When a doctor, nurse, hospital, or medical device manufacturer fails your baby, the consequences last a lifetime. These are the injury types our medical-legal team handles for families nationwide.
Eight focused practice areas, each backed by Herb Borroto's M.D./J.D. record review and Alex Alvarez's Board Certified trial work.
A lifelong movement disorder caused by brain damage before, during, or shortly after birth. Many cases trace to preventable oxygen deprivation during labor.
Learn moreHypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy — brain injury from oxygen deprivation during labor or delivery. Often preventable with timely C-section or proper monitoring.
Learn moreNerve damage to the baby's shoulder, arm, and hand caused by excessive force during shoulder dystocia. Often results in lifelong weakness or paralysis.
Learn moreFailure to recognize, interpret, or escalate non-reassuring fetal heart rate tracings. The single most common cause of preventable birth injury litigation.
Learn moreSkull fractures, intracranial hemorrhage, and brain injury caused by improper use of assisted delivery devices. Often used when a C-section should have been performed.
Learn moreDefective fetal monitors, vacuum extractors, epidural catheters, and prescription drugs taken during pregnancy. Product liability claims layered on top of malpractice.
Learn moreUnderstaffed L&D units, missed shift handoffs, failure to escalate, and chain-of-command breakdowns. The hospital itself is often a primary defendant.
Learn moreWhen negligence costs a baby's life, the family has the right to seek accountability and recover damages for funeral costs, lost companionship, and emotional suffering.
Learn moreA baby malpractice attorney represents families whose child may have been injured because of alleged medical negligence before, during, or shortly after birth. The Alvarez Law Firm, based in Coral Gables and serving Miami and families throughout Florida, reviews medical records, works with independent medical reviewers, and evaluates whether a doctor, nurse, or hospital may have failed to meet accepted standards of care. Families should also be aware that claims are subject to time limits; our article on birth injury statutes of limitations explains how these deadlines may work.
Every situation is different, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. If you have questions about your child's birth injury, call (305) 444-7675 for a free consultation.
A baby malpractice attorney investigates whether doctors, nurses, or a hospital may have failed to follow accepted medical standards during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, and whether that alleged failure may have contributed to a child's injury. The work typically includes gathering medical records, consulting independent medical reviewers, and, where appropriate, pursuing a claim under Florida law.
Not every birth injury results from negligence, and only a careful review of the medical records can help answer that question. Warning signs families sometimes raise include delayed delivery decisions, concerns about fetal heart rate monitoring, or a diagnosis such as HIE or cerebral palsy after a difficult birth. An attorney can review the facts and explain the options that may be available.
Yes. Florida law sets time limits for medical malpractice claims, and some cases involving children have special rules. Because these deadlines can be complex and missing one may bar a claim, families should speak with an attorney promptly to understand how the rules may apply to their situation.
An initial consultation with The Alvarez Law Firm is free. You can call (305) 444-7675 to speak with our team in Coral Gables about your family's questions.
Catastrophic birth injury cases come in many forms. If something went wrong during your pregnancy, labor, delivery, or your baby's early days — and you suspect it wasn't supposed to happen — we want to hear from you. The consultation is free.
