Retinopathy of Prematurity

Advocating for Florida families in retinopathy of prematurity lawsuits

As a parent of a baby with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), you may have many unanswered questions, including whether the blindness could have been prevented.  In some cases, blindness from ROP is avoidable with proper screening and treatment—in these situations, the healthcare provider can be held liable for medical negligence.  

Retinopathy of prematurity can have lifelong consequences.  If your baby has been diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity, the medical malpractice attorneys at Morgenstern & Herd, P.A. can inform you of your rights and help to determine if malpractice has played a role in the development of your baby's retinopathy of prematurity.  You may be entitled to seek compensation.

Malpractice contributes to retinopathy of prematurity may include the following:

• Exposing newborns to toxins
• Improper use of oxygen therapy following birth
• Failing to provide timely, regular eye exams to high-risk infants
• Failing to diagnose retinopathy of prematurity when symptoms of this condition are clearly present
• Failing to promptly or adequately treat retinopathy of prematurity

Tampa medical malpractice attorneys protecting your family

If your baby has been diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP),  contact Morgenstern & Herd, P.A. today to set up a free consultation to see how we can help with your Florida medical malpractice case.