A hospital error can result in the need for additional treatment, lengthened hospital stays, and readmission after discharge. Dealing with physical and emotional stress is hard enough on you and your family, you do not need the stress of trying to handle this all on your own.
At Freidin Brown, P.A., our Miami hospital error lawyers are committed to improving patient safety in Florida hospitals. Backed by more than 100 years of combined experience, you can trust our medical malpractice lawyers to handle your malpractice case. Schedule a free consultation by calling us now. Our Miami medical malpractice lawyers look forward to fighting on your behalf.
Our Hospital Errors Lawyers Spare No Expense When Fighting for Financial Recovery
In Miami, it’s easy to find injury firms that claim they have what it takes to get settlements for malpractice victims, but they don’t have the results or experience to back it up. Clients often feel like just another number when dealing with overwhelmed lawyers trying to settle cases quickly.
Here at Freidin Brown, P.A., we take a different approach. Our attorneys are committed to providing a personalized, small-firm-style legal experience. This means that we:
- Encourage you to visit our offices in Miami whenever you want
- Provide a direct line of communication to your attorney
- Answer phone calls and emails as promptly as possible
- Develop a legal strategy unique to your hospital negligence case
- Never automate cases
Our lawyers invest their time and attention in every case they handle. We’ll fight for the entire financial recovery you deserve, and our lawyers have the experience that every victim of medical malpractice should seek in their attorney.
Having practiced personal injury and medical malpractice law for over 50 years, attorney Philip Freidin takes an experienced approach to getting justice for hospital negligence victims. We will hire experts, rally our legal resources, and fight for the entire recovery you deserve.
Medical Malpractice Is Our Primary Focus at Freidin Brown, P.A.
For over 45 years, victims of medical malpractice have hired Freidin Brown, P.A. to hold hospitals liable for errors that caused fatal and nonfatal injuries. Our firm’s experience includes medical malpractice cases, including hospital negligence cases.
Our willingness to use cutting-edge technology in settlement negotiations, along with our team’s legal training and experience, has led to many large financial recoveries. Some notable case results include the following:
- $38 million: Our team, led by attorney Phillip Freidin, won a verdict for clients whose twin children were born prematurely and suffered blindness as a consequence of a doctor’s malpractice.
- $12.7 million: We got this substantial recovery for a child who suffered a brain injury because of negligent medical care at a children’s hospital.
- $9.75 million: We successfully sued a Miami hospital on behalf of a mother who suffered a stroke after a cesarean section delivery.
These are only three of the many case results we have secured for victims of hospital negligence and other types of medical malpractice in Miami. These results show that you can trust the experienced legal professionals at Freidin Brown, P.A. with your hospital negligence case.
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Common Medical Errors in Miami Hospitals
Hospital negligence can take many forms. Some common medical errors that result in hospital-related injuries include:
- Surgical errors. Many incidents and actions can fall under the category of surgical error. For example, medical staff may have performed the wrong procedure or left an item in your body after the surgery.
- Failure to diagnose and treat a condition. Doctors may fail to identify a problem, or they may not do so in a timely manner. This can mean that you don’t receive adequate care, and it can make your condition worse.
- Understaffing. Whether there are not enough nurses on the patient floor or too few medical personnel staffing an emergency room, failing to provide enough competent medical professionals can lead to delays in treatment and emergency response times.
- Infections. An infection you acquire in a hospital may include a central or arterial line infection, pneumonia, MRSA, urinary tract infection, or an infection at the site of a surgical procedure. The failure to recognize or treat an infection in a timely manner can have serious consequences for a patient.
- Communication errors. Our firm understands the importance of communication. Hospital employees and contractors must understand the potentially life-saving value of strong communication. When the nurses fail to properly communicate with the doctors, patients like you suffer.
- Premature hospital discharge. Patients may be discharged from a hospital or emergency room before they are stable or given adequate follow-up care instructions. Hospitals and medical staff have a duty to these patients, and premature release could indicate negligent care.
