Tampa Child Injury Lawyer

One of the most devastating things that can happen to a parent is learning your child has been injured. It can be even more difficult knowing harm could have been prevented with proper medical treatment.

If your family is struggling to cope with a child injury caused by medical malpractice, Freidin Brown, P.A. is here to help. Our Tampa medical malpractice lawyers will investigate your case and pursue the maximum compensation possible for your child’s pediatric injury. Let us put 100 years of combined legal experience behind protecting your family. Contact us online or call now for a free and confidential case evaluation.

Why Choose Freidin Brown, P.A. to Represent Your Child’s Injury Case in Tampa?

When your child’s health and future are on the line, not just any personal injury law firm will do. For nearly 50 years, Freidin Brown, P.A. has served injured clients across Florida with a focus on medical malpractice. We have extensive experience in this complex area of the law and know how to build robust claims while avoiding common mistakes.

When you choose our Tampa child injury lawyers, you get effective legal representation based on:

Compassion for Parents and Children

Big billboard firms may take thousands of clients and assign lawyers hundreds of cases. Not at Freidin Brown, P.A. We selectively choose our attorneys and limit our caseload to give clients the individual attention they deserve. We don’t just want to be your legal advocates. We want to be a support system you can rely on during a difficult time.

We have served thousands of clients hurt by medical negligence, so we understand the pain, stress, and turmoil you may be feeling. We want to hear your story and provide you with compassionate advice and the resources you need to help your family move forward.

Dedicated Service to Injured People

Your attention should be on caring for your injured child, not legal issues. When you work with us, we handle every detail of your case and keep you informed throughout. At least two lawyers will oversee planning and strategy sessions, and we have a network of medical experts we regularly consult with about medical malpractice claims.

We utilize the newest courtroom technology and have two Board Certified civil trial attorneys on staff who will not hesitate to go to trial if that is what it takes to get the money you deserve.

Results That Help Victims

We have recovered over $500 million for our clients. Some of our child injury case results include:

• $38 million for retinopathy of prematurity. We secured a verdict in this case for prematurely born twin babies who were blinded after doctors failed to screen them and diagnose their condition.
• $12.7 million for a brain injury. We won this judgment for a 5-year-old child who suffered a brain injury caused by negligent medical care.
• $2 million for a wrongful death caused by misdiagnosis. We achieved this judgment for the family of a 12-year-old who tragically died from a brain hemorrhage after a hospital misdiagnosed her symptoms.
• $1.875 million for a wrongful death caused by negligent care. We secured this settlement for the family of a child who sadly died due to the negligent insertion of a feeding tube.

We Will Seek the Maximum Compensation Possible for Your Child’s Injury Claim

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), pediatricians face fewer medical malpractice lawsuits than most other specialties. However, when claimants are successful, the average payouts are among the highest of all specialties.

Verdicts and settlements in child injury cases can be significant because children may need extensive and ongoing medical treatment or, in some cases, a lifetime of medical services. Claims can also involve parents’ lost income from missing work to care for their child, as well as pain and suffering damages for the child and parents.

Our Tampa pediatric injury lawyers will identify and pursue all of your recoverable losses. Depending on the facts of your case, compensation may include:

• Emergency medical treatment
• Surgeries
• Hospital and doctor fees
• Physical therapy, rehabilitation, and educational services
• Long-term nursing
• Life care
• Parents’ lost wages and employment benefits
• Parents’ lost earning capacity if they must reduce their hours or leave the workforce to become caregivers
• Physical pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Emotional distress
• Diminished quality of life

If your claim involved a fatal child injury, we want to offer our deepest condolences. We know money cannot compensate for your loss, but it would be our honor to help you get justice. We can pursue the above awards and additional wrongful death damages.

Call Freidin Brown, P.A. today to discuss your legal options with a free consultation.

Common Pediatric Medical Malpractice Injuries Our Attorneys Seek Compensation For

Our Tampa child injury attorneys have the experience to handle a variety of pediatric medical malpractice injuries, including cases involving:

• Medication errors. Children respond differently to medications than adults and need different dosages for smaller sizes and weights. You may have a case based on a medication error if a healthcare provider prescribed the wrong medication or the wrong dosage. Medication errors can also include failing to account for drug interactions or administering medication to the wrong patient.
• Surgical complications. Children’s bodies are different from adults and still growing. That is why pediatric surgery is its own specialization. We can file a claim if a pediatric surgeon made a surgical error, failed to respond to surgical complications, performed a wrong site/wrong patient surgery, or performed an unnecessary surgery. We also handle claims involving anesthesia errors.
• Misdiagnosis. Children are vulnerable to diseases that do not affect adults as commonly. Some of these conditions, including meningitis, appendicitis, and pneumonia, commonly lead to pediatric misdiagnosis claims, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Misdiagnosis claims can also include failure to diagnose and treat a variety of illnesses, including a failure to diagnose cancer, heart problems, or brain injuries.
• Birth injuries. Birth injury claims address harm caused to newborn babies during labor and delivery. Common birth injuries include cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, bone fractures, and nerve injuries.
• Provider negligence. We can pursue claims based on doctor error, nursing error, and hospital error.

How Our Child Injury Lawyers Prove Medical Negligence

To establish medical negligence, our Tampa pediatric injury lawyers must prove that:

• The doctor owed your child a professional duty of care. The doctor had a professional obligation to treat your child according to the standards of their medical profession.
• Breach of duty. The doctor failed to treat your child or offered treatment that most other practitioners would not find reasonable or necessary.
• Causation. Your child suffered an injury because of the doctor’s breach of duty.
• Damages. Your child and family suffered financial damages and intangible losses.

We will construct your case using evidence and testimonies. We will gather medical bills, collect medical research, interview eyewitnesses, and consult with doctors and nurses about your case when necessary. We will also manage case-related communications and negotiate on your behalf. Our goal is to get the maximum settlement possible while defending you from pressure and bad-faith tactics.

Frequently Asked Questions About Child Injury Claims in Tampa

Find answers to FAQs about pediatric injuries and medical malpractice claims:

How Long Will It Take to Resolve My Child Injury Claim?

How long it takes to resolve your child injury claim will depend, in large part, on the strength of your case. When insurance companies and negligent providers know there is strong evidence against them, they may be more likely to settle quickly and avoid going to court.

Other factors that can affect case length include the depth of the investigation, the aggressiveness of the negotiations, and whether the issue goes to trial.

How Long Do I Have to File a Child Injury Lawsuit?

Florida Statutes § 95.11 establishes strict deadlines for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. Before you can sue, you must serve the defendant with a presuit notice that begins a 90-day settlement process. During this time, the court tolls (pauses) the statute of limitations. Our attorneys can tell you more about these deadlines and help you meet them.

Will My Child Injury Case Go to Trial?

Many medical malpractice cases are settled without going to trial. However, if the insurance companies and defendants do not offer a fair settlement, our team will take legal action. We have conducted over 300 trials before judges and juries with successful outcomes, and we’re prepared to represent you at trial.

Contact Our Tampa Pediatric Injury Attorneys Now for Help

Freidin Brown, P.A. serves clients in Tampa and across Florida. If your child suffered an injury, we will fight for compensation for your family. We know how to prove pediatric medical malpractice and support our clients every step of the way.

We offer free and confidential case evaluations to get you started. We can speak with you in person or over Zoom and have staff members who speak fluent Spanish. Because we do not want your current financial situation to stand in your way, we charge no upfront costs and fees for our services. Call us 24/7 to find out how a child injury lawyer from our firm can help.