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You Were Told “Everything Looks Perfect”
You remember the joy of the anatomy scan when they told you “it’s a boy,” but you never heard the word “blockage.” You trusted your prenatal team to spot dangers, yet you are now sitting in a nephrology wing watching your son fight for his kidney function. You wonder if the low amniotic fluid or the “large bladder” mentioned in passing were actually warning signs they ignored. It is not your fault. You deserve to know if a closer look could have saved his kidneys.
We Believe In Accountability For The Unborn
We believe a radiologist’s rush should never cost a child their health. While Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV) is a congenital condition, some of the worst kidney damage may be reduced or delayed with timely diagnosis and intervention. We reject the “it was just a birth defect” excuse when prenatal ultrasounds showed clear red flags that required action. For over 30 years, Miami birth injury lawyer Jorge L. Flores has fought to expose when medical professionals miss the signs that matter most.
The “Keyhole Sign” They Missed
PUV occurs when a flap of tissue blocks a baby boy’s urethra, causing urine to back up and seriously damage developing kidneys. Competent prenatal screening can sometimes detect this through findings like the “keyhole sign”—a distended bladder—or unexplained low amniotic fluid. When doctors miss these indicators, they may deny your son the chance for in-utero intervention or immediate postnatal care that preserves organ function. We analyze the ultrasound images to see if the evidence of danger was staring them in the face.
A Future Defined By Care, Not Dialysis Costs
Imagine having the resources to cover the best pediatric nephrologists, dialysis, or even transplant costs without financial terror. You secure the funds for lifelong medical management, adaptive support, and the specialized care your son needs to grow. You stop blaming yourself for a “sick baby” and start building a life of stability, knowing you fought for his quality of life. No lawyer can promise a specific outcome, but we can promise a careful investigation and honest guidance. This is the restoration of hope we fight for.
It Was A Missed Diagnosis, Not Just “Fate”
You may feel that because PUV is genetic, the outcome was inevitable or fatalismo. Many parents we serve felt that same hesitation, thinking nothing could have changed the diagnosis. They often learn, after our experts review the prenatal images, that early detection and intervention might have mitigated the extent of the renal damage. As Florida birth injury lawyers, we help you distinguish between the condition itself and the preventable harm caused by silence.
Truth Without The Financial Risk
We prioritize families who need honest answers about their prenatal care, not just those looking for a lawsuit. We do not charge hourly fees or costs unless we recover the funds your son needs. Start with a Truth First Evaluation to have an expert review your prenatal ultrasounds and explain what really happened. Stop guessing and get the clarity your child deserves.
FAQ – Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV) & Missed Diagnosis
What is Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV)? PUV is a condition found in boys where extra flaps of tissue block the urethra, preventing urine from leaving the body. This backup causes the bladder to swell and pressure to build in the kidneys, potentially leading to severe damage or failure before birth.
Can you sue for a birth defect like PUV? You cannot sue for the defect itself, as it is a congenital occurrence. However, you may have a claim for medical malpractice if doctors failed to diagnose the condition on prenatal ultrasounds when signs were present. A timely diagnosis allows for interventions that can minimize or prevent permanent kidney damage.
What evidence do you look for in a PUV case? We look at prenatal ultrasound images for the “keyhole sign” (a distended bladder and urethra) and records of amniotic fluid levels (oligohydramnios). We investigate whether your medical team saw these warning signs and failed to act or refer you to a specialist for treatment.
How long do I have to file a claim for my son in Florida? Generally, Florida law gives you two years from the time you knew or should have known of the malpractice to file a claim, with a statute of repose of four years. However, for young children, the law is more complex; claims filed on or before a child’s 8th birthday may still be allowed even if more than four years have passed. Deadlines are strict and fact-specific, so it is critical to speak with an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. This is general information, not legal advice.
Who created this content: This page was written by Jorge L. Flores, P.A., Florida Bar Member 53244, and was reviewed by our legal team for accuracy and compliance with current Florida law. AV Preeminent® rating since 2015.
How this page was prepared: The content was developed based on 30+ years of medical malpractice case experience in Miami-Dade County, a review of current Florida statutes, and adherence to Florida Bar advertising guidelines. Medical standards referenced were verified with board certified physicians.
Why this page exists: To provide Kendall residents with accurate, accessible information about their legal rights after medical negligence, and to explain the malpractice claims process in clear, understandable terms.
Last reviewed: 12 / 3 / 2025
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