Miami Newborn Broken Bones Lawyer
When your child suffers an injury during or shortly after birth, it can turn one of the best days of your life into one of the most traumatic. Even when birth injuries heal fully, the emotional distress and memories of the trauma remain. When a birth injury occurs because of medical malpractice—a doctor or care provider’s negligence—you have rights.
A Miami birth injury lawyer from Freidin Brown, P.A. can help you build a case against the at-fault doctor, the hospital or facility, or another liable party. We know what it takes to build a compelling case and recover maximum compensation. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.
How Can a Miami Newborn Broken Bones Lawyer Help My Family Get Justice?
When your newborn suffers a preventable fracture during birth, your child endures physical pain while you and your family face additional financial strain and emotional distress. Florida law gives you the right to seek action against those responsible. Depending on the circumstances of your case, this could include a medical malpractice case against the doctor who delivered your baby, the medical facility, or another party.
The damages our Miami medical malpractice lawyer will pursue for your family depend on the unique details of what happened. Most children who suffer broken bones during delivery heal fully and go on to lead full, normal lives. However, some ensure lasting disabilities and may require ongoing monitoring or future therapies.
Some of the recoverable damages in a birth injury broken bones case include:
- Additional medical bills for treatment of the broken bone
- Future care costs related to the injury
- Parent’s income losses due to time missed working
- Child’s future lost income if there are lasting disabilities
- Related expenses, such as traveling to see a specialist in another area
- Physical pain and suffering endured by the child
- Emotional distress and mental trauma suffered by the parents
When it comes to securing compensation and getting justice in a Miami medical malpractice birth injury case, you want to choose the right lawyer. These cases are complex, and Florida law makes them difficult for families to win. Our team has the experience and resources to successfully navigate these cases and fight for justice for your family.
Trust Your Case to Our Miami Broken Bones Birth Injury Lawyers
Freidin Brown, P.A. has secured over $100 million in payouts for injured babies and their parents. We have the time, resources, and knowledge necessary to develop your case, pursue compensation, and fight for the maximum compensation. Firm founder Philip Freidin oversees every case we handle, ensuring you get the legal guidance and support your family deserves.
We have been helping clients get justice for nearly 50 years and have won over $500 million dollars on behalf of injured parties. Our experience includes more than 300 jury trials involving injuries or medical malpractice.
We work based on contingency, and we never ask for upfront retainers. Fees and costs are reimbursed from the money we recover for you in the case, and you only pay us if we successfully obtain a judgment or settlement on your behalf.
Our Miami Newborn Broken Bones Lawyers Understand How to Build a Birth Injury Case
Sometimes, a newborn may suffer an accidental fracture during birth. Newborns have softer bones than older children and are more likely to suffer a break. However, many of these fractures occur because of preventable issues during delivery. This type of incident could support a medical malpractice birth injury case.
According to Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, the most common broken bone during delivery is the clavicle (collarbone). This is due to several risk factors, including:
- Large babies, usually those nearing 9+ pounds
- Shoulder dystocia, when the baby’s shoulder gets stuck
- A breech delivery or another abnormal birthing presentation
- Cephalopelvic disproportion, which is when the mother’s pelvis will not allow for a vaginal birth
Babies with a fractured clavicle often heal completely but could have nerve damage in the neck or arm on the side of the break.
Other broken bones can occur for many of the same reasons. Doctors must have the foresight to recognize the risk factors and take steps to prevent them, such as ordering a C-section delivery. Fractures can also occur when a doctor uses too much force or an inappropriate technique to reposition the newborn or pull the baby out.
While many fractures suffered by babies during delivery heal quickly, others can cause lifelong disabilities. Some require surgery. Neck and back injuries can lead to serious disabilities, including permanent paralysis. Nerve damage could occur with any fracture and cause lasting impairments.
How Do I Know If My Child Suffered a Preventable Fracture?
Our team has the experience necessary to review your case and determine your options. We regularly consult with medical professionals and hire top doctors and nurses to consult on our cases.
When we believe your child’s injuries were preventable and occurred because of negligence, we can help you build a case against the doctor, nurses, hospital, or other liable parties. We have successfully held hospitals liable for the malpractice of non-employee doctors in the past.
Contact us today for a free case evaluation.
Our Lawyers Navigate the Miami Birth Injury Legal Process for You
Our medical malpractice team, along with our Miami personal injury lawyers, have a long history of managing cases and recovering compensation for our clients. We know how to develop a case, negotiate with the insurance companies and liable parties, and provide legal guidance for families.
Our firm is exceptionally qualified to take on your child’s broken bones birth injury case. We have been representing families like yours since 1976 and have extensive experience handling these cases and recovering maximum compensation for our clients.
We navigate all aspects of your birth injury case while you focus on your child and their physical recovery. We are here for you during this difficult time. Let us take on your Miami medical malpractice or hospital negligence case for you with no upfront fees.
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Miami Newborn Broken Bones Lawyer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What Should I Do to Find Out If My Family Has a Birth Injury Case?
Our team provides free case evaluations for families in Miami and elsewhere in Florida. We can review the details of your child’s birth and diagnosis and explain your rights and legal options. We want to help your family fight for justice if your child suffered a painful and debilitating fracture during delivery.
What Is the Treatment for a Broken Bone in a Newborn?
In most cases, fractures in a newborn will heal within a few weeks with no lasting effects. A cast or splint may be necessary. Clavicle fractures usually require no treatment, although limiting arm movement can benefit some babies.
Some babies may require surgery, physical therapy, or other treatment. This depends greatly on the severity of the fracture and if your child is suffering from additional birth injuries caused by a negligent provider.
How Common Are Serious Complications Related to Clavicle Fractures in Newborns?
Some babies who suffer a clavicle fracture also have a brachial plexus injury. The brachial plexus is a collection of nerves in the neck and shoulder that run down the arm. A brachial plexus injury could cause temporary or permanent damage to the child’s ability to feel, move, and use the affected arm.
Studies have shown some of the risk factors for suffering both injuries during birth include:
- Induction of labor
- Excessive weight gain by the pregnant parent
- Higher gestational age
Although most of these injuries heal without incident and the child does not require surgery or ongoing therapies, medical providers should be aware of these risk factors and minimize them whenever possible.
Can I Sue the Hospital for My Child’s Birth Injuries?
Families can typically sue the hospital where their child’s birth injury occurred in addition to or instead of the medical professional overseeing the delivery. When it comes to hospital negligence, our Florida hospital negligence lawyers can assess whether this facility should be included in your case.
When the circumstances support a hospital negligence case, our lawyers are who you want on your side. Our firm has experience holding medical clinics and facilities accountable for their staff, as well as the non-employee doctors who see patients there.
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit Based on My Child’s Birth Injury?
In general, Florida Statutes § 95.11 provides up to two years to file an injury lawsuit. However, additional timelines could apply depending on the facts of the case, and special rules apply when children are victims of medical malpractice. We encourage you to contact our team quickly after your child’s injuries occur so we can begin gathering evidence to support your case.
We will manage any other deadlines and time-sensitive processes, like filing a notice of intent to sue.
Discuss Your Newborn’s Broken Bones With Our Miami Legal Team
At Freidin Brown, P.A., we provide a free case evaluation for families whose child suffered a broken bone during delivery. We can determine who is liable and if you have a viable medical malpractice birth injury case. Learn how our Miami newborn broken bones lawyer can help today.
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