Florida Couple wins $4.5 million in Birth Injury Lawsuit
A West Palm Beach, Florida, couple has been awarded $4.5 million in abirth injury lawsuit levied against the doctors who did not properly anticipate and care for their child, who was born with no arms and only one leg.
The Palm Beach Post reported that Ana Mejia and Rodolfo Santana were awarded the money – half of the $9 million they were originally seeking – to help fund a life plan for their son, Bryan, so he could live a comfortable life for an estimated 70 years. The $9 million plan maps out costs for prosthetics, wheelchairs, medical care, and assisted living needs over that time span.
“Ana and Rodolfo Santana know their mental anguish and their emotions are not important,” said Robert Bergin, the couple’s attorney. “The only thing that will help make up for their mental anguish is to know Bryan’s life plan is fully funded.”
The jury ruled in the couple’s favor after deciding that sonograms taken prior to Bryan’s birth were read incorrectly by doctors and technicians and failed to pick up his disabilities. The couple stated during the trial they would have terminated the pregnancy had they known about Bryan’s disabilities.
While Bryan’s situation is an unfortunate one, it is good to know that thisbirth injury lawsuit will help him pay for any medical costs he needs throughout his life.
If you or a loved one has given birth to a child that now suffers from a birth injury caused by a doctor’s negligence, it may be possible to pursue a birth injury lawsuit. Contact a birth injury lawyer at Sokolove Law today to learn more about your legal options.
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