Tag Archives: Miami Birth Injury Lawyer
Day Of Joy Turns Into A Nightmare – Understanding Your Rights After A Birth Injury
The birth of your child is supposed to a joyous, life-changing moment that you will never forget. Unfortunately, many parents in and around Miami are scarred by traumatizing, stress-filled memories due to the fact that their child suffered a serious injury at birth. Some birth injuries can leave your child with long-term side effects… Read More »
How Anti-Nausea Medication Zofran is Connected to Serious Birth Defects
Zofran (a.k.a. ondansetron) is a prescription drug originally intended to help patients undergoing chemotherapy deal with debilitating nausea. However, GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacturer of Zofran, pushed the drug as an off-label treatment for women struggling with morning sickness. What these pregnant patients did not realize is the serious risk of birth defects associated with Zofran… Read More »
Medical Negligence Can Cause Birth Injuries
Birth is dangerous for both the mother and baby. But when a child suffers an injury at birth it is important to look at the circumstance of the birth and ensure that the doctor and delivery team provided the best standard of care during the delivery. Under Florida’s medical malpractice statutes, if a child… Read More »
The NICA Claims vs Medical Malpractice Claims
Florida created the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Act (NICA) in 1988. The NICA establishes a special fund that allows parents to seek financial compensation for their child’s birth injury. NICA funds provide an exclusive remedy that can only be used for certain types of birth injuries. Figuring out if you eligible to file… Read More »