West Palm Beach is home to many great hospitals that provide the highest quality of care to patients suffering from injuries and illnesses. Unfortunately, administrators and staff members in these facilities do not always provide the diligent care patients rely on. When hospital professionals make mistakes, patients can become sicker, and their injuries can become worse.
If you have been hurt by a mistake made within a hospital, you may be able to file a claim for compensation. At Freidin Brown, P.A., our West Palm Beach hospital error lawyers can help you through the process so you obtain the full damages you deserve. When you suspect malpractice, don’t wait. Our West Palm Beach medical malpractice lawyers are ready to get started today.
What Does a West Palm Beach Hospital Error Lawyer Do for Victims?
When you are focused on recovering from your injuries, you might not be thinking about legal action. You may consider taking whatever offers might be made just to get your life back to normal. However, this can mean that you and your family do not receive justice and fair compensation for all of your losses.
If you work with our hospital error lawyers, you get a team that is dedicated to exceptional and satisfactory legal representation. We use our decades of experience to fight for the maximum compensation. If you work with our team, we will:
- Work with medical experts, life care planners, economists, and other professionals who can provide testimonies and assessments on your losses
- Take on all communications with insurance parties
- Assess any settlement offers and provide advice on the fairness of the settlement amount
- Manage state requirements for filing lawsuits and any deadlines that apply to your case
- Gather evidence and testimonies, like records and eyewitness statements
- Represent your case at a jury trial
These and other tasks are crucial for building your hospital errors case. Don’t leave these tasks to just any law firm—trust Freidin Brown, P.A. with your case.
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We Also Determine Liability for Hospital Errors in West Palm Beach
Determining liability will depend on which medical professional caused your injuries. Nurses, paramedics, and medical technicians are usually employees of the hospital. For example, employers in West Palm Beach can be held vicariously liable for their employees’ negligent actions. You may be able to file a claim against the facility and potentially even the liable party.
When a doctor makes an error, liability becomes more challenging. Doctors may be independent contractors who have hospital rights, or the right to practice within a certain facility. In these instances, you may have to file a claim directly against the negligent doctor. Still, in some cases, the hospital and the doctor may both be found liable.
Common Hospital Errors in West Palm Beach
Many of the hospitals in West Palm Beach are state-of-the-art facilities that use some of the most advanced technology, but that does not stop medical negligence from occurring. According to Hospital Safety Grade data in the Miami Herald, West Palm Beach hospitals are not immune to low scores and patient dissatisfaction. Some of these hospitals include:
- HCA Florida JFK North Hospital: HCA Florida JFK North Hospital received a C in the Fall of 2024. This facility has gone back and forth between C’s and B’s, with patients reporting issues with responsiveness of staff, communication with nurses and doctors, poor communications about hospital discharges, and other concerns.
- St. Mary’s Medical Center: St. Mary’s received a D grade in the Fall of 2024. Some reasons for this grade include sepsis after surgery, patient falls and injuries, poor communication involving medications, and poor communication with staff.
- Good Samaritan Medical Center: Good Samaritan Medical Center received a shocking F grade in late 2024. Infections, serious surgical issues, poor prevention of errors, and subpar communication with medical professionals are just some of the reasons for this extremely low grade.
There are many forms of medical negligence and hospital error. Some of the most common mistakes include:
- Failing to correctly interpret a lab test or X-ray, or other diagnostic errors
- Drug overdose and other medication errors
- Failing to act properly in an emergency situation
- Prematurely discharging a patient from a hospital or otherwise failing to stabilize a patient
- Hospital-acquired infections, such as sepsis and septic shock
- Failing to refer a patient to a specialist or order the appropriate tests
- Surgical errors, including wrong-site surgery or leaving objects in body cavities
- Improperly using medical devices during labor and delivery can cause birth injuries
- Failing to treat an infection or illness, such as a heart attack
These are not the only errors that hurt patients, so do not hesitate to reach out to Freidin Brown, P.A. to discuss your case.
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Common Questions for Our Hospital Error Attorneys
Can You Sue a Hospital for Misdiagnosis in Florida?
Yes, you may be able to sue a hospital if a misdiagnosis injured you. Figuring out which parties should be held liable can be complex, but hospitals are often liable for the actions of their employees. Our team can help figure out which parties are responsible for paying for your losses.
What Is the Average Payout for Medical Negligence in Florida?
It is difficult to determine an average payout, as there are many factors that affect a malpractice settlement. Some important factors considered in these claims include:
- The severity of your injuries and the current and future medical bills associated with treating said injuries
- The non-economic losses, like pain and suffering, you are dealing with
- The ways in which your injuries impact your ability to work
- The strength of your case’s evidence
Our lawyers can discuss these and other factors with you.
How Long Do You Have to Sue a Hospital for Negligence in Florida?
You have a limited time to file a lawsuit against a negligent hospital, per Florida Statutes § 95.11. While some circumstances can extend your deadline, the sooner you act, the better. Our hospital error attorneys will determine how long you have to act when reviewing your case.
What Are the Four Things That Must Be Proven to Win a Medical Malpractice Suit?
There are four main elements of negligence in a medical malpractice suit:
- Standard of Care: In medicine, providers are held to a standard of care based on their profession and field. We must be able to establish this standard to see if the provider’s actions were reasonable based on their skill level and training in similar circumstances.
- Breach of the Standard of Care: Our West Palm Beach attorneys must then demonstrate that these actions failed to live up to this standard.
- Causation: We must show that the provider or facility’s actions are directly linked to your harm.
- Damages: We provide proof that you or a loved one has injuries and losses from the hospital error.
A West Palm Beach hospital error attorney with our firm is ready to get to work establishing these elements.
A West Palm Beach Hospital Error Lawyer is Ready to Help Now
At Freidin Brown, P.A., our West Palm Beach hospital error lawyers can handle every aspect of your claim so you and your family can recover the full financial compensation you justly deserve. Call us today or fill out our online form to schedule a free consultation.
