What is medical negligence
Medical negligence is when a person employed by the healthcare industry injures a person while providing medical attention. The tricky part is that in order to prove medical negligence it’s necessary to show that another medical professional would not have made the same mistake in that scenario.
For example, if you were to have a cast incorrectly set on a broken arm which then caused you to require surgery because your arm did not heal properly, we would have to prove that another doctor would not have made the same mistake.
Medical negligence is not limited to doctors. Any nurse or technician employed at a hospital can also be negligent.
What should I do if I suspect medical negligence?
It’s important to speak to an attorney as quickly as possible if you suspect that you’re a victim of medical negligence. Your attorney will help you through the situation, and will instruct you not to speak to the administrators or lawyers of the place injured you. Speaking to them will only help their cause, and will only hurt your cause.
After you’ve spoken to an attorney, do your best to save all possible evidence that can help to prove your case. For example, if you have marks on your body that could help prove your claim of medical negligence, be sure to take pictures of those marks as soon as you can.
How do I know if I’m the victim of medical negligence?
Just because you do not feel well after a medical procedure does not necessarily mean that you are a victim of medical negligence. We highly recommend speaking to an attorney to find out if there’s enough evidence to prove negligence.
How long do I have to explore legal options against the doctor?
You only have two years in the state of Florida to make a claim against a medical professional before the right to file a suit lapses. Unfortunately, many people wait too long to explore their legal options because they expect that their problem will heal itself.
The lesson is not to wait too long if you expect medical negligence. Be sure to call an attorney for a free consultation and see if you have a case.
If I file a lawsuit, who will it be against?
The lawsuit filed will not be against the healthcare company itself, but against the insurance company representing that facility. It’s important to know that not all doctors have malpractice insurance. Florida law requires that a doctor notify their patients if they do not have malpractice insurance.
The assessment of your case will be determined by the type of injuries you’ve sustained while in the care of those professionals, and the cost of medical expenses you’ve incurred in the past and future will be taken into consideration.



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