Florida Fetal Distress Attorney

Pregnancy and birth can come with complications, but a medical provider’s actions or judgment should not be the reason your child is suffering. There is no excuse for negligent medical care, and your family deserves justice. Our Florida fetal distress lawyers are here to fight for the compensation you need to address your family’s expenses and suffering.

Dealing with the aftermath of this negligence is never easy, but our Florida birth injury attorneys are here to help you through these tough times. Please call Freidin Brown, P.A. to get started with a free consultation. We are available 24/7, and we can meet with you in our Miami or Fort Myers offices, or we can speak by phone or video call. Se habla español.

Is Fetal Distress Always a Sign of Medical Malpractice?

A fetus that is not getting enough oxygen in utero or during birth is said to show signs of fetal distress. Fetal distress can result in cerebral palsy, brain injuries, disability, and even death. If a fetus is distressed, this does not always mean a provider was negligent.

However, there are many scenarios where someone’s negligence can cause immense harm. Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals may be negligent if they:

• Failed to diagnose or treat a maternal or fetal health condition that caused fetal distress
• Made medication errors, like giving an incorrect dosage or administering the wrong drug
• Ignored or did not follow up on patient concerns or the recommendations of another provider
• Delayed the birth of the child or did not address complications during birth

These are not the only ways negligence could have hurt your child, so don’t hesitate to discuss your circumstances with our Florida fetal distress attorneys.

Hire a Florida Lawyer Who Knows How to Handle Fetal Distress Cases

Fetal distress is extremely serious, and parents have a lot to deal with. It can feel overwhelming to try to find the right medical malpractice lawyer. Families may be tempted to avoid legal action or accept whatever offers insurers make. This is not fair to your child or you and all you’ve gone through and continue to deal with.

For those who want to pursue action, they may think any firm will do. However, in over four-and-a-half decades helping Floridians, we’ve seen first-hand how complex these cases can be. Firms that don’t actually focus on malpractice claims may struggle to build strong cases and seek fair compensation for clients, leaving victims unhappy.

Our Florida medical malpractice attorneys understand the difficulties you and your family are facing, and we’d like to help. Our firm has the experience, resources, and results necessary to support your claim. Here’s how we can help:

We Draw on Our Legal and Medical Resources to Support Your Case

Medical malpractice requires convincing evidence of negligent medical care and related damages. Our lawyers are well-versed in Florida malpractice law, and we know what it takes to establish professional negligence. We also have extensive resources and access to professionals who can support our case, such as:

• Our network of medical experts: We can call on nursing professionals, physicians (including OB-GYNs), and others who can explain the standard of care expected in cases of fetal distress. They can also discuss your provider’s care and how it strayed from this standard.
• Life care planners: These professionals are crucial to understanding your family’s long-term medical needs. Your child may have long-term, if not permanent, injuries, and they can help estimate expected medical needs and expenses.
• Economists: Economists can help us determine the impact of your child’s inability to financially support themselves if they have long-term health complications.

Our Florida personal injury lawyers are determined to do everything we can to set your fetal distress case up for success. Call us now to get started with a free consultation.

We Will Take Over All Legal Processes in a Fetal Distress Malpractice Case

When you work with us, we don’t want you to worry about anything but your family. Our Florida fetal distress lawyers are here to:

• Communicate with medical providers, hospitals, and insurance companies
• Handle settlement discussions and give advice on settlement offers
• Prepare your case for trial if it needs to go to trial
• Assess the full extent of your child’s losses and any losses suffered by your family
• Investigate your case and gather various forms of evidence
• Interview witnesses and experts
• Manage presuit notice requirements and manage all case deadlines

Our lawyers are never too busy to get to know you and the details of your case. At Fredin Brown, P.A., it is important that our lawyers have limited caseloads. You deserve a firm that is dedicated to your family’s well-being, and our approach is what helps us deliver successful results.

