, the results can be life-altering. Common causes of birth injuries include:

Failure to Monitor

Not properly monitoring the baby’s heart rate or oxygen levels.

Delayed C-Section

Failing to perform a necessary cesarean section in a timely manner.

Improper Use of Delivery Tools

Misuse of forceps or vacuum extractors causing physical trauma.

Medication Errors

Incorrect administration of drugs to the mother or infant.

Failure to Diagnose

Not identifying and addressing complications like infections or umbilical cord issues.

birth injuries resulting from medical malpractice

How We Can Help You

We have dedicated our careers to helping families in Florida who have been affected by medical malpractice, including birth injuries. With over thirty years of experience, we understand the complexities of these cases and are committed to fighting for the justice and compensation your family deserves.

Why Choose Us as Your Birth Injury Attorneys

Extensive Experience

Concentrating our practice in medical malpractice and birth injury cases in Florida.

Personalized Attention

Providing compassionate, one-on-one support throughout your case.

Proven Track
Record

Helping families secure significant settlements to cover medical expenses, ongoing care, and more.

No Upfront
Fees

You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Understanding Florida’s Statute of Limitations

In Florida, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases, including birth injuries, is generally two years from when the injury was discovered or should have been discovered, but no more than four years from the date of the malpractice. Exceptions may apply, especially in cases involving minors. Acting promptly is crucial to ensure your rights are protected.

Demanding Maximum Compensation for Your Family

Birth injuries can have lifelong impacts, leading to extensive medical treatments, therapy, and specialized care. You may be entitled to compensation for:

Medical Expenses

Covering past and future medical bills related to the birth injury.

Rehabilitation and Therapy

Costs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other necessary treatments.

Pain and Suffering

Compensation for the emotional and physical impact on your child and family.

Lost
Wages

If you or your spouse need to take time off work or reduce hours to care for your child.

Loss of Future Earnings

If your child’s ability to earn income in the future is affected.

Common Birth Injuries in Florida

Some of the most serious birth injuries include:

Cerebral Palsy

A group of disorders affecting movement and muscle tone, often resulting from oxygen deprivation.

Erb’s Palsy

Nerve damage causing weakness or paralysis in the arm.

Brain Damage

Resulting from lack of oxygen or physical trauma during delivery.

Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)

Brain dysfunction caused by reduced blood flow and oxygen.

Fractures and Broken Bones

Commonly caused by improper use of delivery instruments.

Facial Paralysis

Due to pressure on the baby’s face during birth.

We Believe

That the Key to Obtaining Excellent Results is to Prepare as if Every Case Will Reach a Courtroom and Jury. Proudly Serving the Entire State of Florida, Including:

Jacksonville

Miami

Tampa

Orlando

St. Petersburg

Hialeah

Naples

Port St. Lucie

Tallahassee

Cape Coral

Fort Lauderdale

Pembroke Pines

Hollywood

Fort Myers

Contact Us

Call or fill out the form to schedule an appointment. We are here to listen, answer your questions, and discuss how we can work together to pursue the compensation you deserve.

Address

7700 N Kendall Dr #708, Miami, Florida 33156

Phone

(305) 598-2221

info@floreslawmiami.com