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Medical malpractice can be fundamentally described as a doctor,
nurse, technician, dentist, or other health care provider
whose negligent actions cause injury to a patient. As defined
in 766.102 of the Florida Statutes, medical malpractice occurs
when a health care provider does not abide by the prevailing
standard of care, and this omission results in injury to the
patient. In simpler terms, if a health care provider fails
to do what a "reasonably prudent" medical peer would
do in a similar situation, and a patient is hurt in the process,
the patient may have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Whether you or a loved one has been injured by a surgical
error in Tampa, a misdiagnosis in Orlando, or incorrect medication
in Pasco, you should contact a medical malpractice attorney
for assistance. Due to the way Florida law is written, you
as the claimant will have a heavier burden of evidence and
proof in your medical malpractice claim. Because of this burden
of proof, it is wise to contact a lawyer with experience in
these types of cases.
Medical malpractice, negligence, and irresponsibility can
occur anywhere, from hospitals in Clearwater to private homes
in St Petersburg. While the standard of medical care in Florida
is outstanding and medical malpractice is rare, mistakes do
occur. Examples of situations that may require you to contact
a medical malpractice attorney include:
- Birth injuries
- Mistakes in anesthesia
- Emergency room oversights
- Nursing
home neglect and abuse
- Incorrect medication or dose of medication
- Errors during surgery
- Wrong or delayed diagnosis
- Poor illness management
- Failure to keep a patient fully informed of the consequences
of a treatment
- Mistakes by dentists, orthopedists, nurses, physical therapists,
etc.
- Wrongful death
Patients put their faith in medical professionals and institutions
to do what is right. When this standard of care is breached,
a patient may suffer long-term or permanent injuries. Even
so, proving medical malpractice is a complex task in Florida,
often requiring the representation of an experienced personal
injury and medical malpractice attorney who can examine
and defend the grounds of your lawsuit.
If you have a medical malpractice concern in Tampa, Orlando,
Sarasota, Lakeland, Pasco County, or anywhere else in central
Florida, please contact
a medical malpractice attorney from Kennedy Law Group for
a free evaluation today.
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