Professional negligence
Careful evaluation of medical care when a preventable birth injury is suspected.
An initial overview of the evidence and questions that may shape the case.
A poor outcome alone does not establish medical negligence. The records must show that a healthcare professional failed to meet the applicable standard of care before, during or after delivery, and that this failure caused a preventable injury.
The original First Choice Law materials identify several conditions that may warrant careful medical and legal review.
These claims commonly require complete prenatal and delivery records, independent expert review and careful documentation of the child's long-term needs. Recoverable losses may include medical care, future treatment, home adaptations, lost income and the effect on quality of life, depending on the facts and Florida law.
This content is informational. Deadlines and rights depend on the date, facts and law applicable to the case.
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A birth injury can create lifelong medical and financial needs. These cases require detailed review by qualified professionals to determine what happened and whether the standard of care was met.
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