{"id":495,"date":"2025-11-05T19:57:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T19:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstchoicelaw.com\/new\/?page_id=495"},"modified":"2026-01-27T20:26:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T20:26:07","slug":"birth-injuries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.firstchoicelaw.com\/new\/personal-injury-attorney\/birth-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"Birth Injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Birth Injury in Orlando? We can help you!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Although today’s technological advances have greatly reduced the chances of a problem occurring during labor, it is still possible for human error to jeopardize the health of the baby or mother. Unfortunately, these errors are more common than you would think. According to the CDC, 7 out of every 1,000 children in our country are\u00a0victims of birth injuries<\/strong>.<\/p>

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Determining that the primary cause of a birth injury was\u00a0medical negligence\u00a0can be complicated. It is necessary to prove that healthcare professionals did not maintain a high standard of care before, during, or after delivery and the result was a health problem or injury to the patient.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Types Of Birth Injuries<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Medical negligence before, during, or after labor can cause lifelong damage, such as:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Types Of Birth Injuries<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Medical negligence before, during, or after labor can cause lifelong damage, such as:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Cerebral palsy<\/strong>, a series of neurological disorders that can severely affect different functions of the body.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Spina bifida<\/strong>, a defect that occurs when the spinal cord and surrounding tissues do not develop properly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Neuropraxia<\/strong>, a birth injury that hinders the transmission of nerve impulses through connective tissues.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Brachial plexus palsy<\/strong>, which occurs when the baby\u2019s shoulder becomes trapped against the mother\u2019s pelvis, damaging fibers, muscles, and nerves.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Cephalohematoma<\/strong>, the accumulation of blood under the cranial bone due to the rupture of blood vessels on the head. In severe cases cephalohematoma can lead to brain damage, cerebral palsy, and other complications.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Oxygen Deprivation<\/strong>, or lack of oxygen during birth. It can cause serious and permanent injuries with lifelong consequences including brain damage, damage to the heart and other organs, and even\u00a0death.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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While some minor\u00a0birth injuries<\/strong>\u00a0may heal on their own, other cases may require immediate treatment to minimize the impact of complications on your child’s life. In some extreme cases, the baby may be left with a lifelong disability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Filing a claim for birth injuries is possible in Florida<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Florida statute of limitations establishes a 2-year period from the time of delivery to\u00a0file a claim for a birth injury case. In addition, you must contact another doctor, to give an affidavit as to the validity of your claim. The latter is crucial to proceed with a lawsuit.\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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You will need to show that the doctors or nurses involved in the delivery did not properly perform their duties. It will also be necessary to prove that the negligence of the doctors or nurses was the cause of the injuries. You will likely have to resort to a team of specialized doctors and researchers to prove this.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Common types of damages in Florida birth injury claims<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If you are hit by a motor vehicle in Orlando or vicinity, stay calm and, aside from seeking emergency medical attention for your injuries, get the names and contact information of any witnesses, take photos of the scene and make a police report. Then, call First Choice Law and get attorneys Jason Recksiedler, esq. and Caroline Fischer Espi, esq., to begin immediately setting up the claim with the insurance company, securing your complete medical prognosis, and thoroughly investigating your crash to maximize your compensation. We have the legal experience and legal expertise you will need.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Under state law, you are entitled to compensatory damages if you can prove that the\u00a0birth injuries were caused by medical negligence<\/strong>. Although money cannot always alleviate the discomfort and problems caused by this type of situation, it can help cover present and future medical expenses and help you help your child have a better quality of life.<\/p>

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Compensatory damages can include:<\/p>