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Families in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade searching for birth injury lawyers near me may be able to file a medical malpractice claim when a doctor, nurse or hospital fails to follow accepted medical standards during pregnancy, labor or delivery. A claim can seek compensation for medical bills, ongoing care, lost wages and pain and suffering.
If your baby was hurt during birth in South Florida, call the Law Offices of Jason Turchin at 800-337-7755 for a free consultation. You pay no fees or costs if there is no recovery.
What counts as a birth injury caused by medical negligence?
A birth injury caused by medical negligence is harm to a baby that happens because a healthcare provider did not meet accepted medical standards. Not every birth injury is malpractice. Some complications happen even with proper care.
Doctors, nurses and hospitals have a duty to provide proper care during pregnancy, labor and delivery. When they fail to do so, serious injuries can occur, including:
- Cerebral palsy: brain damage that can be caused by lack of oxygen during birth.
- Erb’s palsy: nerve damage that can result from improper handling during delivery.
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE): brain injury from prolonged oxygen deprivation.
- Shoulder dystocia injuries: harm caused by excessive force during a difficult delivery.
- Delayed C-section complications: injuries linked to a failure to perform a timely emergency C-section.
- Infections: infections that may result from medical negligence.
Some oxygen-related injuries can affect deeper brain structures. You can read more about brain stem injuries, their causes and treatment.
What are common causes of preventable birth injuries?
Many preventable birth injuries trace back to missed warning signs or delayed action in the delivery room. The most common causes include:
- Failure to monitor fetal distress
- Delayed emergency C-sections
- Improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors
- Medication errors during pregnancy or labor
- Ignoring signs that a baby is not getting enough oxygen
Who may be responsible for a birth injury?
More than one person or facility may share responsibility for a birth injury. A claim may be brought against:
- Negligent obstetricians
- Delivery room nurses
- Hospital administrators responsible for unsafe practices
- The hospital itself, depending on the facts
Birth injury claims are a type of medical malpractice case. Learn more about how our Florida medical malpractice lawyers handle hospital negligence claims.
Birth injury lawyers in Miami-Dade County
Families in Miami, Hialeah and across Miami-Dade County may have a medical malpractice case if their child was injured during birth because of a provider’s mistake. The firm helps families with birth injuries at hospitals such as Jackson Memorial, Baptist Hospital, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Hialeah Hospital and Palmetto General Hospital.
Common injuries in these cases include brain damage from oxygen deprivation, nerve injuries from delivery trauma and infections due to medical negligence. Hialeah families can learn more on our page for Hialeah birth injury lawyers.
Birth injury lawyers in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County
In Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, medical negligence during labor and delivery can cause lifelong disabilities. If a doctor failed to properly monitor your baby or delayed necessary treatment, you may be able to file a claim.
The firm can handle birth injury cases at Broward Health, Holy Cross Health and Memorial Regional Hospital. Each case starts with a careful review of the medical records and the timeline of labor and delivery.
Birth injury lawyers in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County
Families in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach and Jupiter may have legal grounds to seek compensation after a birth injury at hospitals like St. Mary’s Medical Center and Good Samaritan Medical Center. A claim may be possible if:
- Doctors ignored signs of fetal distress
- A baby suffered oxygen deprivation during birth
- A newborn was injured due to improper delivery techniques
For more on Palm Beach County cases, visit our page for West Palm Beach birth injury lawyers.
How do I find a lawyer for a birth injury case in South Florida?
Look for a lawyer with experience in medical malpractice, a willingness to review your records at no cost and a fee arrangement you understand. Before you hire anyone, check:
- Experience handling medical malpractice and birth injury claims
- Whether the firm handles cases in your county
- Peer ratings and client reviews from independent organizations
- How fees and case costs are charged
- Who will communicate with you and how often
What should I do if I think my baby’s birth injury was preventable?
Start by focusing on your child’s care, then preserve records and get a legal review as soon as you can. These steps can help protect a possible claim:
- Follow every treatment and therapy recommendation for your child.
- Request copies of prenatal, labor, delivery and newborn medical records.
