When we discuss our health issues with a medical professional, we expect to receive care that puts our safety and wellbeing first. However, when a medical professional or care facility does not uphold a reasonable standard of care, you can suffer life-threatening consequences.
At the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, we are dedicated to seeking justice on behalf of claimants who have suffered due to medical malpractice. A Melbourne medical malpractice lawyer can review the details of your situation, determine liability, and take legal action on your behalf. You may be able to recover the cost of your medical bills, lost wages, and psychological distress through an insurance settlement or judge’s ruling.
To get started with a free case review, call us today at 1-800-747-3733.
How Florida Defines Medical Malpractice
Legally speaking, a medical malpractice claim occurs when a healthcare professional provides a substandard level of treatment and, as a result, causes an injury or fatality.
Florida Statute §766.102 outlines that: “The prevailing professional standard of care for a given health care provider shall be that level of care, skill, and treatment which, in light of all relevant surrounding circumstances, is recognized as acceptable and appropriate by reasonably prudent similar health care providers.”
Some situations that could constitute as medical malpractice include:
- Failing to diagnose a patient with the correct health concern
- Failing to consult a patient’s medical history before making certain decisions
- Violating doctor/patient confidentiality
- Prescribing a drug that contraindicated with a current medication a patient was taking
- Failing to respond appropriately to various emergency situations
- Leaving a foreign object inside the body during surgery
- Performing a procedure on the wrong body part
- Using excessive force when delivering a newborn
Who can be held financially responsible for your losses will rest upon the details of your case. To learn more, call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today at 1-800-747-3733.
Services Your Melbourne Medical Malpractice Lawyer Can Provide
The American Bar Association notes that many personal injury claims, including medical malpractice cases, generally do not make it to trial. This is because claimants are able to settle with the at-fault party without the need for a judge’s verdict.
Your Melbourne medical malpractice lawyer will undertake many legal responsibilities when it comes to promoting your case’s success.
Some of these services include:
Managing Your Case
Our legal team can handle your case from start to finish. We can initiate prompt legal action that sets your case in motion. Additionally, we can handle all communications with the involved parties so that you can focus on recovering from your health complications.
Investigating Your Claim
We will consult with a third-party medical professional to gain insight into your medical condition. They can review your lab test results, imaging scans, and medical records to determine how the party responsible for your injuries acted negligently.
Estimating the Cost of Your Related Expenses
Your Melbourne medical malpractice lawyer will review the damages in your case and assign a monetary value.
Depending on your case’s success, you may be able to receive compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Lost income
- Reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering and inconvenience
- Disability
- Emotional trauma
- Impaired quality of life
We are committed to preserving your rights and helping you get compensated for your losses.
Call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine Today
When another party takes an action that puts your health in jeopardy, you have legal options. A Melbourne medical malpractice lawyer can help you pursue financial recovery while holding the negligent party accountable for their actions.
To get started with a free case review, call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today at 1-800-747-3733.
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