Fort Lauderdale Cerebral Palsy Lawyer
Parenthood is rewarding for many reasons, but pregnancy and birth still present dangers to parents and children alike, even for those who take every precaution possible. This process is especially fraught if negligent care from OB-GYNs, nurses, surgeons, or other medical professionals leaves your child with the condition known as cerebral palsy.
We trust medical professionals to deliver babies and provide care to the highest standards possible. When they fail to do so, it leaves your family in emotional and physical pain, with a lifetime of medical bills to pay.
The Fort Lauderdale cerebral palsy lawyers at Freidin Brown, P.A. have a mission: help parents fight back against the negligent medical care that harmed their children. Please call our firm now to get started with a free case evaluation. Our birth injury lawyers want to get you justice. Se habla español.
What Can a Fort Lauderdale Cerebral Palsy Lawyer Do for My Child’s Case?
Any personal injury case can be tricky to handle without legal guidance, but medical malpractice cases, especially those involving cerebral palsy and other birth injuries, are particularly complex.
Florida’s medical malpractice laws are not easy for non-legal professionals to navigate, and you could risk losing out on some or all compensation your child needs. As your legal team, we will:
- Determine the financial value of the case: Your family has been through a lot, and you and your child deserve a settlement or verdict that reflects all of your expenses and hardship and helps your child with their needs. We will make sure to account for tangible and intangible expenses alike, both now and in the future.
- Consult with experts: We have a vast network of resources we can use to support our claims of negligence. We work with nursing and medical professionals and other experts who can help prove that your provider does not meet the standards of care, and that your child will need various forms of medical care and accommodation throughout their life.
- Gather evidence and investigate your case: We know how much you have to deal with, so let us take on collecting evidence and investigating your case. Our team can take on these tasks so you can focus on what matters most: your child.
- Negotiate settlements: We may be able to negotiate a fair settlement amount without going to court, but this depends on the cooperation of the other party’s insurance and representatives. If the other party offers an amount that will satisfy your needs, we can resolve the case then. However, if they refuse to make any offers or if they make lowball offers, we will not hesitate to take your case to the courtroom.
- File your lawsuit and represent you at trial: Filing a lawsuit can be overwhelming, so we’ll take care of every step to make sure all paperwork is filed and steps are followed. If your lawsuit goes to court, we are well-prepared to litigate your case at trial. We’ve argued hundreds of cases in front of a jury, and we are not afraid to seek a verdict in court. Our extensive trial and medical malpractice experience allows us to adapt to the strategies of the opposing side while protecting you and your rights.
Call us to get started on your case now.
Our Lawyers Establish Liability for Your Child’s Birth Injury
In a medical malpractice case, we must show that the doctor (or other liable party) owed you and your child a duty of care and that they failed to live up to the standard of care expected in their field of work. This could mean that the doctor did not account for cerebral palsy risk factors in the mother or child when treating the patients and assisting with birth.
Our lawyers must also show that these actions directly contributed to your child’s development of cerebral palsy and that your family is now facing expenses and losses associated with this negligence. Cerebral palsy is not always caused by medical negligence, so it can be hard to prove that without the help of a law firm and its resources. Let our personal injury lawyers manage this and other tasks on your behalf.
Questions You May Have About Your Fort Lauderdale Cerebral Palsy Case
What types of compensation can we pursue in a cerebral palsy case?
As you well know, there are a lot of expenses with having a baby, but now there are even more pressing bills and expenses, not to mention the emotional distress and pain your family is dealing with. When we seek compensation, we can pursue:
- Past and future medical bills and expenses
- Assistive devices and physical therapy and rehabilitation for your child
- Modifications and adaptive equipment for your home to accommodate for your child’s needs
- Lost income, if one or more parents have lost income to help care for their child
- Emotional damages, like pain and suffering
This is not a complete list of damages we could pursue, as compensation depends on the specifics of your case.
Are there time limits for filing a cerebral palsy lawsuit in Florida?
In Florida, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases is approximately two years, per Florida Statutes § 95.11 (4)(c). This two-year window generally begins on the date of the incident or the date you discovered the harm.
However, keep in mind that these deadlines can vary based on the facts of your case, and it’s best to set up a consultation with our lawyers to determine how much time you have to file your lawsuit.
How much does it cost to hire a cerebral palsy lawyer in Fort Lauderdale?
Freidin Brown, P.A. offers a contingency fee structure to our injury clients. This means that you do not pay us anything up front, and we only get paid if the case is successful, as our earnings come from the settlement or verdict. We believe in affordable legal representation, so please don’t hesitate to call.
Let Us Help Your With Your Cerebral Palsy Case in Fort Lauderdale Today
Please do not delay—call our office today for help with a cerebral palsy birth injury case. We do not want you to miss your opportunity to seek compensation from the negligent professionals who harmed your child. Call our cerebral palsy lawyers today for help with your Fort Lauderdale malpractice case.
