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When a medical provider fails in their duty of care, patients can suffer severe injuries and losses. Unfortunately, newborns can also be the victims of provider negligence. In this case, your family deserves compassionate and experienced representation. A Sunrise birth injury lawyer at our firm can help you through these difficult times from start to finish.
Seeing your child in pain can be devastating, but our Sunrise, FL medical malpractice lawyers will help you claim full and fair compensation. Since 1976, Freidin Brown, P.A. has been fighting for victims and their rights. Call our firm today for a free case review, as we are available 24/7.
How Our Sunrise Birth Injury Lawyers Can Help Your Family Right After the Incident
When a baby suffers a serious birth injury, parents need answers quickly. At Freidin Brown, P.A., our Sunrise birth injury attorneys step in right away to investigate what happened, protect your claim, and help your family prepare for the future. Our team can take immediate action by:
- Reviewing the medical records: We examine prenatal records, labor and delivery notes, fetal monitoring strips, C-section records, neonatal records, and hospital discharge documents to look for signs of medical negligence.
- Working with qualified medical experts: Birth injury cases often involve obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, neonatology, pediatric neurology, and nursing standards. We consult with experts who can evaluate whether doctors, nurses, midwives, or hospital staff failed to meet accepted medical standards.
- Identifying responsible parties: A birth injury claim in Sunrise or Broward County may involve an OB-GYN, delivery nurse, midwife, anesthesiology provider, hospital, or medical group. We investigate every provider involved in the mother’s and baby’s care.
- Assessing your child’s future needs: Serious birth injuries may require lifelong medical care, therapy, mobility support, home modifications, and specialized education. We work to understand the full cost of your child’s injury before any settlement is considered.
- Handling Florida’s legal requirements: Birth injury cases may involve Florida’s medical malpractice pre-suit process, expert affidavits, Notice of Intent requirements, filing deadlines, and possible NICA issues. Our attorneys manage these steps, so your family does not have to deal with them alone.
If you believe your child was harmed by medical negligence during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or newborn care, our Sunrise birth injury attorneys can review your case and explain your options during a free, confidential consultation.
Freidin Brown P. A. Has Been Delivering Results to Our Clients Since 1976
Our commitment to the people in our community has helped us recover over $500 million in settlements and verdicts. Here are just some of the results we have achieved:
We are proud to have helped Floridians in their times of need, and we would like to help you next. Call us now to get started with a free consultation.
What Compensation Can Your Family Seek for a Birth Injury in Sunrise, Florida?
Birth injuries can affect families in different ways; families facing similar types of injuries can have different losses and needs. If you work with our firm, our team will assess the full extent of your child’s losses and the damages you have suffered as the parent of the injured child. There are two primary types of compensation we can seek:
- Economic damages address the money spent and lost as a result of the birth injury. This can include current and future medical bills, travel expenses, the costs of home modifications and in-home assistance, and other expenses.
- Non-economic damages are those losses that do not have a direct financial value. This could include pain and suffering (for parents and child alike), emotional anguish, your child’s lost quality of life, and other intangible losses.
- Wrongful death damages: If your baby passed away after negligent care at a Sunrise or Broward County hospital, we are deeply sorry for your loss. Our Florida wrongful death attorneys can help your family understand whether a wrongful death claim may be available and what damages may be recovered, including medical expenses, funeral and burial costs, and other losses allowed under Florida law.
If your child has passed away because of their birth injury, please know we are here to help you seek justice. Our team can pursue damages that address your family’s pain and suffering, funeral expenses, medical bills, and other losses. No amount of money will ever make up for the pain your family is going through, but legal action can force negligent parties to address the harm inflicted on your family.
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What to Expect When You Hire Our Sunrise Birth Injury Attorneys
Medical negligence can be devastating to families, especially those who are welcoming a child into their lives. When a doctor, nurse, or other provider in Sunrise acts negligently, families are left dealing with the financial and emotional consequences. It isn’t fair that your family is suffering from someone else’s choices, and Freidin Brown, P.A. has made it a mission to help families during these difficult times.
When you hire our firm, you can expect:
- Focused case attention: Our attorneys maintain limited caseloads, rather than handling hundreds of cases at once, so your family receives meaningful time and attention.
- Direct attorney oversight: Philip Freidin oversees every case handled by Freidin Brown, P.A., and at least two lawyers are involved in planning and strategy during case development.
- Experienced trial advocacy: Our team includes two Board Certified civil trial attorneys with extensive experience handling complex medical malpractice and birth injury claims.
- Medical and nursing insight: We regularly consult with nursing professionals, medical specialists, life care planners, economists, and other experts from around the country.
- Strong case preparation: Our attorneys oversee the investigation, records review, expert analysis, insurance communications, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
- Advanced courtroom tools: When a case goes to litigation, our firm can use modern courtroom technology to present medical evidence clearly and effectively.
Our team is also committed to providing personalized care. This means that you’ll have at least two lawyers overseeing your case and that our attorneys will never take on more cases than they can handle at once. Getting to know our clients is important to us, so we ensure our lawyers have the time, attention, and care to devote to each and every family we help.
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We appreciate everything you did for us. Staying with us. Being patient with us. And, most importantly believing in us. Our family will forever have a feeling of gratitude for all that you have done.
I have tremendous respect and appreciation for Phil Freidin. He is a powerful and kind lawyer. He has proven to me that he genuinely cares about his clients; however, he is a force to be reckoned with in the conference and court rooms.
