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The birth of a child is an amazing and magical moment, but when those experiences turn into sorrow because you have been victims of medical negligence committed by hospitals, doctors, or nurses, it can be devastating. If your child has been hurt in Miami during childbirth, you need an experienced Miami birth injury attorney on your side to safeguard your…
Cerebral palsy is a debilitating condition that can happen at birth and is more common with twins or multiple births. Learn about compensation that may be available to your family under Florida law… Having a child with cerebral palsy can be extremely challenging for any parent. Having multiple children with cerebral palsy means even greater difficulties and demands. While that…
Understanding HIE, How it Happens, and Your Rights After an Infant Brain Injury Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a serious brain injury that can occur in newborn babies during labor and delivery. It is caused by an interruption to the brain’s supply of oxygen and blood. HIE is a medical emergency, and doctors must be prepared to perform life-saving intervention…
Having a baby can be the most beautiful, exciting, magical time in your life. However, it may also be the most worrisome time of your life as well. As a new parent, you do everything in your power to make sure your newborn comes into the world as healthy and happy as possible. How much of this is in your…
Sara Porter had it all. She was a successful TV producer, and had just given birth to her 3rd child. Sadly, what was to be one of the happiest moments of her life turned into a tragedy. Following the birth of her 3rd child Sara Porter experienced something unlike her previous two deliveries. She was vomiting and had stomach pain which…
Pregnancy is a special, magical time for expectant parents. Months of planning, preparing, trips to the doctor’s office, anxiety, expectation, and joy all culminate in the big day. It’s a momentous occasion for anyone, and it should be one of the happiest days in our lives. Unfortunately, childbirth doesn’t always go smoothly. Every year, parents face the terrible reality of…
The birth of a child is the greatest joy for parents. However, sometimes, bad outcomes occur during the birth process, and a child will be born with a neurological injury. The injury may be malpractice based upon the choices or conduct of the medical professionals attending to the birth. In Florida, most neurological birth injury cases are governed by NICA. …
NICA is an acronym that stands for Florida’s birth-related “Neurological Injury Compensation Association.” Section 766.303 of the Florida Statutes establishes NICA as a statutory organization that manages a state fund created to pay the expenses of babies who were born with certain types of neurological injuries. The program is available to families throughout Florida, and parents or guardians do not…