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The other day, we were meeting with a new potential client. She asked if, because she had signed a consent form prior to giving birth to her child, did that prevent her from bringing a birth injury claim here in Orlando. The answer is no; signing a consent form does not give the doctor free rein to commit malpractice.

If the doctor breached the standard of care, signing a consent form does not resolve him or her of their negligence. That is why it is very important that you hire a knowledgeable, experienced trial attorney to review that case, review the consent form, and review if the doctor breached the standard of care. If you or a loved one has experienced a birth injury, please contact us. We are here to help.