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Birth Injury Medical Malpractice

Nov 22, 2021

If your child suffered a birth-related injury, you might need to file a medical malpractice claim if your injury was the result of negligence. When birth-related injuries occur, they can cause children to develop preventable medical conditions.

By filing a lawsuit through a birth injury lawyer , you can fight to get compensation to help give your child the best medical care. What’s more, it can help improve your child’s quality of life. 

To learn more about birth-related injuries and how to file a medical malpractice lawsuit, please continue reading. Our guide will explore some examples of possible doctor or hospital negligence and more.

Birth-Related Injury Lawsuits

It’s important to understand that most birth-related injuries are preventable and caused by negligence. Thus, filing a medical malpractice lawsuit is essential in giving you a chance to seek compensation. If you are awarded compensation, it could help you pay for a variety of necessary services and treatment related to birth injuries, including:

  • Special education expenses
  • Miscellaneous expenses
  • Occupational therapy
  • Adaptive equipment
  • Physical therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Mobility aids
  • Nursing care
  • Medications
  • Special care
  • Surgery

The average payout for medical malpractice lawsuits related to birth injuries is $1 million for children less than a month old. Keep in mind that all cases are different. If you win your lawsuit, you could be awarded more or less than that amount.

When to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Birth-related injuries are those that developed as a result of negligence prior to, during, or just after childbirth. If your child is a victim of such an injury, you should speak with a birth injury lawyer right away.

The sooner you take action in seeking compensation, the more time you will allow your attorney to have to research your case and gather the necessary evidence. Furthermore, you should strive to seek compensation as soon as possible to ensure that your child has the care needed to improve their quality of life.

It’s worth noting that the average financial burden of caring for a child with special health care needs is near 40%. As such, it’s important to strive for as much compensation as possible. When you secure the services of a birth injury lawyer, you can trust that your attorney will work to get you the maximum compensation for your family’s hardship.

Children who suffer birth injuries often experience medical problems throughout their life. Some of the issues that can affect them include:

  • Difficulty speaking
  • Eating difficulties
  • Trouble walking

When you make the decision to file a medical malpractice claim for a birth-related injury, you aren’t just helping your family — you are helping other families, as well, since you are holding doctors or hospitals accountable for mistakes that are preventable. You could be saving another child from suffering a birth injury, so it’s important to take action.

Moreover, your lawsuit shines a light on the medical industry and raises awareness regarding medical malpractice. Doctors and hospitals aren’t perfect and make their share of mistakes. And some have greater consequences than others. Your lawsuit could even reveal evidence that stops a doctor from practicing medicine who shouldn’t be.

Taking on the medical establishment can feel intimidating. But with the right birth injury lawyer in your corner fighting for your rights, you can take a stand with confidence. It’s important to choose a legal firm that has experience in both the medical and legal fields. At the Doctor Lawyer Firm, you get exactly that. 

If you need to file a medical malpractice claim, read on to learn why the Doctor Lawyer Firm is Florida’s trusted choice for taking on the medical industry.

Legal and Medical Experience You Can Trust

Matthew Sowell is one of the few Florida lawyers certified by the Florida Bar and the American Board of Professional Liability. He is also the founding chairman of the Stroke Litigation Group. Over the years, Matt has won millions of dollars in verdicts, ensuring that his clients are awarded the compensation they deserve in challenging medical malpractice cases.

Fadi Chakour is a former medical doctor who left the field to practice law in medical malpractice litigation. As a doctor, he treated many patients and loved ones who were injured due to the negligence of other physicians. Fadi’s combined medical and legal knowledge makes him a powerful advocate for injured people who are victims of medical negligence.

Get the Compensation You Deserve — Call Today

If you believe your child is a victim of medical malpractice and wish to file a claim, contact the Doctor Lawyer Firm today. The birth injury lawyer team of Sowell & Chakour has decades of combined experience to assist with your medical-related legal matters. Call today at 1-833-MedMals or fill out their online contact form to get started.

The information in this blog post is for reference only and not legal advice. As such, you should not decide whether to contact a lawyer based on the information in this blog post. Moreover, there is no lawyer-client relationship resulting from this blog post, nor should any such relationship be implied. If you need legal counsel, please consult a lawyer licensed to practice in your jurisdiction.

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