After a child is born, the family should be filled with joy, but negligence from an OB-GYN, nurse, or other medical professional can cause distress, pain, and trauma in parents and babies alike. A provider’s mistake can cause a newborn to suffer from brain hemorrhages, and these injuries can cost children their futures and even their lives. Medical professionals should be held responsible for malpractice, and our Miami newborn brain hemorrhage birth injury attorneys are here to represent you.
No family should have to shoulder this burden by themselves, and we have made it our mission to seek maximum compensation. Our Miami birth injury lawyers have seen families seriously hurt by careless medical attention, and we know the toll these actions can have on victims and their loved ones. When you are ready to get help, call Freidin Brown, P.A. for a free consultation. Se habla español.
Brain Hemorrhages Can Seriously Harm Newborns
Bleeding in the brain, also referred to as intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), is serious and can cause immense harm to newborns. Complications of brain hemorrhage can include, but are not limited to:
- Cerebral palsy
- Decreased motor function
- Paralysis and other physical impairments
- Epilepsy
- Learning disabilities and developmental delays
- Behavioral issues
- Hydrocephalus
- Death
Brain bleeds can have varying grades of severity, and thus, varying degrees of complications. Our Miami medical malpractice attorneys will draw on our medical resources to assess the harm done to your child and determine the losses your family can pursue.
Types of Brain Hemorrhages Our Firm Can Help With
Intracranial hemorrhage is an umbrella term that includes many specific types of brain bleeds. Some of the types of ICHs our newborn brain hemorrhage attorneys handle include:
- Intraventricular hemorrhages (IVHs): Ventricles are the parts of the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid, so an intraventricular hemorrhage refers to bleeding in the spaces or just outside the ventricles. IVH is a problem that can occur in premature babies, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
- Subdural hemorrhages (SDHs): This condition refers to bleeding under the dura mater, which is one of the membranes in the brain. SDHs are a more common type of brain bleed among infants, according to a study published in Pediatric Radiology.
- Epidural hematoma (EDH): EDHs are hemorrhages that occur between the skull and the dura mater. While a case study by Advent Health reports that this is a rarer type of brain bleed in infants, it is very serious. Medical professionals may also refer to this condition as an “extradural hematoma, epidural hemorrhage or intracranial hematoma”, according to Cleveland Clinic.
These and other ICHs can be devastating for families, and our firm is determined to help victims hold providers and hospitals liable for your harm.
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What Compensation Can a Miami Newborn Brain Hemorrhage Birth Injury Attorney Seek for My Child?
Your child deserved competent medical care, and now, some party’s negligence has left your family struggling in multiple ways. Every family’s losses are different, but some of the damages we can seek include:
- Current and future medical expenses for your child
- Pain and suffering damages
- Future educational needs
- Travel expenses related to your child’s medical care
- Home modifications to accommodate for your child’s future needs
- In-home medical care costs and other expenses related to your child’s care
Our team works with many experts who can help us assess your family’s current and expected losses. For example, our firm has access to life care planners who can provide an estimate about your child’s future medical needs.
Examples of Malpractice That Can Cause Newborn Brain Hemorrhages and Related Injuries
Birth injury claims are incredibly complicated to navigate. There are many factors that can increase the risks of harm to parents and fetuses alike, but it is up to physicians, nurses, and other medical providers to offer reasonably competent care to prevent harm or manage these risks. Some potential examples of negligence that cause newborn brain hemorrhaging or other injuries include:
- Improper use of delivery tools or techniques, such as forceps or vacuum extraction
- Failure to recognize or manage maternal health issues
- Failure to recognize fetal distress or other fetal health issues
- Failure to treat the newborn’s injuries
- Failure to test or examine the child for injuries, especially if they are premature
Medical providers, hospitals and insurance companies may claim the care your baby received met accepted standards, or that they could not have expected the outcome. It can be hard for less experienced firms to push back against these claims, but Freidin Brown, P.A. knows how to establish negligence and prove that your baby’s injuries were caused by malpractice.
