Birth Injury Lawyers in Miami & Fort Lauderdale
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Giving birth is a complicated and often dangerous process, requiring effective medical care. When an obstetrician or other healthcare professional fails to provide adequate service, your child may suffer serious and permanent injury. Contact Stabinski Law to retain a trusted ally after you or a loved one has suffered this form of medical malpractice.
Our Miami personal injury attorneys are dedicated to taking legal action against negligent doctors. Since 1970, our firm has secured more than $500 million on behalf of our clients. We can be trusted to advocate fiercely on behalf of the rights of your family as we seek justice for the wrong you have suffered. Contact our firm today to schedule a free evaluation of your case.
Elements of a Birth Injury Claim
After 9 months of waiting, the last thing a parent wants is to see their child injured during birth. Unfortunately, injuries occur during or after birth more often than they should. We represent various families who have suffered on account of birth injuries and related disabilities.
Examples of birth injuries include the following:
- Umbilical cord damage
- Cerebral palsy
- Soft tissue damage
- Broken bones and fractures
- Traumatic brain injuries
Many of these injuries can be prevented with proper medical care. If your child was injured after a doctor or nurse failed to properly respond to birthing complications, you may be able to file a malpractice claim. A physician is considered responsible for malpractice if they fail to provide the standard of care that would normally have been offered by another medical professional.
Any of the following could constitute medical malpractice:
- Inappropriate use of medicine
- Failure to administer cesarean section
- Delayed treatment or operation
- Misuse of tools or equipment
Depending on the circumstances surrounding a birth injury, we may be able to help you seek compensation you deserve. Our birth injury attorneys can represent you through all phases of your case, from pre-filing a complaint to investigating your situation and even litigating in court. In the case of utmost tragedy, our firm also represents family members facing the grief of a wrongful death.
Serving Clients in Fort Lauderdale & Miami Since 1970
If your family has been harmed because of the negligence of a doctor, you will need a skilled trial attorney to seek a favorable result. We can take action against someone who has caused you and your family extreme grief. Our Miami personal injury lawyers treat our clients with the utmost respect and provide our service on a contingency fee basis so you don’t have to pay unless we win.
We encourage you to call Stabinski Law today for a free case consultation.Â
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We can walk you through each step of your case, from the initial consultation all the way to a trial, if necessary.
Resolve Most Cases Without a Trial
As skilled attorneys, we are often able to help our clients avoid a costly trial while delivering positive results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my child’s birth injury could have been prevented?
You usually cannot know from the delivery room alone. The medical records may show whether warning signs were missed, such as delayed C-section, unmonitored fetal distress, misused delivery tools, or an untreated infection. Stabinski Law reviews birth injury cases with the help of medical experts, at no cost, and gives families an honest answer about whether the injury may have been preventable.
What is NICA, and does it affect our claim?
NICA is Florida’s Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association, a state program for certain severe brain and spinal cord injuries caused by oxygen loss or mechanical injury during labor and delivery. For covered injuries, NICA may be the required path instead of a malpractice lawsuit. Whether it applies depends on the details of your child’s injury and delivery. Stabinski Law reviews that issue early and explains your family’s options in plain language.Â
How long do we have to file a birth injury claim for our child?
Birth injury deadlines are complicated under Florida law. The general malpractice deadline is short, special rules may apply to claims brought for young children, and NICA has its own filing deadline. The right answer depends on your child’s age, the injury, and when it was discovered. The safest step is to have an attorney review your dates now. The consultation is free and creates no obligation.Â
Can compensation cover our child’s care for the rest of their life?
Yes. A birth injury claim should account for your child’s lifetime needs, not only current hospital bills. Compensation may include future medical care, therapy, adaptive equipment, home nursing, special education, and home modifications projected over your child’s life expectancy. Getting that number right matters because the recovery must support the child far beyond the first months after birth.
Can I bring a claim on behalf of my child?
Yes. Parents or legal guardians can bring a claim on the child’s behalf, and any recovery is protected for the child’s benefit under court supervision. Your child will not have to handle any part of the legal process, and if a step ever does involve them, such as a medical evaluation, we prepare your family for it well in advance Stabinski Law handles the filings, records, and negotiations so your family can focus on care and stability. Our firm has been family-owned since 1970.
What does it cost to pursue a birth injury case?
Stabinski Law handles birth injury cases on a contingency-fee basis. You pay no upfront attorney’s fee, and the firm only receives a fee if compensation is recovered for your family. The fee percentage and case costs are explained in writing before you hire the firm, and you can ask questions during your free consultation.
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