Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Negligence Lawyer
When your child is sick or injured, you’re likely going through a lot of emotions and stress. The last thing you expected was the negligence of a healthcare provider at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami. This medical negligence can leave your child suffering with immense pain and worsened health conditions while your family is stuck footing the bills related to this careless treatment and dealing with your own mental distress.
The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital negligence lawyers at Freidin Brown, P.A. are dedicated to providing exceptional legal care to people hurt by medical malpractice. We have served Florida for almost 50 years, making sure victims receive full compensation for this harm. If you suspect that a facility’s negligence or one of its providers caused your harm, please call our Florida hospital negligence lawyers now for help. We offer free consultations 24/7. Se habla español.
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami Is Not Immune to Hospital Negligence
Doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers and facilities offer essential services to patients, but a moment of carelessness can lead to a lifetime of medical needs. Our Miami medical malpractice lawyers are determined to help you in any way we can.
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, formerly Miami Children’s Hospital, is part of the Nicklaus Children’s Health System. The main hospital campus is located just west of SW 57th Avenue (Red Road). The facility offers a free-standing trauma center for children and has dozens of pediatric specialties to serve children in the Miami area.
Although the main facility has positive scores and patient experiences, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and its associated facilities still provide substandard care that leaves patients with severe or even fatal injuries. In fact, our firm has even gone up against Nicklaus Children’s Hospital before—we were able to obtain a $12.7 million verdict for a young child who suffered a brain injury due to negligent care.
Our Miami Injury Lawyers Have What it Takes to Go Up Against Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Freidin Brown, P.A. has served the people of Miami for decades, and we’ve made it our mission to help children and their families get the compensation they need to recover.
Our Team Knows Florida Malpractice Law
Personal injury cases are never as simple as they seem. Medical malpractice and hospital negligence are especially difficult and complex, and trying to navigate these cases without legal representation is often impossible for patients and their families. Our firm is familiar with state malpractice laws, and we’re constantly monitoring any changes to procedures and legal standards that might affect your case.
Our firm knows exactly what goes into handling a claim and negotiating with insurance companies and hospitals. We monitor any deadlines, complete any and all claim- and lawsuit-related tasks, and handle all communications. You shouldn’t have to lift a finger during this difficult time.
We Have Resources Dedicated to Medical Malpractice Cases
When making claims of hospital and provider negligence, we must have a solid case backed by sufficient proof. Our team regularly consults with medical professionals and other experts who can write reports and offer statements that support our claims of harm. We hire top doctors, nurses, and other experts from around the country who can help us establish:
- The elements of negligence
- The standard of care for that profession or situation
- The kinds of losses your child has suffered
- The severity of your child’s injuries
Not only do we have these and other resources, but our lawyers have the time and attention needed to help with your case. Our firm does not believe in overloading our attorneys with hundreds of cases and automating these processes, unlike other big firms in Miami. We selectively choose cases so our team can get to know you and the details of your case, making sure we offer personalized representation we can be proud of.
Our Firm Has Decades of Satisfactory Malpractice Results
Since 1976, we have championed the cause of people just like you. Here are just some of the results we’ve been able to get for our medical malpractice clients:
- We obtained a $5.5 million settlement against a hospital and its doctors after our pregnant client received negligent treatment in the emergency room.
- Our team won a $4.265 million jury verdict against a pediatric group. This group’s negligent care left a child blind due to premature discharge from the facility.
- Our team sought and won a $2 million verdict for the death of a 12-year-old child. The child had a brain hemorrhage, but negligent care provided in the Palm Springs-based emergency room caused the tragic loss of her life.
- A child with meningitis tragically passed away because of a facility’s failure to diagnose her condition. Our firm earned a $1 million settlement on her family’s behalf.
Whether we are able to negotiate a settlement or we need to take your case to trial to fight for a verdict, our team is absolutely prepared to represent you. We have taken hundreds of cases to jury trials, and we’re not afraid to do the same for you if necessary.
Please let our firm review your case today during a free consultation. Call Freidin Brown, P.A. to get started.
Damages We Can Pursue for Negligence at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
The harm caused by a medical provider at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital can cause immense financial losses, extreme physical pain, and significant emotional damages to children and their families. Some of the damages we may be able to pursue on your behalf include:
- Current medical expenses: Your child may need ongoing medical attention to address their health issues, and we will make sure any associated costs are accounted for. This can include emergency room visits, medications, surgery expenses, and office visits.
- Future medical expenses: Some health issues may take a long time to heal or can have life-long consequences. Whatever the case may be, our lawyer will make sure to seek damages that account for future medical expenses like office visits, physical rehabilitation, additional surgeries, and medical devices and equipment.
- Pain and suffering: Your child may be in pain from their injuries or illness, and we aim to seek damages acknowledging this physical pain and suffering.
- Lost earning potential: Your child’s injuries may be so severe that they may never be able to work in the future. We will seek damages to help secure your child’s financial future.
- Emotional anguish: Your family is going through unimaginable pain, and this event can cause significant emotional and mental distress. Our Miami personal injury lawyers will absolutely seek damages to help compensate you for these struggles.
- Additional expenses related to the malpractice: If you need to travel to see specialists, we can help pursue damages to compensate you for expenses for hotel costs, plane tickets, and other travel expenses. If your child needs in-home medical help, we can seek damages to help cover the costs of a health aide and any home modifications your home may need to accommodate for your child’s injuries or illness.
Don’t agree to a settlement offer before speaking with the malpractice team at Freidin Brown, P.A. Our lawyers will make sure a settlement or verdict meets your family’s needs.
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FAQs for Our Hospital Negligence Lawyers
What Kind of Hospital Negligence Does Your Firm Handle?
When a hospital or its employees act in a careless way or in a way that does not meet the standards of care, we consider that hospital negligence. While the employees may be responsible for the harm, the hospital can also be liable if the facility failed to uphold standards and procedures that could have prevented the harm.
Hospital negligence is a type of medical malpractice and can include:
- Errors by medical providers, including surgical errors and medication errors
- Premature discharge from the hospital or emergency room
- Refusal to admit the patient or delays in admission
- Misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose, or delayed diagnosis
- Delays or failures to follow another provider’s orders or recommendations
- Unclean or unsafe hospital facilities
- Understaffing issues
- Poorly trained or unlicensed providers
These or other circumstances at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital could have contributed to your child’s harm, and our lawyers can review your case to determine if you have a hospital negligence claim or lawsuit.
Who Else Is Liable for My Child’s Harm at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital?
Hospitals are often liable for the harm caused by the medical providers who practice in their facilities and for circumstances or issues in the facility that contributed to your child’s harm. Some of the other parties that may be liable for hospital negligence include:
- Physicians, including non-employees
- Nurses and other nursing staff
- Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
- Radiologists
- Anesthesiologists
Liability is not always straightforward, especially when a hospital is involved. We recommend calling our firm and leaving these questions to our hospital negligence lawyers.
How Long Do I Have to Sue for Negligence at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital?
In general, medical malpractice victims have two years from the date of the incident, or from the date they knew or should have known of the malpractice, to file a lawsuit for damages, according to Florida Statutes § 95.11.
However, some circumstances can change how long you have to act, and special laws apply to minor children. The age of the injured child can often complicate matters, so let our team determine how long you have to file.
Let Our Negligence Attorneys Handle Your Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Case
While your child’s injuries and losses may feel overwhelming to your family, please know that you are not alone. Our Nicklaus Children’s Hospital lawyers want to help you hold the hospital and its employees liable for the harm your family has suffered.
Call Freidin Brown, P.A. today to get started with a free case evaluation. Our team can take your call and answer any questions you might have.