Baby Delivery Lawyer in Miami

Over 40 Years Fighting for Miami Families Injured During Labor and Delivery

When something goes wrong during labor and delivery, the consequences can reshape a family’s entire future. Some complications arise from natural causes. Others happen because a medical provider made an error or failed to act when the standard of care required action. When negligence during childbirth causes serious harm to a baby or mother, families may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim. At Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt, we represent families in Miami and throughout Florida who are facing exactly that situation.

Our firm has been handling catastrophic injury and medical malpractice cases for over 40 years. Jed Kurzban, our founding trial attorney, was selected to the Super Lawyers list since 2019 and authored How Justice Is Served. Our attorneys have achieved victories in trial and appellate courts across the country and appear regularly in Miami-Dade County courts. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for your family.

If your child or a member of your family was seriously injured during childbirth, contact our Miami baby delivery attorneys today for a free, confidential consultation. Call us at (786) 788-8557.

Delivery Complications That May Involve Medical Negligence

Not every difficult birth involves malpractice, but certain failures in the delivery room are recognized patterns of obstetric negligence. Understanding what occurred during labor is the first step toward determining whether care fell below the accepted standard.

• Fetal distress: When a baby’s oxygen supply is compromised during labor, continuous electronic fetal monitoring can detect warning signs early. Failure to respond to changes in fetal heart rate can lead to brain damage, developmental delays, or cerebral palsy.
• Shoulder dystocia: This occurs when a baby’s shoulder becomes lodged behind the mother’s pubic bone during delivery. Improper handling can cause brachial plexus injuries, nerve damage, or fractures.
• Delayed or failed emergency C-section: Failure to perform a cesarean section when clinical indicators clearly call for one is among the most recognized forms of obstetric negligence and can cause hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), a type of brain damage resulting from oxygen deprivation.
• Umbilical cord complications: A prolapsed or compressed cord can cut off oxygen and nutrients to the baby. Prompt detection through fetal monitoring is important in reducing the risk of permanent injury.
• Improper use of delivery instruments: Forceps and vacuum extractors require precise application. Incorrect use can cause skull fractures, intracranial hemorrhage, or nerve injuries.
• Medication errors: Improper administration of labor-inducing drugs such as Pitocin can cause uterine rupture or fetal distress.
• Preeclampsia and eclampsia: These conditions involve dangerously elevated blood pressure and require prompt diagnosis and management. Failure to recognize or treat them can cause seizures, organ failure, or stroke in the mother and serious harm to the baby.

How We Build Baby Delivery Complication Cases in Miami

A successful medical malpractice claim requires establishing that a provider-patient relationship existed, that the provider owed a duty of care, that the duty was breached through negligence, and that the breach directly caused harm. Proving breach and causation in a delivery room setting is technically demanding work, and we don’t approach it lightly.

Gathering Evidence and Identifying Negligence

We obtain complete medical records, including fetal monitoring strips, nursing notes, physician orders, and imaging studies. We then work with independent medical professionals, including those from institutions such as Johns Hopkins University, who review the pregnancy, labor, and delivery timeline against the accepted standard of care.

Examining All Responsible Parties

Liability in these cases can involve obstetricians, nurses, anesthesiologists, and the hospital itself, and we examine each participant’s role carefully. When a fair resolution can’t be reached, we’re prepared to take the case to trial and present technically complex medical evidence clearly to Miami-Dade County judges and juries.

Compensation Available in Florida Birth Injury Cases

The financial burden on families whose children require long-term care after a preventable delivery complication can be significant. We work with financial professionals and life-care planners to document the full scope of what our clients have lost and what they may need going forward.

Types of Recoverable Damages

Recoverable damages in a Florida birth injury malpractice case can include:

• Past and future medical bills
• Rehabilitation and therapy costs
• Adaptive equipment and home modifications
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Lost earning capacity
• Long-term care costs for a child with permanent disabilities

Florida’s Statute of Limitations

Florida law generally requires medical malpractice claims to be filed within two years of when the injury was discovered or should have been discovered, with certain exceptions that may apply to minors. Speak with a baby delivery complications lawyer in Miami promptly to understand how the deadline applies to your situation.

Our Results in Medical Malpractice Litigation

Our results reflect our committed advocacy. We’ve recovered millions of dollars for clients in these cases, including a $7.2 million medical malpractice verdict and a $5.7 million Miami jury verdict.

Why Miami Families Choose Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt

Delivery complication cases are among the most technically and emotionally demanding cases in medical malpractice law. Families need a firm with the litigation depth to take on large hospital systems and well-funded defendants.

Our team has won trials across the country in complex, high-stakes cases. We are nationally recognized, earning distinctions including a 2024 Chambers USA ranking, inclusion among the 2024 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers, recognition by Best Law Firms, and a 2025 American Association of Attorney Advocates award. We are also proud to be a BBB Accredited Business. When cases require coordination across jurisdictions, we work with a network of local counsel attorneys to maintain a cohesive legal strategy. Through it all, we handle the legal burden so families can focus on their child’s care and recovery.

What to Do After a Suspected Delivery Complication

The steps a family takes in the days and weeks after a difficult delivery can affect their ability to pursue a legal claim. The most important first step is making sure both mother and child receive a thorough medical evaluation. Once immediate care is addressed, requesting a complete copy of all medical records, including fetal monitoring strips, nursing notes, and physician orders, creates the foundation for any future investigation.

Early contact with an attorney matters for practical reasons. Evidence can become harder to obtain as time passes, and Florida’s medical malpractice statute of limitations generally requires claims to be filed within two years of when the injury was discovered or should have been discovered. Limited exceptions may apply in cases involving minors, but waiting to seek legal guidance can narrow a family’s options significantly.

Signs that a delivery complication may involve negligence:

• Failure to respond to documented changes in fetal heart rate patterns
• A delay in ordering an emergency C-section despite clear clinical indicators
• Inappropriate application of forceps or vacuum extraction
• Breakdown in communication among members of the delivery team
• Failure to diagnose or treat a maternal condition such as preeclampsia

Not every difficult birth involves a deviation from the standard of care. An attorney working with independent medical professionals can review the records and give a family an honest, evidence-based answer about whether the care provided met that standard or fell below it.

Florida also imposes a pre-suit process in medical malpractice cases that requires claimants to conduct a corroborating medical investigation before filing suit. Understanding this process early can help families avoid procedural issues that could affect their claim.

Speak with Our Miami Baby Delivery Lawyer at No Cost

If your family experienced a serious complication during childbirth in Miami or Miami-Dade County, we’re ready to listen. Our consultations are free and confidential. We work on a contingency fee basis, so there are no upfront costs and no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Contact our Miami baby delivery attorneys at (786) 788-8557 or reach us through our online contact form. Tell us what happened, and we can give you an honest assessment of your family’s legal options.