When your child needs medical care, you should be able to trust doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals with their health. Unfortunately, these parties can and do commit medical malpractice, leaving children with injuries and their families with questions and costly bills. This medical negligence is unacceptable, and the Pompano Beach pediatric medical injury attorneys at Freidin Brown, P.A. are here to hold these parties accountable.
For over 45 years, our Florida firm has dedicated itself to helping victims seek the maximum compensation from negligent providers. We know these cases can seem overwhelming, and our Pompano Beach medical malpractice lawyers are here to take on the tough legal tasks on your behalf. Please call us for a free and confidential consultation—our team is available 24/7 to take your call.
What Are Pediatric Medical Injury Cases?
Pediatric medical injuries can cover a wide range of scenarios and situations and can happen to minor children of any age. A child could have received negligent treatment at a private practice, a hospital like HCA Florida Northwest, an emergency room or urgent care center, or another medical facility in the Pompano Beach area.
Some examples of pediatric medical malpractice include:
Delayed or Missed Diagnoses of Illnesses or Injuries
Many pediatric injuries are easily treated or cured with prompt medical attention. However, medical providers may not diagnose an issue right away, or they may incorrectly diagnose your child’s issues.
These delays in care could mean your child’s injuries get worse over time and could even cause permanent harm. For example, doctors may fail to diagnose a pediatric stroke, and thus your child did not get the time-sensitive care they need, leaving your child with permanent brain damage.
Doctors and other professionals could waste precious time by giving your child incorrect treatments and causing further health issues and risks.
Surgical Errors
Unfortunately, surgeons and their staff can make surgical errors that do not address your child’s issues and could even put their health at risk. Examples of surgical errors include:
- Incorrect surgery site
- Surgical tools and other objects left behind in the patient
- Wrong procedure
- Anesthesia errors
- Unnecessary surgery
Sometimes, the surgical staff makes errors based on the wrong information from a primary care provider, imaging specialist, or other professional. Our team will get to the bottom of your child’s surgical error and hold the right parties responsible for this harm.
Medication Errors
Medications are essential for many procedures and conditions, providing relief or addressing health concerns in children. However, medication can cause significant harm to patients when professionals make mistakes.
Errors involving medication could be related to:
- Incorrect doses
- Incorrect or unclear dosing instructions
- Incorrect medication
- Failures to account for medication allergies
While a survey published in Pediatrics suggests that misdiagnosis of medication side effects is one of the more common medical errors committed by pediatricians, other professionals could be liable for these and other medicine-related errors.
Failure to Monitor or Treat a Condition Properly
While a doctor, nurse, or other professional may be well aware of a child’s illness or injury, they may still fail to monitor or treat the condition properly. For example, they may not order tests or follow up with results that would allow them to prevent worsening conditions.
Birth Injuries
Sometimes, pediatric injuries occur during labor and delivery, or after birth. Newborns are quite fragile, and many factors can increase the risks for certain injuries or illnesses. For example, an OB-GYN who is not properly trained in the use of forceps can injure a child and cause conditions like cerebral palsy, brain bleeds, and even death.
These are only some examples of negligence that our lawyers handle. Please call Freidin Brown, P.A. today to find out if our team can help you.
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Do I Need a Pompano Beach Pediatric Medical Injury Attorney?
Medical malpractice cases are some of the most complex types of personal injury claims. Florida laws can make these cases particularly difficult to handle, especially for injury firms that are not accustomed to these cases. Handling these cases requires lawyers who are well-versed in Florida malpractice law and have access to resources that allow them to build a strong case.
Since 1976, Freidin Brown, P.A. has proven its ability to deliver results time and time again. Our firm has won over $500 million for our clients, both in negotiations and at trial. Some of our previous results include:
We have taken on big hospitals and major insurance companies for our clients, and we have even fought against harmful malpractice legislation that would hurt victims throughout Florida. Our Pompano Beach pediatric medical injury attorneys have what it takes to advocate for your child’s rights and needs, so do not hesitate to reach out.