We Have a History of Victories in Florida Malpractice Cases

Our firm has a history of success, and we’ve spent over 45 years helping victims of medical malpractice. We are honored to have helped so many people seek justice. Some of our past results include:

• $38 million for Fort Myers premature twins who became blind due to a medical professional’s failure to screen and diagnose the boys with retinopathy of prematurity.
• $5.5 million for a pregnant woman who suffered from medical neglect after going to the emergency room with a fever and facial swelling.
• $4.625 million on behalf of another child who suffered from retinopathy of prematurity and became blind when St. Petersburg neonatologists failed to provide proper treatment.
• $3 million for the death of a woman who bled to death after giving birth.
• $1.8 million for an infant who suffered a brain injury due to negligence.

In each and every case, we’ve dedicated countless hours to getting people just like you what they need to begin healing.

We Seek Damages for Fetal Distress Victims in Florida

When negligence causes your child’s fetal distress, your family is left dealing with the financial, physical, and emotional effects for months, if not years, to come. The damages we can seek for fetal distress patients will vary, but we can typically seek compensation for:

• Current medical expenses, like hospital visits, surgeries and medications
• Future medical expenses to address ongoing and long-term treatments your baby is expected to receive
• Loss of earning potential if your child will not be able to work in the future
• Pain and suffering for children and parents alike
• Travel expenses to address costs associated with seeking care
• Home modifications to accommodate your child’s physical limitations in the future
• In-home care expenses if you need carers to provide for your child’s medical needs
• Education costs, if your child will later need specialized education to accommodate their injuries and developmental or intellectual delays

You want to protect your child, so let us help you by fighting for the maximum possible compensation.

Frequently Asked Questions for Our Florida Lawyers

What Is the Statute of Limitations for a Fetal Distress Lawsuit?

In medical malpractice cases, victims have a short period of time to file a lawsuit for damages. Figuring out when this statute of limitations starts and ends can be complex, as many circumstances can affect this deadline.

While our fetal distress lawyers will see how much time is left when reviewing your case, we recommend acting as soon as you suspect medical malpractice. The sooner we can get to work, the better.

How Do I Know If I Have a Fetal Distress Case in Florida?

When taking on fetal distress cases and other medical malpractice claims, our lawyers must prove that the provider or facility was somehow negligent. The four basic elements of negligence help guide our case.

• What was the standard of care for your case? What would another reasonably careful doctor, nurse, or provider have done in similar situations? Some of the experts we work with will help determine the expected level of care in your child’s situation.
• Was this standard breached? Did the professional’s actions go against the expected standard? This is where expert reports and testimonies are crucial.
• Did these actions directly cause harm to the fetus? The negligent party may claim that their action did not contribute to the fetal distress. It’s our responsibility to show causation between the provider’s actions or inactions, and the distress of the fetus.
• Did your child suffer injuries and other forms of harm? We draw on medical bills, reports from healthcare providers, and other forms of proof to show that the provider’s actions caused harm to your child and your family.

These elements are very complex to prove, and you should not trust just any injury firm to handle your claim. Call Freidin Brown, P.A. today to seek the help of our dedicated Florida malpractice attorneys.

Who Is Liable for a Florida Fetal Distress Claim?

Many parties could be liable for the harm caused by fetal distress. They include but are not limited to:

• OB-GYNs and other doctors
• Nurses
• Midwives
• Pharmacies
• Imaging professionals

One or more parties could have failed to provide adequate care during pregnancy, and we will seek to hold all parties accountable. We are not afraid to go up against big hospitals and hospital systems like:

• Orlando Regional Medical Center
• Naples Community Hospital
• Lee Memorial Hospital
• Baptist Hospital
• Hialeah Hospital
• Mercy Hospital
• Westside Regional Hospital
• Boca Raton Regional Hospital
• Tampa General Hospital

When negligence from a Florida provider causes fetal distress and harm to your family, we’re here to assist you.

Get Started on Your Florida Fetal Distress Case Now With a Free Evaluation

Instead of celebrating, your family is struggling with the aftermath of medical malpractice and your child’s fetal distress. It isn’t fair that you and your child are hurting, but we are here to offer our help.

Call the Florida fetal distress lawyers at Freidin Brown, P.A. to explore your legal options. We help people all over Florida take action, so do not hesitate to seek out help. A member of our team is waiting for your call today.