- Write down what you remember about labor and delivery while it is fresh.
- Keep bills, receipts and records of time missed from work.
- Avoid giving recorded statements to an insurer or hospital representative before you get legal advice.
- Speak with an experienced birth injury attorney about your options.
What to expect when filing a birth injury claim in South Florida
Birth injury claims in Florida follow medical malpractice rules, which include steps that must happen before a lawsuit is filed. The process often looks like this:
- Free case review: a lawyer listens to your story and looks at the basic facts.
- Medical record review: records are gathered and reviewed to see whether the standard of care may have been breached.
- Presuit investigation: Florida requires a presuit investigation and notice of intent before a medical negligence lawsuit, under Florida Statute §766.106.
- Negotiation or lawsuit: the claim may resolve through negotiation, or it may proceed to a lawsuit in court.
Some birth-related neurological injuries may fall under Florida’s Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan, found in Florida Statute §766.301 and the sections that follow. A lawyer can review whether that program may apply to your child’s case.
What compensation may families receive in a birth injury claim?
A birth injury claim can seek compensation for both financial losses and the human cost of the injury. Depending on the facts, this may include:
- Medical expenses such as surgeries, physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Assistive devices and home modifications
- Special education and long-term care needs
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages for parents who must provide full-time care
Pain and suffering does not come with a receipt, so it is often the hardest part to value. Our guide on how to calculate pain and suffering in Florida explains common approaches.
How long do you have to file a birth injury claim in Florida?
Florida law generally allows parents to file a medical malpractice lawsuit for a birth injury within two years of discovering the injury, but no later than eight years after the injury occurred. These time limits are found in Florida Statute §95.11.
Exceptions and details can change the deadline in a specific case. Contacting an attorney as soon as possible can help protect your child’s rights.
How much do birth injury lawyers charge in Florida?
The Law Offices of Jason Turchin handles birth injury cases on a contingency fee basis. Fees and costs are waived if there is no recovery, so families do not pay upfront to get started.
For answers to other common questions about fees and injury claims, see our Florida personal injury FAQs.
Why Choose the Law Offices of Jason Turchin
The Law Offices of Jason Turchin is based in South Florida and helps families in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Attorney Jason Turchin is the founder and principal attorney of the firm, which is based in Weston, Florida.
Jason Turchin was named AV Preeminent Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence by Martindale-Hubbell in 2026. He also received the Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Platinum Award in 2026.
He has been included on the Super Lawyers list from 2020 through 2026 and holds an Avvo 10.0 Superb Rating. The firm handles personal injury cases in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Washington, D.C., and throughout the U.S. with a network of co-counsels and local counsels.
Cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, with fees and costs waived if there is no recovery. That allows South Florida families to have a birth injury case reviewed without financial risk.
Frequently Asked Questions About Birth Injury Cases
How do I know if my child’s birth injury was caused by medical malpractice?
Medical errors often go unnoticed until symptoms appear months or years later. If your child has developmental delays, muscle weakness or other signs of birth trauma, a birth injury lawyer can review the medical records to help determine whether malpractice may have occurred.
Can I file a claim if my child was born several years ago?
Possibly, but Florida law limits how long you have to take legal action. If your child is under eight years old and the injury was only recently discovered, you may still have time to file a claim.
Who is the top birth injury lawyer near me in South Florida?
No one lawyer is the right fit for every family. Look for experience with medical malpractice claims, independent peer ratings, clear fee terms and a firm that handles cases in your county.
Does it cost anything to talk to a lawyer about a birth injury?
No. The consultation is free, and the Law Offices of Jason Turchin handles birth injury cases on a contingency fee basis, with fees and costs waived if there is no recovery.
Talk to a South Florida Birth Injury Lawyer Today
If your child suffered a birth injury because of medical negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. The Law Offices of Jason Turchin helps families across Miami, Hialeah, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and all of South Florida.
Call 800-337-7755 today for a free consultation, or contact the Law Offices of Jason Turchin online. You pay no fees or costs if there is no recovery.
