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Birth Injury Lawyer in Stuart & Martin County
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and other birth injuries caused by medical negligence can affect a child for life. Juan Cordero Lawyers fights for affected families throughout Florida. Free consultation.
Florida Statute of Limitations: Medical malpractice claims in Florida generally must be filed within 2 years of discovering the injury. Birth injury cases have special rules — contact us immediately to protect your child's rights.
Birth Injury Cases We Handle
Birth injuries caused by medical negligence are among the most devastating cases we handle. When doctors, nurses, or hospital staff fail to meet the standard of care during labor and delivery, the consequences can be permanent. We hold medical providers accountable and fight for the lifetime care your child deserves.
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
- Cerebral palsy caused by oxygen deprivation
- Brachial plexus injuries (Erb's palsy)
- Failure to perform timely C-section
- Improper use of forceps or vacuum extractor
- Failure to monitor fetal distress
- Medication errors during labor and delivery
- Neonatal infections and delayed treatment
Compensation for Birth Injury Families
Birth injuries often require a lifetime of medical care, therapy, and support. We fight for every dollar your family needs.
Lifetime Medical Care
All future medical treatment, surgeries, therapies, and specialized care your child will need throughout their life.
Rehabilitation & Therapy
Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and developmental support.
Special Education
Costs of specialized schooling, tutoring, and educational support services.
Assistive Devices & Home Modifications
Wheelchairs, communication devices, and home modifications to accommodate your child's needs.
Pain & Suffering
Compensation for your child's pain and suffering, as well as the emotional distress of the entire family.
Lost Future Earnings
If the injury affects your child's ability to work as an adult, we pursue compensation for their lost earning potential.
How We Handle Birth Injury Cases
Medical Record Review
We obtain and analyze all prenatal, labor, delivery, and neonatal records to identify deviations from the standard of care.
Expert Medical Opinions
We work with board-certified OB/GYNs, neonatologists, and neurologists to establish causation and negligence.
Life Care Planning
We partner with life care planners to calculate the full lifetime cost of your child's care needs.
Maximum Recovery
We negotiate aggressively with hospitals and insurers — and take the case to trial if necessary to secure full compensation.
Your Child Deserves Justice.
Birth injury cases are time-sensitive. Call us now for a free, confidential consultation. No fees unless we win.