My daughter is one years old and she isn't walking yet I signed up for physical therapy for her but they said she didn'qualify

We are not doctors; we are lawyers. We do not know how to help you with your physical therapy issue. You may want to ask this question in the medical malpractice section of (as for the Zofran issue) and then seek the advice of a doctor as to how to qualify for physical therapy.

I agree with Counsel; your case sounds like a Medical Malpractice Case. Did your doctor know you were pregnant when he prescribed the medication? Since your child is already one years old and there are time limits to file such lawsuits, so you need to speak to a local lawyer ASAP. Don't wait any longer. We have many good lawyers on this WEBSITE. Good luck. If this answer helps you, kindly mark helpful. Thank you.

I hear your frustration and am very sorry to hear about your child's issues in treatment. Need many more facts to go anywhere with this... Hope that things are getting better with proper diagnosis and care. Unclear on what causation and actual damages are at this time based on facts - however, you should protect your best interests moving forward in all aspects - consider consult with a medical malpractice and/or injury attorney in your jurisdiction with the specifics of matter and for medical file review. Click on "Find A Lawyer" tab above and you will be able to figure out best options. Moving forward, the costs of bringing a medical malpractice case run high / quickly and many times make it cost prohibitive based on injury / damages and outcome. Great that you are alert to rights and responsibilities of all parties involved. Certainly have rights and options. Regarding medical malpractice, generally it is is professional negligence: 1) caused by health care provider's act or omission where treatment provided falls below accepted standard of practice in the medical community; AND 2) causes injury or death to the patient, with most cases involving medical error. If, for some reason, you decide to communicate your concerns to treating health care provider(s), do so in writing, now rather than later. Document everything in writing to create paper trail to support claim(s) on your behalf or others. You may also wish to contact (in writing) Medical Provider's Administration (if there is one) and report the incident to internal investigation and review. Or, can contact the State Department of Health to report the incident.

Medically, contact the Shriners--they have orthopedic hospitals for kids, and will help her. Easter Seals Rehab centers were also geared up for those things. On the issue of the zofran, I'd look for a member of the NY Trial Lawyers Assn who handles pharmaceutical products. If you can't locate one, call Robbins Zelle in Minneapolis and ask who they work with. Best of luck for your daughter. Didn't qualify? That's a whole other barrel of baloney, but discuss that issue with the people your meet via the first suggestion.

Then find private therapy group to provide needed services.

This is a terrible situation. There are a number of pending Federal cases in New York regarding Zofran prescribed off-label for morning sickness and alleged birth defects. Since the FDA issued a warning about this drug in 2013, IF your OB-GYN prescribed it anyway, you would have a potential medical malpractice case as well.

Zofran has been revealed to cause significant side effects including limb shortening. We are dealing with this issue repeatedly in cases on behalf of victims of this drug. You should immediately contact an attorney that represents victims in these cases to determine if you have a valid claim for your daughter.

It sounds to me like you need to have your daughter examined by a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. Contact your child's primary care physician for the appropriate referral to the right specialist. Once you find out the nature of your child's problem, appropriate orthotics or physical therapy or occupational therapy may be prescribed. Legal Disclaimer: Mr. Lundeen is licensed to practice law in Florida and Vermont. The response herein is not legal advice and does not create an attorney/client relationship. The response is in the form of legal education and is intended to provide general information about the matter within the question. Oftentimes the question does not include significant and important facts and timelines that, if known, could significantly change the reply and make it unsuitable. Mr. Lundeen strongly advises the questioner to confer with an attorney in your state in order to ensure proper advice is received. If the information received has been helpful, please indicate.