We trust medical professionals and facilities to offer adequate treatment and care when sick or injured. But what happens when that trust is violated, and a negligent physician causes harm? When medical malpractice causes patients to suffer, Freidin Brown, P.A. helps them seek justice.
Our Pompano Beach personal injury lawyers fight for Floridians hurt by medical negligence. Our firm has over 100 years of combined legal experience and a medical malpractice case record that includes numerous multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts. We will aggressively pursue the compensation you need to care for yourself or your loved one. Contact us online or call today for a free and confidential case evaluation.
Our Medical Malpractice Attorneys Will Fight to Maximize Your Compensation
A medical error can upend a patient’s life, leaving them and their family to cope with an injury, significant medical expenses, and lifestyle changes. If a negligent healthcare provider or medical facility caused you harm, you should have the financial resources you need to protect your health and future.
Our medical malpractice lawyers serving Pompano Beach, FL, can identify your out-of-pocket loss and intangible losses and pursue the maximum settlement or verdict possible. Recoverable compensation in a medical malpractice case may include:
- Emergency treatment
- Hospital stays
- Doctor and nursing fees
- Surgeries
- Medical equipment
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy
- Long-term nursing
- Lost wages and lost future income
- Diminished earning capacity
- Disfigurement and scarring
- Permanent injuries
- Disabilities
- Physical pain
- Mental and emotional suffered
- Reduced quality of life
- Wrongful death of a loved one
Our Results Speak for Themselves
Freidin Brown, P.A. is a firm of trial-tested lawyers who have recovered over $500 million for our clients. Our founding attorney, Philip Freidin, oversees every case along with other attorneys who help with strategy and planning sessions. Attorney Freidin and his co-counsel have represented clients in over 300 trials involving medical negligence and personal injuries.
Some of our medical malpractice case results include:
- Birth injuries. Our team has helped families and their children recover compensation for birth injuries. Our results include a $38 million verdict for twin babies blinded by retinopathy of prematurity due to doctor negligence and a $4.625 million verdict for another infant blinded by the same condition.
- Pregnancy, labor, and delivery complications. We secured a $9.75 million settlement against a hospital for a mother who had an ischemic stroke after undergoing a cesarean section. We also won a $5.5 million settlement against a hospital that neglected to treat a pregnant woman who sought emergency room assistance for a swollen face and high fever.
- Misdiagnosis and failure to treat. We secured a $15.5 million jury verdict for a motor vehicle accident victim who was paralyzed from the waist down after doctors failed to treat spinal swelling due to incorrectly reading an MRI. We recovered a $2.2 million verdict for the family of a victim who died because a hospital failed to diagnose and notify them about a health condition.
We also handle cases involving:
- Surgical mistakes
- Adverse drug events (ADEs), medication errors, and anesthesia errors
- Lab errors
- Doctor and nursing errors
- Negligent patient care and supervision
- Hospital and emergency room negligence
Have You Been Injured Due to Medical Negligence?
Schedule a Free Case ReviewWe Have the Medical Malpractice Experience You Need
Freidin Brown, P.A. has advocated for medical malpractice victims in Florida for over 45 years. We know what makes medical malpractice cases unique and how to address their complexities. When you work with our Pompano Beach medical malpractice attorneys, we will:
Investigate the Cause of Your Medical Malpractice Injury
In medicine, unfavorable outcomes often occur. For example, a doctor can do everything correctly when treating a patient’s cancer, and that patient still may not be cured. To prove you have a medical malpractice injury, you have to show that it resulted from medical negligence and would not have happened with proper treatment.
We will investigate the negligent treatment that caused your injury and demonstrate that the hospital or facility made a medical error. To do this, we will collect and review medical records, research, and eyewitness testimony. We also consult with top doctors, nurses, and medical professionals nationwide who can provide expert testimony when needed.
Represent You and Your Best Interests
Medical malpractice insurance companies can be aggressive when negotiating settlements, but our attorneys will represent your interests just as forcefully. We look out for you, not the bottom line of a large insurance corporation. We will advocate for your rights and tirelessly pursue the maximum settlement possible.
We will also not tolerate pushy or intimidating tactics that encourage clients to agree to hasty or lowball settlements. We will identify all of your current losses and seek estimates for future expenses so you do not have to pay for treatment or other damages out of pocket later. If necessary, we will take your case to trial to get fair awards.
Support You Through Every Stage of the Case
Pursuing a medical malpractice claim requires legal knowledge, but it also involves a lot of legwork and red tape. We are here to answer all of your questions and handle case details so you can focus on your health and family.
We are a small law firm, but that gives us a big advantage. While some billboard personal injury firms take on thousands of clients, we limit our caseload. Our attorneys know you and your claim, and they do not need automation to get them up to speed. We are genuinely invested in your case because we care.
To learn more, contact us online or call Freidin Brown, P.A. today for a free case evaluation.
We Know How to Prove Medical Malpractice Liability
Liability for medical malpractice may rest with one or multiple parties, including healthcare providers and healthcare facilities. We can pursue claims against negligent clinics, hospitals, nurses, doctors, pharmacies, labs, dentists, or any other medical professional who acted negligently.
Medical negligence is based on four elements:
- Duty of care – A provider or facility owed you a professional duty of care.
- Breach of duty – The provider violated accepted medical standards.
- Causation – The breach of duty caused your injury.
- Damages – Your injury caused pain and suffering and financial damages.
You Have a Limited Time to Seek Medical Malpractice Damages
There is a two-year statute of limitations for most medical malpractice lawsuits, according to Florida Statutes § 95.11. However, you may have longer if your injury was concealed from you or if there was another reason you did not discover it within the deadline.
Our lawyers can tell you more about medical malpractice case timelines and help you take action before it is too late.
Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Malpractice in Florida
What Should I Do if I Have a Medical Malpractice Injury?
If you have an injury that you believe resulted from malpractice, you should first seek medical treatment. Try not to go to the same medical facility or see the doctor who caused your injury. Get a second opinion from a new doctor at a new hospital or clinic.
Gather as much evidence as possible, including medical records from the negligent treatment and any new treatment you receive to address your injury. Many facilities now make patients’ medical records accessible online. Also, save any bills, receipts, and other proof of your injury-related expenses.
Once you notify a doctor or hospital of your potential claim, a medical malpractice insurance agent or hospital representative may contact you. Do not discuss the details of your case with them. Do not accept their initial offer, and do not give a recorded statement.
Instead, you should consider reaching out to our lawyers. We can answer questions you have about taking legal action and discuss your options. We are equipped to help you get the maximum damages possible under the unique circumstances of your case.
Will I Have to Go to Court for My Medical Malpractice Case?
Many medical malpractice claims get settled before a trial. Usually, insurance companies are more likely to want to avoid a trial when you can present them with solid evidence of negligence. However, insurers or at-fault parties sometimes dig in and decide to go to court.
Whatever happens, we have courtroom experience and are prepared to argue your case before a judge or jury.
How Much Does a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Cost?
You pay no upfront fees or costs when you work with our firm. We take cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning we do not get paid until we secure compensation for you or your loved one. We get reimbursed from your settlement or verdict.
Contact Freidin Brown, P.A. About Your Medical Malpractice Injury
Freidin Brown, P.A., represents medical malpractice and personal injury clients in Pompano Beach and across Florida. We will make meeting with us convenient no matter your location, and we can even meet with you over a Zoom call.
Our compassionate and experienced legal team is ready to take on the most complex cases and see them through. Every step of the way, we will be by your side, protecting your rights and future. Contact us today for a free and confidential case evaluation and connect with a medical malpractice lawyer serving Pompano Beach.