Birth Injury Attorney

When a newborn is deprived of oxygen during birth, the consequences can be devastating and lifelong. Birth asphyxia may lead to serious neurological, physical, and developmental complications that require ongoing medical attention and care.

Potential Long-Term Effects

Depending on the severity and duration of oxygen deprivation, birth asphyxia can result in conditions such as:

• Cerebral palsy: Muscle control and coordination issues that can range from mild to severe.

• Developmental delays or cognitive impairments: Challenges with learning, speech, or motor skills.

• Seizure disorders or epilepsy: Caused by lasting neurological damage.

• Organ dysfunction: Damage to the heart, lungs, kidneys, or liver resulting from oxygen deprivation.

Emotional and Financial Impact on Families

The emotional toll on parents and caregivers can be overwhelming. In addition to the heartbreak of watching your child struggle, families may face extensive financial burdens, including:

• Immediate medical expenses for neonatal intensive care, diagnostic testing, and early treatment

• Ongoing therapy costs such as physical, occupational, or speech therapy

• Specialized equipment and home modifications to accommodate the child’s needs

• Long-term care and educational support for children with permanent disabilities

• Loss of income or earning capacity when parents must leave work to provide care

These challenges often persist for years, sometimes a lifetime, creating stress and uncertainty for the entire family.

How Schlesinger Law Offices Can Help

Under Florida law, parents have the right to seek justice if medical negligence contributed to their child’s injury. A birth injury claim can provide compensation for:

• Medical and rehabilitation costs (past and future)

• Pain, suffering, and emotional distress

• Lost wages or reduced earning capacity

• Costs of lifelong care and support services

Pursuing legal action also helps families gain answers about what went wrong and can encourage accountability to prevent future harm.

At Schlesinger Law Offices, we understand how deeply birth injuries affect families. Our Fort Lauderdale birth injury lawyers combine compassionate client care with aggressive legal advocacy. We work closely with medical experts, obstetric specialists, and life-care planners to uncover the truth, determine liability, and pursue the compensation your family deserves.

Our firm has earned a reputation for excellence in complex medical malpractice and birth injury litigation throughout South Florida and the U.S.. We’re here to guide you through every step of the process, answering your questions, protecting your rights, and fighting for the justice your child deserves.