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Birth Injury / HIE Lawyer
Birth Injury Lawyer Florida
Birth injuries caused by medical negligence can have lifelong consequences. Our attorneys specialize in these complex, high-stakes cases.
Florida Birth Injury & HIE Specialists
Birth injuries are among the most heartbreaking cases we handle. When a child suffers a preventable injury during labor or delivery due to medical negligence, the consequences can be lifelong — affecting the child and the entire family for decades.
HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy) occurs when a baby's brain is deprived of oxygen during birth. It can result in cerebral palsy, developmental delays, seizure disorders, and other serious conditions. In many cases, HIE is caused by the failure of medical professionals to properly monitor and respond to signs of fetal distress.
These cases require specialized medical and legal expertise. Our attorneys work with leading neonatologists, obstetricians, and life care planners to build the strongest possible case and pursue the full compensation your family needs for a lifetime of care.
Visit our dedicated birth injury resources at www.birthinjuryadvocates.org
Common Causes of Birth Injuries
- Delayed or improper C-section
- Failure to detect umbilical cord problems
- Improper use of forceps or vacuum
- Failure to monitor fetal heart rate
- Medication errors during labor
- Failure to treat maternal infections
Conditions We Handle
- HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy)
- Cerebral palsy from oxygen deprivation
- Brachial plexus injuries (Erb's palsy)
- Brain damage from delayed C-section
- Shoulder dystocia injuries
- Neonatal stroke
- Kernicterus (severe jaundice)
- Failure to monitor fetal distress
What Compensation Can Cover
- Lifetime medical care and therapy
- Special education and developmental services
- Adaptive equipment and home modifications
- Lost future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Family caregiver compensation
Florida Birth Injury Law Explained
Birth injury cases in Florida are among the most legally complex — governed by the same medical malpractice statutes as other healthcare claims, but with unique rules for minors and catastrophic injuries.
Statute of Limitations for Minors
Florida's medical malpractice statute of limitations is 2 years from discovery with a 4-year absolute repose (§95.11(4)(b)). However, for birth injuries involving minors, Florida Statute §95.11(4)(b) provides that the limitations period does not begin to run until the child's 8th birthday in certain circumstances. These rules are complex — contact us immediately to protect your child's rights.
NICA — Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury
Florida's Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA) (§766.301–766.316) provides a no-fault compensation system for certain birth-related neurological injuries. Participating physicians and hospitals are shielded from malpractice suits for qualifying injuries. However, NICA coverage is limited — and many birth injuries do not qualify. We evaluate whether NICA applies and whether a malpractice claim is the better path.
Pre-Suit Requirements & Expert Corroboration
Like all Florida medical malpractice claims, birth injury cases require a mandatory pre-suit investigation under §766.106 — including a Notice of Intent to Initiate Litigation and a corroborating opinion from a qualified medical expert (neonatologist, OB/GYN, or relevant specialist). We work with leading experts nationwide to build the strongest possible case for your child's future.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Florida Birth Injury Cases
What is HIE (Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy) and can I sue for it?
HIE is brain damage caused by oxygen deprivation during birth, often due to a delayed C-section, failure to monitor fetal distress, or improper delivery. If medical negligence caused your child's HIE, you may have a medical malpractice claim. Juan Cordero Lawyers specializes in HIE and birth injury cases.
How long do I have to file a birth injury lawsuit in Florida?
Florida has a 2-year statute of limitations for medical malpractice, but birth injury cases involving minors may have extended deadlines. Under §95.11(4)(b), the limitations period does not begin to run until the child's 8th birthday in certain circumstances. The clock can be complex — contact Juan Cordero Lawyers immediately at 305.525.8957 to protect your child's rights.
What compensation is available in a birth injury case?
Compensation can include past and future medical expenses, lifetime care costs, special education and therapy, lost future earning capacity, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Birth injury cases often involve millions of dollars in lifetime care needs.
How do I know if my child's birth injury was caused by medical negligence?
Signs of potential negligence include delayed C-section, abnormal fetal heart rate monitoring, improper use of forceps or vacuum, failure to treat maternal infections, and low Apgar scores. Juan Cordero Lawyers works with medical experts to evaluate your case at no cost.
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
HIE is one of the most serious and legally complex birth injuries. We have a dedicated page covering causes, consequences, the legal process, and what your family can recover.
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