If you were injured due to someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Contact one of our experienced lawyers at (561) 293-2600 for legal advice and representation.
Bringing home a child from the hospital is supposed to be a joyous moment for everyone involved. Unfortunately, when a birth injury occurs, that sweet moment can quickly become devastating.
Birth injuries are often preventable and caused by medical malpractice. Whether a doctor or nurse has directly caused the injury or failed to warn the parents of potential risks, you may be able to file a lawsuit and seek compensation for your damages.
These types of injuries can cause permanent brain damage and other long-term effects for children. Many of those born with an injury become disabled and have to receive long-term medical treatment.
If you, your partner, or your child was injured while giving birth or shortly after, please contact Osborne & Francis to schedule a free review of your potential case. Contact us online or at (561) 293-2600.
So you've been in a car accident. What happens next? There are many things that you should do but here are the three most important:
Number One: See a doctor immediately.
A broken bone is easy to see, but some injuries are not. The most common injuries from car accidents happen in the neck, back, or head. The only way to diagnose and treat them is by seeing a doctor. A doctor can help ease the pain, provide medication, reassure you of how your injury may impact your daily life, and tell you what not to do to make it worse.
A visit to the doctor can also give you legally protected time off to recover and rest your body after an accident, and it documents and provides the evidence you may need for your case. Even a five-mile-per-hour car accident can cause a serious injury. So whether you've had a severe accident or a minor collision, see a doctor. And if you don't have medical insurance, let us know and we'll make sure that you receive the proper care.
Number Two: Write everything down.
Even if it seems small, during times of stress or injury it is common to forget the little details. Make sure you keep note of the pain that you're in. With neck, back, and head injuries, sometimes simple activities such as walking up the stairs or picking up a toddler may cause severe pain.
You may not be sleeping well at night. Documenting how much you sleep and how often you wake up due to pain is also very important. And lastly, if you have any cuts or bruises, take daily photos as you heal. This will provide visual evidence of the injuries that you've suffered.
Number Three: Do not speak to an insurance company until you've spoken to a lawyer.
Please understand that the insurance adjuster works for a billion-dollar corporation and not for you. Their interests are solely for their insurance company, and their goal is to provide you with the least amount of financial settlement as quickly as possible. When you do speak with them, remember they will record the conversation. Why do they do this? Because they've been trained to ask questions that may confuse you. So talk to us before you talk to them.
So remember: See a doctor, document everything, and call us before calling the insurance company for your free private consultation. We are here for you. Real tough lawyers fighting real tough issues.
In Florida, parents have two years to file a medical malpractice lawsuit after a birth injury occurs. However, because birth injuries can take a long time to diagnose in some cases, the clock doesn’t start until the discovery of the injury.
So, for example, if you have a child and they’re diagnosed with an illness or disability a few years after their birth, you would have two years from that point to file a lawsuit.
Some birth injuries cannot be avoided, but many are caused by medical malpractice. Medical malpractice (especially with birth injuries) can take two forms. Either the medical professional did something that directly caused an injury to occur, or they failed to warn the parent of the potential risk before proceeding.
Common mistakes medical professionals may make include:
Common risks that medical professionals fail to warn mothers of include:
If a mother doesn’t know all the risks associated with certain techniques, drugs, or surgeries, they can’t make a well-informed decision. If they had known all of the risk factors going in, it’s possible that they would have made a different decision, and therefore, the injury never would have happened.
If you, your partner, or your child were injured during birth, it’s time to seek compensation for your damages. The term “damages” refers to any losses that you experience as a result of an accident or injury. Damages can be monetary losses (economic damages) or not (non-economic damages).
Damages you may be able to recover after a birth injury include:
Past and future medical treatment:
Past and future lost wages
Lost earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Disfigurement and scarring
Wrongful death compensation in the event that a birth injury causes fatality:
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It may seem daunting to file a lawsuit, but Osborne & Francis is here to help you from start to finish. We’ll gather evidence and build your case while you can focus on resting and recovering with your new baby.
We have experience handling complex birth injury cases in the Boca Raton area and are confident in our ability to get you the compensation that you deserve. To learn more about the legal process or to schedule a free case evaluation, please contact us online or at (561) 293-2600.
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