Who Is Liable for Brain Hemorrhage Birth Injuries in Newborns?
If negligence contributed to your child’s brain hemorrhage or complications from the bleeding, we will identify which parties can be held responsible for harm. These can include:
- OB-GYNs
- Nurses and nurse practitioners
- Midwives
- Hospitals and medical facilities, including Mount Sinai Medical Center, Hialeah Hospital, Baptist Hospital, and other Miami-area hospitals
- Radiologists, imaging specialists, and imaging centers
If one or more parties contributed to your child’s harm, we will make sure to assign liability appropriately.
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Our Miami Newborn Brain Hemorrhage Birth Injury Lawyers Manage Your Case from Start to Finish
As a medical malpractice firm, we know there is a lot at stake for families. Our team has seen firsthand what medical negligence can do to babies, and we know that your family deserves justice. If you work with our firm, we:
- Manage all deadlines
- Conduct pretrial investigations, per state laws
- Work with medical experts to establish negligence and the standards of care in your child’s case
- Gather evidence and speak to witnesses
- Communicate with insurers
- Work with life care planners, economists, medical professionals, and other experts to assess the value and extent of your losses
- Conduct settlement negotiations and provide guidance on any offers
- Represent you in court if your case goes before a jury
Our firm is prepared for any challenge, so do not hesitate to reach out for a free consultation today.
Our Team Helps Families Seek What They Need
Medical malpractice lawsuits are anything but simple. Many personal injury firms offer medical malpractice services, however, their approach and results can leave victims without the compensation their families need. When looking for the right medical malpractice attorney in Florida, you want a firm that knows how to handle complex claims and deliver satisfactory results.
Freidin Brown, P.A. has been helping Miami injury victims since 1976, and our experience and determination have helped us deliver case results like:
We know that money cannot truly make up for the harm your baby suffered, but providers should be held accountable for this harm. Let us help you today.
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FAQs for Our Miami Brain Hemorrhage Birth Injury Attorneys
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Newborn Brain Hemorrhage Lawyer?
For many malpractice injury victims, thinking about the costs of a lawyer is enough to prevent them from seeking help. However, there are no upfront fees or costs when hiring our team, so there is no risk to you.
Our firm takes cases on a contingency fee basis—we handle all of the costs and fees associated with your case, and we only receive a percentage of your settlement or verdict. We will discuss this percentage with you, so it is not a surprise. You only pay us back for our fees and costs if we win your case. If we are not successful, you will not owe us anything.
Babies and their families deserve compensation for birth injuries, and this payment structure gives victims a fair chance at seeking justice.
Is There a Deadline for Filing My Child’s Birth Injury Lawsuit?
Yes, Florida Statutes § 95.11 sets a statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases. This law limits how long victims have to file a lawsuit for damages. This deadline is quite nuanced for medical malpractice claims, especially those cases involving harm to newborns. Our firm knows how to interpret these laws and determine how long you have to act.
As soon as you suspect malpractice contributed to your newborn’s brain hemorrhage, reach out to our team. The sooner you reach out to our firm, the sooner we can get to work on your case.
Are Brain Hemorrhages in Newborns Always Caused By Medical Negligence?
No, a brain bleed does not always indicate malpractice. Sometimes, there are unavoidable risk factors or causes outside of the medical professional’s control. While a provider’s negligent care could directly cause the injury to the brain, it’s also possible that your baby’s injuries got worse from negligent care.
Trying to determine if the provider’s actions (or inactions) qualify as negligent is quite complex, so it is best to let our Miami personal injury lawyers take on this task.
Let Our Miami Firm Get to Work for You Today
It is easy to feel overwhelmed right now, but we are here to guide you through these difficult times. Our experience winning settlements and verdicts and our dedication to personalized care allows our Miami brain hemorrhage birth injury attorneys to provide families with the help they need.
Call Freidin Brown, P.A. now to get started with a free consultation. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We look forward to finding out how we can fight on behalf of your baby.