Jonathan impressed me with his professionalism and expertise! Jonathan and Lizy handled my Medical Malpractice case with skill and secured a favorable outcome! They were responsive and kept me informed throughout my process. I highly recommend them to my Family and Friends!
They were not even able to take on my case, but the person who did my intake and the lawyer I spoke to were incredibly validating, kind, and helpful. I appreciated the care and time they gave me even when I did not become a client.
Jonathan, Phil, and the rest of the Freidin Brown attorneys were both professional and compassionate. They were always responsive to my family and me, and they have a deep dedication to their clients. I highly recommend the great lawyers at this firm!
My experience with Freidin Brown was above my expectations. Philip Freidin took my case and settlement to finish line with amazing results. I highly recommend this Law Firm.
Our family was referred to Freidin Brown by another attorney who could not handle our case and from day one we felt like we were in good hands. Johnathan Freidin was always available and willing to answer any questions we had. We are extremely happy with the results of our case and would recommend this team in a heartbeat.
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What Types of Birth Injuries Can Freidin Brown, P.A. Handle in Sunrise, Florida?
“Birth injury” is a broad term for many types of injuries caused by negligence during pregnancy, during labor, or shortly after delivery. Some of the birth injury cases our firm can help with include:
- Kernicterus
- Erb’s palsy
- Brachial plexus injuries and shoulder dystocia
- Retinopathy of prematurity
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
- Intracranial hemorrhage and pediatric stroke
- Infant cephalohematoma
- Injuries related to undiagnosed or untreated preeclampsia
- Cerebral palsy
Read our free guide about the most common things you should know about birth injuries.
When Should You File a Birth Injury Lawsuit in Sunrise?
As soon as you suspect negligence, you should get started on your claim. Florida Statutes § 95.11 limits how long victims can file a claim for medical malpractice, and there are also presuit notice provisions that require action even before filing a lawsuit. When it comes to birth injuries, several factors can impact these deadlines.
Our team can review your case to determine how long you have to act and file your claim before the statute of limitations ends. If you wait too long, you could miss your chance to seek damages for your baby and your family.
Our Sunrise Birth Injury Team Is Ready to Fight for Your Family
The negligence of a medical provider can upend your family’s life. Your child deserves protection, and our firm is here to help set things right. If you suspect that your child’s birth injury was caused by medical malpractice, please don’t wait to call. Your child’s claim is time-sensitive, and the sooner you can call us, the better.
Reach out to Freidin Brown, P.A. for a free consultation, 24/7. We can meet you by phone, by Zoom, or in person at one of our offices.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sunrise Birth Injury Claims
What Will It Cost to File My Child’s Claim in Sunrise, FL?
Every birth injury claim is unique, and there is no way to accurately predict the costs of filing your medical malpractice case. The complexity of the claim, the resources required, time in court, and other factors can influence your case’s expenses.
However, Freidin Brown, P.A. takes cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not have to worry about these costs upfront. Our team is only paid if we obtain a settlement or verdict on your family’s behalf.
How Do I Know If My Child Has a Valid Birth Injury Case?
Malpractice cases, including birth injury claims, are incredibly complex claims. The fact that your child has some sort of injury is not direct proof of negligence. These claims require our team to establish a standard of care and demonstrate that a provider’s actions violated this standard. Our team will draw on medical professionals to determine a standard of care and prove that the provider’s actions did not live up to this standard.
Then, we must be able to demonstrate a direct link between a professional’s actions or choices and your baby’s harm. Providers and their insurance companies often claim that the provider’s actions were reasonable or that there is no clear link between their actions and the injuries.
Our team must also be able to show that your baby and your family suffered losses because of this neglect—without clear proof of losses, providers may claim that your family is not entitled to damages. Navigating these complex elements requires a firm with resources, experience, and knowledge of malpractice claims, and Freidin Brown, P.A. is up to the challenge.
When Should I File a Sunrise Birth Injury Lawsuit?
As soon as you suspect negligence, you should get started on your claim. Florida Statutes § 95.11 limits how long victims can file a claim for medical malpractice, and there are also presuit notice provisions that require action even before filing a lawsuit. When it comes to birth injuries, several factors can impact these deadlines.
Our team can review your case to determine how long you have to act and file your claim before the statute of limitations ends. If you wait too long, you could miss your chance to seek damages for your baby and your family.
Why Should I File a Lawsuit for My Child’s Birth Injury?
Dealing with your child’s injuries can be distressing—you want to focus on taking care of your baby and finding a new normal. You may even have an offer from the insurance company, allowing you to put the event behind you.
However, legal action can allow you to fight for a fair settlement that addresses all of your needs—many initial payouts are not nearly enough to pay for current and expected losses. Additionally, pursuing a claim or lawsuit allows you to hold providers and medical facilities accountable for substandard care and procedures rather than allowing them to cover up the incident and harm future families.
No one can force you to take action, but your child and your family deserve the chance at justice. Our lawyers are well-equipped to face big companies, and our dedication to our community means we will not back down without a fight.
Do I Have to Go to Court for a Birth Injury Claim in Sunrise?
Many injury cases, including birth injury cases, do not need to go to court to be resolved. Our Sunrise attorneys can often negotiate a settlement that addresses the injured party’s losses, sometimes even as we start trial proceedings.
However, there are times when taking a case before a jury is necessary. We cannot make any guarantees about the resolution of your case, but we can discuss all the possibilities and factors that go into making these decisions.
