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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
