5 Medical Malpractice FAQS Answered By Pembroke Pines Top Lawyer
If you believe that you have been injured as a
result of a health care professional's negligence and you are considering
filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, you most definitely will want to consult
with an experienced and qualified lawyer in Pembroke Pines. Medical
malpractice is a specialty practice that requires an attorney to possess a
significant amount of medical knowledge and stay current on the latest rulings.
Not every personal injury law firm in Pembroke Pines is qualified to handle
medical malpractice cases.
So now we know you need a specialist to
represent you. The next question is do you have a case?
In Florida that means:
- A physician or other medical professional made an error while treating you
- You were harmed by that error
That seems pretty simple but it isn't. Because
policy limits on malpractice insurance tend to be high, insurance companies
will throw everything they have at getting the suit dismissed before they
attack the merits of the case. You can expect a medical malpractice lawsuit to
take a long time to resolve.
Top 5
FAQs We Receive About Medical Malpractice
Pursuing a medical malpractice case can be
confusing. We thought it would be helpful to provide the answers to the most
common questions on medical malpractice that we get from our clients:
Q: Can
you sue someone other than a doctor for malpractice?
A: Absolutely. Anyone or any entity that
provides health care is exposed to a medical malpractice suit. This would
include anesthesiologists, nurses, physical therapists, radiologists,
hospitals, clinics and others.
Q:
What is medical negligence?
A: If
you are injured as a result of an act or omission like a misdiagnosis or the
wrong treatment, then you have to prove that error was the result of a breach
of generally accepted method used by medical professionals under similar
circumstances. This is where expert witnesses and the results of recent
decisions become exceptionally important.
Q: Do Malpractice Cases Usually Go To Court?
A: Malpractice cases rarely settle. They are
big ticket exposures for insurance companies and they will spare no expense to
drag out the process. If a case is particularly strong the insurance company
may settle rather than risk a jury verdict, otherwise they will drive up
expenses for the plaintiff and take the case to trial.
Q: Is
There an Average Amount that Malpractice Suits Settle For?
A: The short answer is no. Cases are based on
the severity of the injury and the strength of the case. While Martin, Lister
& Alvarez will take a case to the mat we do not force clients to
go to court. If they want to take a settlement offer that we believe is under a
fair amount we will advise against it but obviously the decision belongs to the
client.
Q: How
much does it cost to pursue a medical malpractice case?
A: Most attorneys, including us, will take the
case on contingency meaning the client pays nothing until the case is settled
or a favorable verdict is rendered. Malpractice
lawsuits are significantly more expensive to pursue than other types of
personal injury cases. That's why attorneys will carefully review the case
before agreeing to representation.
We hope this FAQ helps you. If you believe you
have a case we invite you to submit our case review form today. We will be back
to you promptly!
