Birth Injury Lawyers in Florida

There are two types of birth injuries that you may be eligible to receive compensation for in Florida: injuries to a baby’s body or functioning and maternal birth injuries.

Injuries to Babies

These typically happen during a child’s trip through the birth canal, and include injuries such as:

• Broken bones: Clavicle and collarbone fractures are the most common types of broken bones that occur during labor and delivery.
• Spinal cord injuries: These injuries can be mild to severe, and are often caused by excessive pulling or twisting of the baby’s body during delivery.
• Brain damage or head trauma: There are several types of brain and head injuries that can happen during birth, including brain bleeding (intraventricular hemorrhage) and fluid buildup in the scalp (caput succedaneum).

Injuries to Mothers 

These can lead to long-term trauma for the birthing individual, and may include:

• Postpartum hemorrhage: Life-threatening bleeding that may occur after birth and must be addressed immediately to protect the life of the mother.
• Uterine ruptures: A serious condition that occurs when the uterine wall tears during pregnancy or labor.
• C-section errors: Injuries to the bladder or other organs, improper administration of anesthesia, and excessive bleeding are all potential c-section errors that can put the life of the baby and mother at risk.

In order to file a birth injury claim in Florida, you must be able to prove that the injury was the direct result of a medical professional’s negligence. Our Florida birth injury attorneys can evaluate your claim and give you a complete overview of your legal options, starting with a free consultation.

1. Prioritize Medical Care: Your health and your child’s health comes first. Prioritize medical attention immediately following birth injury of any kind to make sure those injuries are addressed and long-term complications are prevented.
2. Collect Medical Records, then Document Symptoms and Treatments: Collect all relevant medical records, including prenatal and delivery notes, postnatal care, and any communication between you and your healthcare providers. Please also keep a detailed log of your child’s symptoms, treatments, and medical progress. Include diagnoses, therapy sessions, medications, and any developmental changes.
3. Know the Statute of Limitations: Birth injury cases must be filed within the statute of limitations, often two to three years from the injury or its discovery–same for all medical malpractice or wrongful death claims. Do act as quickly as possible, though, as this can ensure your claim can proceed without risk of missing legal deadlines.

The damages in a birth injury case can be both monetary and non-monetary, and are meant to redress the wrongdoings of the at-fault party and provide financial restitution to victims.

Some types of compensation you may be entitled to in a Florida birth injury claim include:

• Lost wages
• Medical bills (current and future)
• Emotional distress
• Pain and suffering
• Disability accommodations
• Long-term care needs
• Wrongful death

Gordon & Partners Florida birth injury lawyers will fight to get you the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to. Contact us today for an estimate of what you may be owed.

When taking on the healthcare system, you need birth injury lawyers in Florida who understand the complexities of these types of cases and can fight tirelessly on behalf of your family.

Gordon & Partners Florida birth injury law firm has the skills, resources, and experience necessary to get you compensation after a birth injury caused by medical malpractice. Our services may include:

• Legal advice and an estimate of how much your case is worth
• Handling of all administrative tasks related to filing a birth injury claim
• Claim investigations, including medical record research, independent medical evaluations, and interviews with hospital staff present during delivery
• Insurance company negotiations and maximizing the amount of compensation you receive

There are no out-of-pocket fees when you hire our Florida birth trauma lawyers. Get peace of mind that your case is moving forward, and focus on what really matters during this difficult time: the health and safety of you and your family.