What Can a Top Malpractice Lawyer Do for My Child’s Injury Case?
It can be difficult to know what to expect during a pediatric injury lawsuit, but our attorneys can guide you every step of the way. Our firm can:
- Retain medical experts who help us establish negligence on the part of your child’s medical provider
- Hire life care planners, economists, and other professionals who can help assess the losses your child suffered
- Make sure your case follows all state requirements for a medical malpractice case
- Handle all communications with insurance companies
- Negotiate a settlement with the other party and their representatives
- Represent you at a jury trial, when necessary
- Help you understand your rights as a parent in a pediatric injury case
It’s important to us that our team has the time and attention to devote to our clients and their cases, so we never overload our lawyers with cases. Here at Freidin Brown, P.A., at least two of our lawyers will oversee the strategy sessions for your case to help build a strong claim against the negligent parties.
A Pompano Beach Pediatric Injury Attorney Will Fight for Maximum Compensation
We know just how overwhelming and distressing your child’s injury is, and we’re here to help you fight back. Victims of pediatric medical injury cases can have varying injuries and losses. While some children may recover in a few months, others may feel the effects of medical malpractice for years to come. Our team will make sure to account for any and all losses, which can include:
- Current and future medical expenses, like surgery costs, hospital stays, mental health services, and medication costs
- Pain and suffering
- Out-of-pocket expenses related to caring for an injured or disabled child, such as travel costs, home modification expenses, and the costs of hiring a caretaker
Tragically, some Pompano Beach pediatric medical injuries can be fatal for children. We offer our deepest condolences during this time—no parent or guardian should ever have to deal with such a loss. Your family can pursue action against negligent providers and seek wrongful death damages, and we would be honored to represent you.
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Pediatric Medical Injury Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Still File a Claim if My Child’s Injury Happened Months or Years Ago?
Yes, you may be able to file a pediatric medical injury lawsuit even if the event occurred months or years ago. However, there is a statute of limitations for malpractice cases, outlined in Florida Statutes § 95.11, and this statute will limit how long you have to act.
It is difficult to say how long you have without reviewing all the details of your case, and many factors could reduce or extend this deadline. We recommend reaching out to our firm to discuss your child’s injury claim and how long you may have to act. As soon as you suspect that negligent care hurt your child, seek legal help. If you wait too long, you may not be able to seek compensation for pediatric injuries.
Who Is Liable For Pediatric Medical Injuries?
Because there are many potential causes of pediatric injuries, there are many parties who could be liable for your child’s harm. Any provider in any specialty could be negligent, and we could seek damages from:
- Pediatricians, OB-GYNs, surgeons, oncologists, and other physicians
- Nurses and nurse practitioners
- Midwives
- Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
- Radiologists and other imaging specialists
- Hospitals
- Emergency room and urgent care facilities
It can seem impossible to go up against respected professionals and institutions, but our pediatric medical injury lawyers serving Pompano Beach are prepared to fight for your child’s needs and rights.
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Pediatric Injury Attorney?
No matter what your financial situation is, there are no upfront costs or fees when hiring Freidin Brown, P.A. If you work with our firm, we agree to take your case on a contingency fee basis—you do not owe us any money unless we win. If we obtain a settlement or verdict, we receive a portion of this payout.
We know you may have a lot of questions about hiring a lawyer, and we can discuss this contingency arrangement, the costs associated with filing a medical malpractice claim, and other concerns you may have when you reach out to our team.
Get a Free Consultation with Our Medical Injury Attorneys Serving Pompano Beach
Medical malpractice is a difficult situation for any victim, but it can be especially hard for young children and their families to manage these circumstances. Your child has their whole life ahead of them, and medical mistakes have now caused them pain and suffering and could even change the course of their life. Your family deserves answers and compensation, and Freidin Brown, P.A. is here to fight on your child’s behalf.
Call our office now for a free consultation. Our team can discuss how a Pompano Beach pediatric medical injury attorney with our firm can help you today.