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Medical Malpractice Law

Medical malpractice is negligence that results in an injury or loss of life because a doctor, nurse, surgeon, hospital, dentist, psychiatrist or other health care professional or entity failed to administer adequate treatment to a patient. Health practitioners are obligated to provide a standard level of care, skill or diligence that should be reasonably expected under the applicable circumstances; if they are negligent and fail to adhere to standard practices, resulting in a patient's injury or death, a medical malpractice attorney may be able to pursue a claim on behalf of a victim for monetary compensation for lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering.

Types of Medical Negligence

Medical malpractice or negligence may take many forms, including:

• Failure to administer proper or timely treatment or care
• HMO negligence
• Medication errors
• Misdiagnosis or no diagnosis
• Nursing home or elder abuse
• Surgical errors

Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

Medical malpractice law allows injured victims to seek compensation if a negligent party or entity caused an injury or death. If the patient’s injury is too severe or if the victim passes away, some members of the patient’s family may be able to pursue a medical malpractice claim. To obtain justice and compensation for a medical malpractice case, proof of negligence is required. Determining who is liable for a medical malpractice claim may be complicated – it may be the doctor or other medical professional that caused harm to the patient, or it may be a city or state-owned hospital.  An experienced medical malpractice lawyer can evaluate a potential medical malpractice case and help prove who is legally responsible.

When to File a Medical Malpractice Claim

Florida has a statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases. To receive maximum compensation, a claim must be made within a certain period of time after the potential negligent injury is discovered. Contacting a medical malpractice lawyer at Burnetti, P.A. as early as possible may help ensure that deadlines are not passed.

Contact Medical Malpractice Lawyers Serving Tampa, Lakeland, Orlando and Jacksonville

The medical malpractice lawyers at Burnetti, P.A. are experienced in medical malpractice claims and ready to take a case to trial if necessary. Call 1-888-BURNETTI today to schedule a free consultation.