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You trust your physician to provide quality patient care, but some disturbing statistics about medical errors may come as a surprise. Results of a recent study published by Johns Hopkins Medicine reveals that medical mistakes are the third leading cause of death in the US, coming after heart disease and cancer. More than 250,000 deaths every year are linked to errors in diagnosis, treatment, and other forms of care, many of which were entirely preventable.

Our attorneys at Freidin Brown, P.A. understand how a medical mistake have devastating impacts for patients and their families, which is why medical malpractice cases are our core practice area. We handle all aspects of the claims process, from negotiations with an insurance company to litigation in court. Please contact our firm to schedule a free case evaluation with a Hialeah medical malpractice lawyer, and check out an overview on some key legal points.

How Liability Works in Florida Medical Malpractice Cases

There are four sets of facts you must prove to succeed in a medical malpractice claim:

  1. You must show that the health care provider owes the patient a duty to comply with the generally accepted standard of care in the relevant medical field;
  2. You need to prove that the physician breached this duty by deviating from the standard of care;
  3. There must be a causal relationship between the breach and your injuries; and,
  4. You need to show that you sustained damages as a result of medical negligence. 

$38,000,000

Medical Malpractice

Philip Freidin along with co-counsel obtained a $38 million verdict for twin boys with retinopathy of prematurity who were rendered blind due to the defendant doctor's malpractice after they were born prematurely. The lawyers at Freidin Brown, P.A. proved to a Ft. Myers jury that had the doctor properly screened and diagnosed the two infants, their sight would have been saved.

$32,000,000

Deceptive Sweepstakes Mailing

Class v. American Family Publishers (AFP) - Freidin Brown, P.A. was one of the firms representing consumers in this nationwide class action for unfair consumer trade practices which resulted in a negotiated settlement in which AFP paid $32 million settlement to compensate individuals who had been taken advantage of by the deceptive sweepstakes mailings.

$15,500,000

Medical Malpractice

Magloire v. Holmes Regional Medical Center – Attorney Philip Freidin obtained a $15.5 million jury verdict in Brevard County, Florida in a medical malpractice case alleging that the hospital and its doctors allowed an automobile accident victim to become paralyzed when they negligently misread an MRI scan and failed to stop the progression of swelling in the spinal cord. As a result of the alleged negligence, the client was tragically left paralyzed from the waist down.

$12,700,000

Medical Malpractice

M.N. v. Nicklaus Children's Hospital - $12.7 million verdict for a 5-year-old child who sustained brain injury as a result of negligent care.

$9,750,000

Medical Malpractice

Attorney Jonathan Freidin, along with paralegal Natalia Diaz, secured a $9,750,000 settlement on behalf of a mother who sustained an ischemic stroke shortly after a cesarean section at a Miami hospital.

$7,750,000

Birth Injury Medical Malpractice

Our team secured a $7.75 million settlement on behalf of a young child who suffered a devastating brain injury due to a hospital’s negligence at birth.

$5,800,000

Auto Accidents

V. v. Mitsubishi - $5.8 million verdict for a burned hand and mild brain damage received by a young female passenger in an automobile accident.

$5,500,000

Medical Malpractice

Freidin Brown obtained a $5.5 million settlement against a hospital and doctors in New Port Richey, Florida for the negligence of its doctors and nurses.

Medical Malpractice is Our Core Practice Area

These claims fall under the umbrella of personal injury, but Florida medical malpractice are quite distinct. Our lawyers at Freidin Brown, P.A. specifically focus in medical malpractice, so we have amassed high-level experience handling:

  • Cancer and cancer misdiagnosis;
  • Birth and prenatal errors;
  • Failure to diagnose and treat stroke;
  • Hospital negligence;
  • Surgical and medication mistakes; and,
  • Many other cases involving medical mistakes.

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Monetary Damages for Medical Malpractice Victims

When you have sufficient evidence to prove the four elements of a medical malpractice claim, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your losses. Examples include:

  • Amounts for your medical bills to treat medical malpractice injuries;
  • Lost wages, if you were unable to work because of your injuries;
  • Pain and suffering;
  • Scarring and disfigurement;
  • Emotional and psychological distress; and,
  • Losses based upon how your injuries affect your personal relationships.

Get Legal Help from a Hialeah Medical Malpractice Attorney

While this general information about Florida medical malpractice may be useful, it’s still essential to retain experienced legal counsel for assistance with your claim. These cases involve complex concepts in the areas of both medicine and law, so you need to work with a firm that’s dedicated to fighting for victims of medical errors. You can entrust your claim to our team at Freidin Brown, P.A., as our core practice area is medical malpractice. Please contact our offices in Miami or Fort Myers, FL today to set up a no-cost consultation with a Hialeah medical malpractice lawyer.