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We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to listen to your story, review the evidence, and determine the strength of your claim.
Our team moves quickly to preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and secure documentation.
We ensure you are receiving the proper medical attention and that your injuries are fully documented to reflect the true impact on your life.
We present a comprehensive demand to the insurance companies. We handle all direct communication, protecting you from their high-pressure tactics.
While many cases settle out of court, we are always prepared to take your case to trial if the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement.
It is important to distinguish between birth injuries and birth defects. Birth injuries occur during pregnancy, labor, or delivery due to medical negligence — they are preventable. Birth defects are structural abnormalities present at birth due to genetic factors or environmental exposures and are not necessarily caused by negligent care.
Common birth injuries include cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries (Erb’s palsy), skull fractures, brain injuries, and hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) — a serious condition caused by oxygen deprivation to the brain during birth.
Failure to monitor fetal distress, delayed C-section decisions, or umbilical cord complications that deprive the baby of oxygen are among the most serious and common causes of birth-related brain injuries and cerebral palsy.
Extended labor without timely medical intervention can cause physical trauma and oxygen deprivation. Delays in diagnosis of fetal distress are a frequent source of preventable birth injuries.
Incorrect use of forceps or vacuum extractors during delivery can cause skull fractures, brain injuries, and nerve damage including brachial plexus injuries.
Undiagnosed or poorly managed maternal conditions — including gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and infections — can harm the baby if medical staff fail to monitor and respond appropriately.
Certain medications administered during pregnancy or labor carry risk of birth injuries. Improper dosing of Pitocin, anesthesia errors, or prescribing medications with known fetal risks may give rise to a claim.
Birth injury cases require attorneys who understand both personal injury law and complex medical records. At Porcaro Law Group, our legal process includes:
We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we recover compensation. Contact us today.
Florida families have two primary legal avenues for birth injury claims. A traditional medical malpractice lawsuit allows families to sue negligent doctors, nurses, and hospitals directly for the full range of damages. The Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA) provides a no-fault administrative compensation program for certain neurological birth injuries — but NICA participation may limit the ability to pursue medical providers through the courts.
Determining which path is appropriate requires careful legal analysis of the injury type, the circumstances of the birth, and the specific medical providers involved. Our attorneys guide families through this decision with a thorough review of the facts.
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Some birth defects can result from medications prescribed during pregnancy. Certain antidepressants (including SSRIs such as Zoloft, Prozac, and Paxil), blood thinners, hormone drugs, and other medications carry known risks of fetal abnormalities. If a prescription medication contributed to your child’s injury or birth defect, there may be a product liability or medical malpractice claim available.
The CDC reports that 1 in 28 babies born in Florida have a major birth defect — and some of these cases are preventable. Always consult your doctor before continuing or discontinuing any medications during pregnancy.
Birth injury claims in Florida have complex timing rules that differ from standard personal injury claims:
The deadlines in birth injury cases are complex. Contact our attorneys as soon as you suspect medical negligence — do not wait.
In the most serious cases involving permanent disability or wrongful death, damages may also include compensation for the loss of the child’s future earning capacity.
Porcaro Law Group represents birth injury families throughout South Florida including Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Boynton Beach.
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If you’re injured in an accident, your first priority should be your health. Seek medical attention right away, even if you feel okay at first. Document the accident scene, collect contact information from others involved or witnesses, and report the incident to the appropriate authorities or property owner. It can also help to speak with a personal injury lawyer early to protect your rights.
To have a potential personal injury case, there generally must be: (1) someone else’s negligence, (2) an injury, and (3) a direct connection between the negligence and your injury. A lawyer can help review the facts of your situation and explain whether you may have a valid claim.
No. Porcaro Law Group offers a free consultation so you can discuss your accident and legal options with us at no cost or obligation.
Most personal injury lawyers, including Porcaro LawGroup, work on a contingency fee basis. This means you do not pay attorney’s fees unless your case results in a recovery.
Florida has time limits, called statutes of limitations, that apply to personal injury cases. In most cases, you have TWO YEARS from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. It’s important to act early, so you don’t miss the deadline.
