West Palm Beach healthcare providers can cause considerable harm when they make mistakes in treating patients. Victims endure significant suffering from physical pain, but some forms of medical malpractice can lead to chronic conditions and long-term complications. Worse, you could lose a loved one through a physician’s failure to provide quality patient care. Not only do you have to suffer emotionally, but you could also sustain grave financial hardship due to the passing of your family member.
When you suffer trauma from a medical practitioner’s negligence, it’s critical to have solid legal representation on your side. Our lawyers at Freidin Brown, P.A. have the skills and experience to hold accountable the physicians, surgeons, hospitals, and other healthcare providers who put lives at risk through negligent acts. Please contact us to schedule a free case assessment today to learn how our West Palm Beach medical malpractice lawyers give you the edge in getting compensation for your losses.
Liability in Florida Medical Malpractice Cases
The question of liability in these claims hinges on whether the healthcare practitioner was negligent in providing care; the measurement is whether the patient would have received similar treatment from a reasonably careful physician in the same medical field, under the same circumstances.
Medical malpractice cases can be challenging to prove, as Florida malpractice laws are quite nuanced. Establishing negligence means drawing on other medical professionals, understanding what the standard of care is, and proving a violation of this standard. Our lawyers have spent over 45 years navigating these kinds of cases, and we have top medical experts and practitioners who can support our claims.
When you work with Freidin Brown, P.A., you are getting personal injury lawyers who are deeply familiar with medical malpractice claims and know what it takes to fight for fair compensation.
What West Palm Beach Malpractice Cases Do Our Lawyers Take?
At Freidin Brown, P.A., our West Palm Beach medical malpractice lawyers tackle a wide range of medical negligence claims, including:
- Anesthesia Error
- Birth Injury
- Cancer Malpractice
- Doctor Error
- Failure to Diagnose Cancer
- Failure to Diagnose Stroke
- Heart Attack Malpractice
- Hospital Error
- Medication Error
- Misdiagnosis
- Nursing Error
- Preventable Suicide
- Sepsis & Septic Shock
- Surgical Error
Medical malpractice comes in many forms, so do not hesitate to reach out to us if you think you have a case, even if it’s not listed above.
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What Compensation Is Available for Victims of Medical Malpractice?
In a successful claim for medical negligence in West Palm Beach, it’s possible to recover for your economic damages, which are those that have an ascertainable dollar value. These damages include:
- Medical bills and expenses, including current expenses and future medical bills you may need to complete your recovery
- Income you were not able to earn because of your injuries
- Home renovation expenses if you need to make accommodations for your injuries
- Transportation expenses for getting to and from appointments related to your injuries
You may also be able to obtain compensation for your non-economic losses. These are damages that you may not be able to put a value on, but you most definitely endure hardship. They include:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Decreased quality of life
- Losses are based on how your injuries affect relationships with loved ones.
Every person will suffer different losses, so you may have some specific losses not mentioned above. Our medical malpractice attorneys in West Palm Beach will make sure to record every type of damage you suffered due to this medical negligence. Call us to get started with our medical malpractice attorneys today.
What Do West Palm Beach Malpractice Attorneys Do for Victims?
At Freidin Brown, P.A., we’ve spent over four decades helping people, and we’ve seen how medical malpractice harms patients and their loved ones. Patients are often overwhelmed and intimidated by the thought of going up against insurers who represent healthcare providers and institutions, but with our team, you are not alone.
We make it our mission to take on your burdens so you can focus on your health and loved ones. We handle all communications, file all necessary documents, ensure your case meets all legal standards, and fight for maximum compensation on your behalf. Whether that means conducting careful negotiations with insurers or representing you at trial, we will do what it takes to get you the results you need.
What Is My Malpractice Case Worth in West Palm Beach?
It is difficult to truly give an estimate of what your case might be worth, as every case is highly individual. Our West Palm Beach medical malpractice lawyers draw on their legal experience and our firm’s expert resources to come up with an amount that will cover every possible loss and expense, including some future losses.
While our past case results do not guarantee a value or an outcome, we’re proud to have helped many of our clients get multi-million-dollar settlements or verdicts:
- We helped one family in Belle Glade get $1.8 million for their infant who suffered from a brain injury due to medical malpractice.
- One client received a $2.2 million verdict when a physician failed to properly diagnose a client with a condition or hospitalize them.
- Our lawyers worked to get a $1.595 million settlement for a client who became paraplegic after multiple doctors did not diagnose the client’s spinal epidural abscess in time to administer proper treatment.
No amount of money can ever truly make up for the pain, emotional damage, and potentially life-long conditions you may have, but you deserve to hold these providers responsible for their negligence. We hope to get you fair compensation that helps you take back control of your life.
How Long Do I Have to Act on a Medical Malpractice Case?
In Florida, a medical malpractice lawsuit follows the statute of limitations established in Florida Statutes § 95.11(4)(c). This law generally gives victims two years to file their suit, or they can risk losing their right to seek compensation. Some circumstances can extend or pause how long you have to file, and statutory presuit notice is required for all medical negligence cases.
Because of the complexity of Florida’s medical malpractice laws, it’s best to call our firm as soon as you can after the incident—we will see how long you have to act and can get started on your case.
Reach Out to a West Palm Beach Medical Malpractice Lawyer Today
This overview may help you understand some of the medical malpractice basics, but it should also convince you that retaining knowledgeable legal counsel is essential. You put your rights at risk if you try to represent yourself, especially when you should be focused on recovery.
For more information on your legal rights and remedies, please contact Freidin Brown, P.A. We can set up a no-cost, no-obligation consultation with a West Palm Beach medical malpractice lawyer who can advise you on potential strategies.
