What Constitutes Medical Malpractice in Florida?
Car accidents happen so often in the United States, with approximately six million occurring each year, that a good majority of people will experience at least one in their life, and most know the basics of a personal injury claim. Medical malpractice is a bit different because it doesn’t occur as often and most people will not experience it. Therefore, the great majority of the public may be blissfully unaware of the basics associated with this type of negligence. When you are the victim of medical negligence in the state of Florida, it is helpful to seek the guidance of a Tampa medical malpractice attorney.
The Basics
There are actually many situations in which a medical professional may be negligent with their patients and be responsible for malpractice. It is expected that when you see a medical professional, you receive the type of care that would be standard for all individuals with similar medical issues. If you receive anything less than this expected care, it is a breach of duty.
What constitutes a failure to meet a breach of duty? Any of the following:
- Failure to take down an accurate account of medical history
- Ordering the wrong tests
- Failure to correctly assess a medical condition
- Surgical mistakes
- Anesthesia errors
- Birth injuries
- Failure to intervene in a timely fashion
- Unclean or hazardous medical facilities
- Improper administration of medicines
- Incorrect procedure applications
- Failure to properly diagnose
These are just a couple of the situations that constitute a breach of duty, but there are still many more that can be added to this list. This is why, if you feel like there were some missteps with your doctor or you are questioning a diagnosis, it is best to speak with a Florida medical malpractice lawyer at Fulgencio Law with your questions.
Damages
When you see a medical professional you are entrusting your health and wellness in their care and with their expertise. If you have been wronged by negligence or carelessness on their part, the repercussions to your life can be devastating. You have rights to recover damages for your injuries and mistreatment. These damages can include:
- Current and future medical bills and treatment
- Lost wages, both current and future
- Emotional distress
- Final expenses in the case of death
Ensuring that you have the ability to recoup all the damages you endured is something that requires a legal professional who understands medical malpractice and who knows how to fight for the highest amount of compensation on your behalf. Since not every bad outcome directly results in a viable case, it can be hard for you to figure out if your situation applies. A qualified medical malpractice attorney at Fulgencio Law will be able to discuss your case with you and determine the strength and validity of your claim.
Florida Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Similar to a personal injury claim, the timeframe that Florida allows a victim to file a medical malpractice claim is two years. The time starts ticking once the incident occurs, and so it makes sense that the sooner you can contact one of our Tampa medical malpractice attorneys at Fulgencio Law, the sooner we can get to work on your case. Don’t wait to call us about your situation. Talk with one of our effective malpractice attorneys at (813) 463-0123.
