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EVAC Ambulance Service has been found at fault for alleged injuries which occurred seven years ago to a Volusia County boy. 

 The morning of September 21, 2003, a woman experiencing premature labor pains went to Bert Fish Medical Center in New Smyrna Beach.  Doctors there conferred and decided to have her treated at Halifax Medical Center.  The ambulance however, transported the woman to Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando.  Her infant, weighing 1.7 lbs. was born prematurely, 15 minutes into the trip.  The newborn allegedly suffered a lack of oxygen to the brain, leaving him with cerebral palsy.

 A spokesman for EVAC, was quoted saying, “EVAC paramedics have to care for the tragic consequences of illness and injury every day. We stand behind our paramedics and intend to appeal this verdict.”

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Brachial plexus injuries occur during difficult births when a newborn’s shoulder becomes lodged in the birth canal.

 In one case, a jury awarded $1.8 million in damages to the plaintiffs stemming from a brachial plexus injury which left a newborn with only limited use of her right arm.  The parents of the baby alleged the OB-GYN pulled too hard on the infant’s head in an attempt to pry the infant’s shoulder free.  Both the hospital and a nurse, who was also involved in the delivery, settled before trial.

 Our Florida medical malpractice attorneys understand your rights and the solemn obligations of the hospitals and physicians whom our clients rely on every day.  Contact us toll free at 1-888-340-0840 for a free legal consultation concerning your Florida Medical Malpractice claim.