When you entrust your health to your medical provider, you expect that they will be knowledgeable and act in a way that provides you with the best medical care possible. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Medical mistakes can leave you with expensive ongoing medical costs and unable to work.
If you believe that your injuries are due to a medical mistake, Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers can help. Call one of our medical malpractice lawyers in Plantation, FL, today at at 954-858-5751.
Possible Medical Mistakes
It is not always easy to identify if a medical mistake led to your injury. But there are many ways in which a medical professional can make an important mistake that can cause you to be injured. These are some of the most common medical malpractice cases we have come across:
- Failing to monitor mother and infant vitals during childbirth
- Surgical mistakes
- Improper prescription of medications or dosages
- Delayed or missed diagnosis
- Lack of knowledge of hospital or medical protocols
- Improper administration of anesthesia
Not all medical mistakes are intentional. However, even when a mistake occurs as a result of poor training or failure to follow hospital protocols, the professional can still be held responsible.
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Medical Malpractice Damages
When a medical professional makes a mistake, it can result in costly expenses for the patient. We will fight to collect compensation for the damages outlined under Florida law. These may include:
- Medical costs
- Surgical fees
- Temporary transportation
- Lost wages
- Diminished earning capacity
- Childcare costs
- Pain and suffering
Every medical mistake has a different outcome. It is important that we understand the details of your case and how the mistake has affected your quality of life. We understand that a single medical mistake can put you in a difficult financial and emotional situation. For this reason, it is important that we collect every penny that you deserve in compensation.
Maximum Compensation Limits
Florida has recently removed caps on medical malpractice cases. This could be important to your case. Discuss the details of your medical malpractice case with a lawyer at 954-858-5751.
Punitive Damages
In some cases, your case might also include punitive damages. Unlike compensatory damages, punitive damages are meant to punish the individual for their negligence.
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Florida’s Statute Of Limitations
It is crucial that we stay within Florida’s Statute of Limitations. Florida requires that we file all medical malpractice cases within two years from the date of the mistake or from the realistic knowledge of the medical mistake. We must file all cases within four years without exception.
Collecting the necessary documentation and serving intent to sue with a medical affidavit takes time to prepare. For this reason, it is important that you consider your legal options as soon as possible. Call us as soon as possible at 954-858-5751.
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How We Will Assist You With Your Medical Malpractice Case
Experiencing a medical mistake can be overwhelming. You never expect your healthcare provider to be negligent with your medical care. Medical mistakes should not happen. We are there for you when they do.
Complimentary Consultation
Without legal help, it can be difficult to determine if you have a medical malpractice case. During a free consultation, we will evaluate the details of your case. We will work to get to the bottom of what really happened. From here, we can determine the next best legal steps to take.
Call us today to schedule your complimentary consultation at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers at 954-858-5751.
Collect Documents
Just as it can be tough to establish that a medical mistake occurred, it can be even harder to collect the necessary evidence to support your case. We will work to collect the following documents:
- Medical records
- Witness statements
- Recollections from the patient
We will also work to hire an expert witness. Filing a medical malpractice case in Florida requires that we include an expert statement. This statement identifies that the expert witness, who is also a medical professional, would have handled the situation differently. This statement can offer the necessary support for your medical malpractice case.
Establish Negligence
It is important that we establish negligence. We will work to make sure the four important elements of personal injury were present:
- The medical professional has a legal duty of care to you.
- Their mistake breached that duty.
- This led to the injury.
- You are now dealing with injuries as a result.
Navigate the Legal Process
Leave the legal filings and communications to us as you recover. You should not have to collect documents or manage communications with insurance companies or the defendant’s lawyers. Instead, it is best to have someone on your side with your best interests at heart.
Florida also requires that we provide appropriate notice of a medical malpractice case. We will work to serve this intent to sue to the appropriate party within the required timeline. We will also collect the necessary medical affidavit that must accompany the legal intent.
Settlement offers may be a part of your case. Many times, the medical provider does not want to go to court because of the risk of ruining their reputation. Additionally, the hospital might not want to go to court and would prefer to settle out of court. We will help you calculate your damages and determine an appropriate amount so we can better evaluate any settlement offers.
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Hire a Medical Malpractice Lawyer In Plantation, FL, Today
You strongly believe that a medical professional’s mistake led to your injury. How do you prove it? How do you collect compensation for the damages you have suffered? We can help.
Call one of our medical malpractice lawyers in Plantation, FL today at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers at 954-858-5751. We are ready to discuss the details of your case and get to the bottom of what really happened during your medical procedure.
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