- Negligent hiring practices. Hospitals must do their due diligence when hiring doctors, nurses, and other medical providers. When these facilities have negligent hiring practices and do not verify licenses, legal history, and other factors, patients pay the consequences of this neglect.
Our Hospital Error Lawyers Will Fight for What You Deserve
The cost of medical care is already a challenge for many Miami residents, but the cost of a hospital error can be devastating. That’s why our hospital negligence lawyers are determined to fight for compensation that will help ease your financial burden.
Our lawyers know that every case is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach at Freidin Brown, P.A. With our personalized approach, we make sure to review every case to determine what damages you can seek. For a hospital error case, we may seek compensation for:
Medical Bills
Medical expenses are often the most significant damages for hospital error victims. Your bills can quickly add up, and you may have a long road to recovery ahead of you. Our personal injury lawyers will make sure all current and future medical costs are part of any settlement or judgment offered to you. We can seek recovery for expenses like:
- Surgery, especially if you need multiple procedures to address your issues
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Any medication expenses you might have
- Mental health services
- Hospital stays
- Emergency room expenses and ambulance costs
- Medical devices and assistive equipment, like wheelchairs, mobility scooters, crutches, and prosthetics.
- In-home medical care if you need short- or long-term assistance after your injuries
When you can, keep invoices, receipts, and bills to help detail the full extent of your medical expenses. Our firm can draw on these and other medical records and expert testimonies to get an idea of current and projected expenses.
Lost Income and Earning Potential
If your injuries prevent you from working, our team can make sure you are fairly compensated for any form of lost income. If your injuries are so severe that they impact your long-term ability to work in your previous role or field, we can help you get damages for any lost earning potential. This can address benefits or money you could have earned had you stayed in your previous line of work.
Emotional Damages, Including Pain and Suffering
Victims of medical malpractice and other injury cases may have losses that are not just financial. Medical malpractice and hospital errors can leave victims with trauma and other emotional or mental concerns. Although these losses are intangible and do not have an obvious monetary value, we can still make sure you are compensated for these losses.
Loss of Consortium
Loss of consortium refers to the harm done to a relationship with your spouse and other loved ones. Your injuries may make it difficult to connect emotionally and physically with your partner and hurt your ability to maintain your relationship with your loved ones. The damage from hospital errors can be lifelong, and you deserve compensation for this harm.
While this is not a full list of your possible damages, our lawyers can fight for these and other losses. We know what it takes to hold hospitals liable for their negligence, and we will fight for you like we would for our own family members.
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Questions for Our Miami Hospital Lawyers
How Long Do I Have to Sue for Hospital Errors?
In general, you have two years to file a lawsuit for hospital negligence, as outlined in Florida Statutes § 95.11. Some circumstances can change how long you have to act, but the sooner you can call us, the better. Don’t wait too long, or you may be unable to pursue damages.
What Hospitals Can I Sue for Errors in Miami?
If you suspect a hospital error caused your harm, you may be able to sue them. Some of the hospitals we can help pursue damages from include:
- Baptist Hospital
- HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
- HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
- HCA Florida Mercy Hospital
- Hialeah Hospital
- Mount Sinai Medical Center
We recommend calling our firm to see if we are the right fit for your hospital error case.
How Do Lawyers Prove an Error Was Hospital Negligence?
Our Miami hospital errors attorneys must provide four elements of negligence when establishing liability. First, we must determine if the provider or hospital owed you a duty of care, and what the standard of this care should be.
Then, we must show that these actions directly caused the harm that you or a loved one suffered. Our team must also demonstrate that you have losses related to this hospital error.
Contact Our Miami Hospital Error Lawyers for a Free Consultation
The lawyers at Freidin Brown, P.A. have a history of success representing medical malpractice and hospital negligence clients throughout Florida. We offer a free initial consultation and charge no upfront fees for the legal services we provide. In fact, you only pay if we successfully secure a favorable settlement or verdict on your behalf.
Call Freidin Brown, P.A. today for your free consultation about hiring a Miami hospital errors lawyer from our team.
Freidin Brown, P.A.
Address: 2 S Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33131, United States
Phone: (888) 677-7764
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