A Florida Jury Awarded Our Clients a Major Recovery
In April 2008, a challenging fight for justice resulted in a Lee County, Florida, jury finding a physician liable for $38 million in damages. These damages were awarded to the family of twin boys rendered blind by retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). The jury's decision was based on the evidence, arguments and testimony put forward by FREIDIN - DOBRINSKY attorneys Philip Freidin and Randy Rosenblum, along with co-counsel Mark Poses.
To discuss whether your situation involving adverse consequences from ROP might also justify legal action, please contact our Miami, Florida, area law offices today.
Intense Preparation and Compelling Evidence Earned a Favorable Outcome
It is important to recognize that every medical situation is unique, as is every instance of medical malpractice and each individual complaint or lawsuit. However, this verdict and the large jury award certainly indicate that compelling arguments can be made for liability in ROP cases. When a jury is convinced that infant blindness was preventable through proper care and treatment, compensation can be very substantial.
We provided solid evidence and expert testimony that the defendant doctor did not properly screen and diagnose the two infants, who were born at approximately 26 weeks into gestation in late 2000. Although the defendant doctor knew of the substantial ROP risk for these boys, his approach to screening and treatment was negligent and insufficient.
The jury in this South Florida case found that more should have been done to intervene and treat our infant clients at a stage when blindness might have been prevented. At trial, we:
- Brought forth qualified medical experts on ROP, its stages and the effectiveness of proper intervention and treatment
- Detailed the total impact of medical negligence on this family, as well as the long-term projected needs of the boys rendered blind
ROP Liability Cases Call for Legal Experience and Aggressive Advocacy
Not every attorney or law firm has the experience to properly handle a case of this complexity or magnitude. As we have done in many other personal injury and medical practices over the past 25-plus years, the legal team at FREIDIN - DOBRINSKY rose to the challenge and achieved results for our clients.
If medical malpractice may have been a factor in your infant's blindness or severe vision loss, please contact our proven lawyers for a free initial consultation.
