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Spinal Cord Injury in Florida Children - Causes of Injury

Traumatic child injuries in Florida including automobile accident, falls, sports injuries, diving injuries, trampoline injuries, and violent injuries (gun shots / stabbings) account for most spinal cord injuries. The spinal cord consists of a bundle of nerves that carry messages between the brain and the rest of the body. Most spinal cord injuries occur in the neck ( cervical ) region. According to the Children's Hospital Boston, there are a variety of symptoms that can be associated with a spinal cord injury. You can read more about this topic at My Child Has Spinal Cord Injury - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment.

Legal matters and representation of a child with a spinal cord injury can be quite complex. There are a variety of issues to address including but not limited to liability ( fault ), causation, automobile insurance, homeowners insurance, business insurance, health insurance, medical bills - past and future, medical treatment, life care plans, surgery, guardianship, settlement, annuity purchase, loss of support and services for the parents and guardians, and other issues. Whether a child sustains a spinal cord injury or lesser injury, it is helpful to have the advocacy and advice of a Florida child injury lawyer / attorney for these matters.

Traumatic Brain Injury - The Injured Child in Florida - What is a traumatic brain injury?

Florida children acquire or are inflicted with traumatic brain injuries from automobile accidents, playground incidents, day care injuries, slips and falls, sports related injuries, and other causes. Some refer to traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a brain injury or head injury. Traumatic brain injury is caused when sudden trauma damages the brain. Traumatic brain injury occurs when the head suddenly and violently hits an object or when an object goes through or pierces the skull and damages the brain tissue. Symptoms for traumatic brain injury can range from mild to moderate to severe. Some victims of traumatic brain injury experience loss of consciousness and others do not. Other symptoms of traumatic brain injury include the follows: headache, light headedness, dizziness blurred vision, tired eyes, ringing in the ears, bad taste in the mouth, mood change, lethargy, change in sleep patterns, memory problems, concentration problems, attention, and thinking and cognitive defects.

Some children who sustain a traumatic brain injury are affected for life. Since the brain is very fragile, treatment for traumatic brain injury can be quite limited. It is important to get evaluation and treatment for traumatic brain injury by professionals including but not limited to neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychologists, psychiatrists, and / or neuro-pscychologists. The National Institute of Health has some good resources and information for traumatic brain injury at Traumatic Brain Injury - Hope Through Research.

Who is considered a child under Florida's Wrongful Death Act?

When there is a wrongful death in Florida, a spouse and minor children can recover damages for mental pain and suffering and for lost parental companionship due to a parent's death. Under Florida's Wrongful Death Act, a minor child is defined as a child under 25 years of age. If there is no surviving spouse or the decedent was divorced at the time of death, then adult children can recover damages for mental pain and suffering and lost parental companionship. There is an exception for medical malpractice cases in Florida. A person must be survived by a spouse or minor children (under the age of 25) to recover damages for mental pain and suffering and for lost parental companionship.

Wrongful death cases can be quite complex and and it is important to obtain the advice and representation of a Jacksonville Florida personal injury lawyer to pursue damages resulting from the negligence of another person, business, or medical provider. You can read more about Florida's Wrongful Death Act at the Florida Statutes Official Website.

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Florida Children - Medical and Custody Power of Attorney

The Florida Medical and Custody Power of Attorney form / document that I use in my practice is a valuable tool for parents, grandparents, and other caregivers. I prepared this document for my sister in law and brother in law when they went out of town. They live in South Florida and were going out of the country for a few weeks. I prepared the document and e mailed it to them for their signature. I have also prepared these documents for many parents and caregivers in Jacksonville, Florida who are taking vacations or going out of town for business. The Florida Medical and Custody Power of Attorney form is also a helpful tool for relatives and others who regularly take care of a child.

The document gives authorization to a grandparent, other relative, or other caregiver to make decisions regarding medical care and other custodian responsibilities while the parent / guardian is out of town or otherwise unavailable. Broad or limited powers can be provided by this document. While some medical providers will provide care without any such legal document, other medical providers are quite particular about the authority to receive medical information and make medical decisions regarding a child. If you need a Florida Medical and Custody Power of Attorney document prepared or reviewed, please contact a guardianship and probate attorney.

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Posted In: Child Safety , Guardianship & Power of Attorney , Medical Care & Health Issues , Medical Malpractice

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Parents Chose Prayer Over Medical Care

The parents of an 11 year old chose prayer over medical treatment and watched their daughter die. The parents claim that they did not know that their daughter had a treatable condition in the form of diabetes. Of course, if this care took place in a hospital, it would be blatant abuse and medical malpractice that would support the filing of a wrongful death case. When dealing with parents, there are other issues (legal, moral, and religious) to consider. CNN and Nancy Grace covered this story. You can watch a CNN video by going to Girl Dies, Parents Pick Prayer Over Medical.

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Background Check on Your Florida Pediatricians and Florida Doctors

All Florida pediatricians and other Florida doctors and medical providers are registered with the State of Florida.

Whether you are researching a doctor in Jacksonville Florida or Miami Florida, all the doctors are listed at this central web site. You can find out the doctor's educational background, speciality certifications, years of practice, and most importantly, for some, the doctor's disciplinary history.

Florida Department of Health - Health Licensee Lookup.

If you are any questions about the actions or inactions of a doctor in Jacksonville Florida or other parts of Florida, it is helpful to consult with a Jacksonville Florida Medical Malpractice Lawyer for advice, direction, and representation.

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Posted In: Child Safety , Medical Care & Health Issues , Medical Malpractice , Wrongful Death

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