A Miami Birth Injury Attorney is Essential to a Successful Case
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…
Cerebral Palsy in Twins: What Are My Rights?
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…
What Is Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)?
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…
Florida Hospitals: Top Three Birth Injuries
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…
TV Producer Dies From Infection After Childbirth
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…
Common Types of Florida Birth Injury
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…
Florida’s Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA): Pricing Competence
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…
What is 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…