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Day Of Joy Turns Into A Nightmare – Understanding Your Rights After A Birth Injury

By Alan Goldfarb, P.A. |

The birth of your child is supposed to a joyous, life-changing moment that you will never forget. Unfortunately, many parents in and around Miami are scarred by traumatizing, stress-filled memories due to the fact that their child suffered a serious injury at birth. Some birth injuries can leave your child with long-term side effects… Read More »

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How Anti-Nausea Medication Zofran is Connected to Serious Birth Defects

By Alan Goldfarb, P.A. |

Zofran (a.k.a. ondansetron) is a prescription drug originally intended to help patients undergoing chemotherapy deal with debilitating nausea. However, GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacturer of Zofran, pushed the drug as an off-label treatment for women struggling with morning sickness. What these pregnant patients did not realize is the serious risk of birth defects associated with Zofran… Read More »

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Nightmare in the Delivery Room – Understanding Shoulder Dystocia

By Alan Goldfarb, P.A. |

The birth of a child should be a joyous event filled with fond memories and the recognition that a new life has been brought into this world. Unfortunately, not all births are joyous. Many are quite traumatic and can have permanent damaging effects on the newborn child. A prime example is shoulder dystocia. This… Read More »

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Medical Negligence Can Cause Birth Injuries

By Alan Goldfarb, P.A. |

Birth is dangerous for both the mother and baby. But when a child suffers an injury at birth it is important to look at the circumstance of the birth and ensure that the doctor and delivery team provided the best standard of care during the delivery. Under Florida’s medical malpractice statutes, if a child… Read More »

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The NICA Claims vs Medical Malpractice Claims

By Alan Goldfarb, P.A. |

Florida created the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Act (NICA) in 1988. The NICA establishes a special fund that allows parents to seek financial compensation for their child’s birth injury. NICA funds provide an exclusive remedy that can only be used for certain types of birth injuries. Figuring out if you eligible to file… Read More »

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