Jacksonville Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Suffering a medical mistake can leave you in a state of confusion. You never expect a medical professional to cause you or your family member harm. You would expect them to do just the opposite.

If a medical provider’s mistake has left you or a family member with medical complications, it may make sense to file a legal case against them. Discuss the details of your case with a medical malpractice lawyer serving Jacksonville today at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers at 855-529-0269.

Common Medical Malpractice Mistakes

Fortunately, most medical procedures are performed by regulation, without any mistake. Although the occurrence of medical malpractice is minimal, the consequences are often disastrous when it does happen. The following examples are common medical malpractice mistakes:

• Birth injury during labor and delivery
• Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
• Improper dosage of anesthesia
• Improper monitoring of medication
• Surgical error

These types of medical mistakes all point to negligence. The medical provider’s lack of education or failure to monitor the patient can deem them liable in a medical malpractice case. They may be liable for covering any expenses from the mistake.

Determining Your Need For A Medical Malpractice Lawyer

It is not always easy to determine whether or not you have a medical malpractice case. On the surface, it might seem like a medical mistake did cause your injury. However, without expertise in the medical industry, this can be difficult to determine.

We do not expect you to know if you have a case before you reach out to us. A complimentary consultation allows us to evaluate the details of your case and to determine the best legal steps going forward. We will consult with medical professionals and determine what should have happened and compare it to what did happen. Call us today to set up your complimentary consultation at 855-529-0269.

How Our Lawyers Will Help You With Your Medical Malpractice Case

Our team of injury lawyers will help you navigate your case, from the beginning to the end. It is not always easy going up against hospital or medical lawyers, but we have experience in doing just this.

Determine Liability

A medical malpractice case in the state of Florida requires that we establish liability. We will do this by demonstrating the four critical elements of personal injury are present:

• Duty of care: All medical providers have a legal duty of care to their patients.
• Breach of duty: Mistakes including negligence and intentional harm breach this legal duty of care and the medical provider may be liable.
• Causation: We will build your case from medical records, expert witness statements, and personal recollections of the mistake to determine that the breach of duty did, indeed, cause the injury in question.
• Damages: We will identify that you are dealing with damages as a result of the breach of duty. These are the costs that we will work to recover on your behalf.

Determine Damages

Medical care can be expensive, especially if it is a condition that you will have to deal with for the rest of your life. Your new medical condition could prevent you from returning to work. It could also require around the clock medical care for years to come. It is important that we calculate your damages to ensure you receive the compensation that you deserve.

We will consider the following types of damages when calculating this amount:

• Current medical costs
• Anticipated medical needs
• Household renovation needs
• Childcare costs
• Lost wages
• Diminished earning capacity
• Lost benefits

Pain And Suffering

There is no question that suffering injury from a medical mistake can cause you a considerable amount of pain and suffering. You might be subject to physical pain, as well as an emotional fear for any additional medical needs. While this amount might be more difficult to calculate, it is just as important to consider.

Build Your Medical Malpractice Case

Building a medical malpractice case is unique from other types of personal injury cases. For example, an expert witness may not only be a crucial part of your case, but the state of Florida may require one. It is essential that we hire an expert witness that is familiar with your medical condition or procedure.

Florida also requires that we provide proper notice to the assumed responsible party. This intent to sue should accompany the expert witness statement. Our team will work to gather this information and provide intent on your behalf.

Stay Within Florida’s Time Limits

Florida limits medical malpractice cases to two years from the date of the mistake. In some cases, they may extend this timeline to four years. However, four years is the maximum time in which we can file a medical malpractice case in the state of Florida.

Building a case, hiring an expert witness, and providing proper notice takes time. Make sure you reach out to a medical malpractice lawyer as soon as possible before you lose your legal eligibility. Call us today at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers at 855-529-0269.

Choose The Right Medical Malpractice Lawyer For Your Case

Not all medical malpractice lawyers are the same. It is vital to choose one that is knowledgeable in Florida’s medical malpractice laws. It is also beneficial to select a lawyer that respects your need to recover.

At Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers, we will navigate the legal process for you, allowing you to spend your time recovering from this terrible mistake. We are here to help you. Call one of our medical malpractice lawyers today at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers at 855-529-0269.

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