Miami OB-GYN Malpractice Lawyer

Obstetricians and gynecologists provide essential health care throughout all stages of life. Patients rely on the specialized training and insight of OB-GYNs to identify potential reproductive health issues and monitor their health and the health of their unborn child during pregnancy. OB-GYNs who do not provide care up to established standards can risk the health and well-being of patients and children, and this medical negligence can even be fatal.

Let the Miami OB-GYN malpractice lawyers here at Freidin Brown, P.A. fight for you and the just compensation you deserve. We offer free case evaluations, so do not hesitate to call us today. Our medical malpractice attorneys are determined to help women and children who were failed by the negligence of a healthcare provider.

What Kinds of OB-GYN Cases Do Our Attorneys Help With?

There are many forms of medical malpractice and negligence. Some of the cases we can help with include:

Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis

This form of malpractice means that your condition was identified as another issue, or you were not diagnosed with the condition in a timely manner. Many women’s health concerns, like ovarian cancer, are time-sensitive, and delays in care could mean that the issue gets worse or even becomes fatal.

In one case, Freidin Brown, P.A.’s attorneys settled a case for $9.75 million against a Miami hospital for an OB-GYN doctor’s negligence in failing to timely diagnose and treat a mother’s preeclampsia.

Surgical Errors

Errors in surgery could mean that the surgeon performed the wrong type of surgery, made a negligent error when performing the surgery, or left behind surgical tools or materials, among other issues.

Medication Errors

Medication errors cover a wide range of scenarios. Perhaps the doctor or other professional prescribed a medication that gave you an adverse reaction or did not account for your current medications or conditions. Pharmacists could have given you the wrong dosage or medication, or you may not have been properly educated on all the risks associated with the medicine.

Medication errors can also include failing to give necessary medications, like magnesium sulfate for expecting mothers with preeclampsia.

Childbirth Injuries

During birth, someone’s negligence may have injured you and your child. Birth is a serious procedure that can be traumatic and harmful when a professional acts negligently or carelessly.

Failure to Treat

A doctor may fail to treat an issue because they disregarded the patient’s symptoms and complaints, or they possibly failed to diagnose the patient with the issue.

In one case, Freidin Brown, P.A.’s attorneys obtained an $8 million settlement against a Florida hospital for failing to properly treat a newborn, leading to severe brain injuries sustained during birth.

Medical Product Liability

Some medical products are known to cause issues for a variety of reasons, and if medical professionals negligently use these products on the patient or fail to warn the patient of the risks, they could be liable for harm.

Freidin Brown, P.A.’s attorneys have recovered millions of dollars in settlements for babies and their parents for the improper use of forceps during birth.

Lack of Informed Consent

Doctors must inform patients of the risks of procedures and care. If you were not properly informed, it’s possible the physician can be held liable for the harm you suffered.

While these are just some of the possible causes of your harm, this does not necessarily include everything an OB-GYN could be liable for. We encourage you to call us to discuss your case.

Do I Need an OB-GYN Malpractice Lawyer’s Help?

Medical malpractice is an incredibly complex type of personal injury case. While a case may seem cut and dry to you, the reality is that there are a lot of standards and doctrines that determine if a medical provider is actually negligent. The threshold for proving negligence is extremely high, and most firms are not well-equipped to take on this kind of case.

At Freidin Brown, P.A., we’ve dedicated our practice to helping all victims of negligence, but particularly those who have suffered at the hands of careless and negligent medical providers. As your legal team, we will handle your case from start to finish. Here are just some of the ways in which we can assist you:

• We draw on our extensive resources to support our claims of medical malpractice by OB-GYN providers. We consult with top doctors, nurses, and medical experts from around the country to show that medical negligence caused you harm.
• We take over communications with the other party, so you do not have to risk your physical and mental well-being trying to deal with everything. We have the time and resources to dedicate to every step of this legal process, which allows you time to rest and get back to your life.
• Our lawyers are prepared to negotiate for maximum compensation from the negligent parties. Doctors, nurses, hospitals, and other liable parties do not give up without a fight and may try to offer an insufficient payout. We know how to handle these talks and will fight on your behalf. Should these parties prove uncooperative, we are absolutely ready to take your case to court.

Our Miami OB-GYN malpractice lawyers take every case personally, and yours is no exception. Let us get to work for you and your family.

How Do I Know If I Can Still File My OB-GYN Malpractice Lawsuit?

Florida has a two-year statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases, established in Florida Statutes § 95.11 (4)(c). However, it’s important to note that this is a general timeframe, and there are circumstances that may change how long you have to act.

It’s important to contact us right away so our firm can make sure everything is filed in time and that you are still able to take action. You deserve compensation for what you went through, so don’t hesitate to reach out.

What Forms of Compensation Can I Seek for OB-GYN Malpractice?

When we pursue compensation, we will account for:

• All current and future medical bills: Your OB-GYN’s malpractice can leave you with long-lasting injuries or permanent medical conditions. You may need help paying for future medical bills associated with your harm.
• Any forms of lost income: Your injuries can put you out of work for months, and they could even make it impossible for you to ever work again. We’ll make sure to seek compensation for lost wages, salary, benefits, tips, and earning potential, as needed.
• Pain and suffering: The physical pain and emotional and mental suffering that comes from OB-GYN malpractice injuries is not something we take lightly. We will come up with a fair amount of compensation to help pay you back for what you’ve endured.
• Emotional trauma: There are a lot of intangible losses associated with malpractice injuries. For instance, you may now have PTSD from your ordeal, or you may have trouble living your day-to-day life or maintaining relationships with your loved ones.
• Future care: Depending on the severity of your or your child’s injury, there may be significant expenses in the years to come. These can include car and home modifications, attendant care, and special rehabilitation facilities or schools.

If you have losses not listed here, we will make sure to seek every penny you are owed.

Let Our OB-GYN Malpractice Attorneys Help With Your Miami Injury Case

In our decades of handling injury cases, we’ve won over 20 verdicts in excess of $1 million for our clients in Miami and throughout Florida. And we have recovered over $100 million in settlements for injured babies and their parents. We believe in compassionate and dedicated legal care, making sure people like you have what they need to recover from this egregious harm. Let us help you hold negligent OB-GYN physicians, nurses, and other providers liable for your harm. Call Freidin Brown, P.A. now for help.