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Medical Malpractice Lawyers

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Medical malpractice accounts for 10% of deaths in America. The truth is, doctors and hospitals are liable for medical negligence in Florida if they fail to provide reasonable care to a patient. This ranges from surgery mistakes, misdiagnosis, and failure to respond to a patient in distress, birth injuries, and more. Contact us to receive personalized help from our medical malpractice attorneys in Florida.

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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Pompano Beach

When you seek medical help, you expect that care to be of the highest quality. Unfortunately, medical malpractice happens more frequently than most people realize. When you place yours and a family member’s health in the hands of professionals who fail to perform their medical duties competently, you should make sure those liable are held accountable for their careless actions. You deserve an aggressive medical malpractice lawyer fighting for your rights.

At LJW Legal, we understand how difficult it can be to recover from medical malpractice. Recovering from the injuries, trusting new care providers, and the fight to hold those liable for their actions accountable. Our number one concern is helping you and your family navigate the legal process and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Medical Malpractice Lawsuits in Pompano Beach

Medical malpractice suits in South Florida increased an average of 14.29 percent in 2017, with 16.4 lawsuits for every 100,000 residents. According to the Florida Statute 766.106, medical malpractice refers to any claim arising out of the failure to render medical care or medical services.

However, not all cases can be considered medical malpractice. For a claim to be regarded as a medical malpractice case in South Florida, it must meet the following criteria:

  • Proof of a violation of care – The law establishes medical standards that are recognized by medical professionals as acceptable medical treatment under specific circumstances. This is known as the standard of care, doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals must abide by. Under this standard of care, a patient has the right to expect a certain level of care consistent with such standards. If there is proof the standard of care has not been met, then medical malpractice or negligence can be established.
  • Proof of injury caused by the negligence – Besides proving there was a violation of the standard of care, evidence of damage as a result of such negligence must be established. An unfavorable outcome by itself is not considered malpractice, the patient of the surviving family must prove that the injuries were caused by the negligence of the medical professionals or institution.
  • Proof of significant damages by the injury – Also, the plaintiff must prove the damages are substantial enough. To prove medical malpractice, the damages from the injury must entail disability or loss of income, including past or future medical bills.
  • Proof of doctor-patient relationship – The plaintiff also has to show evidence that there was, in fact, a physician-patient relationship with the defendant, which means someone hired the doctor and the doctor agreed to the terms of care.

Types of Medical Malpractice Cases

Since there is a wide variety of situations that can lead to a medical malpractice claim, these type of lawsuits are often complex and demanding. Some common examples of medical malpractice cases include failure to diagnose or misdiagnose a patient, failure to avoid injury at birth, surgical errors, poor aftercare, and prescribing incorrect drug doses. In general, most of the medical malpractice claims fall into one of these categories:

  • Failure to diagnose
  • Improper treatment
  • Failure to warn a patient of well-known risks

Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim in Pompano Beach?

Filing a medical malpractice claim in South Florida requires the assistance of an experienced and trusted medical malpractice attorney that understands the special rules and procedures for this type of claims. Unlike other claims, medical malpractice must:

  • Count with an expert testimony
  • Be brought soon after the injury
  • Be submitted to a malpractice review panel
  • Give the doctor notice of the malpractice claim before filing

Medical Malpractice Damages

Many states limit the amount of money that can be awarded to a medical malpractice plaintiff. For now, Florida has a cap on damages that are available for medical malpractice claims. These limits apply to non-economic damages; this includes pain and suffering, anxiety, mental anguish, loss of companionship, disfigurement, and other losses. Previously, the caps set by the Florida Statute 766.118 outline that:

  • There is a $500,000 limit on non-economic damages in medical malpractice suits against practitioners. This same cap would increase to $1 million if the negligence caused death or a vegetative state.
  • There is a $750,000 limit on non-economic damages in medical malpractice suits against non-practitioners.

Following a Florida Supreme Court ruling, this set of rules were labeled unconstitutional in 2017. Regarding current medical malpractice damage awards, these can be categorized as follow:

  • General damages – including loss of enjoyment of life, pain and suffering, loss of future earning capacity, and physical pain or suffering
  • Special damages – including medical bills, past wages, and future medical expenses
  • Punitive damages – these are ruled by the judge or jury depending on the circumstances

In case the medical negligence leads to the unfortunate death of the patient, the law helps determine what damages can be recovered and by who:

  • Survival statutes – They allow the deceased patient’s heirs or estate to recover the damage incurred during the first medical malpractice until the death of the patient. Under this statute, damages often include everything that the patient could have been awarded if they had survived.
  • Wrongful death statutes – They allow the patient’s family to recover damages for future monetary loss. In this case, compensation for emotional harm and loss of companionship can be debated, as more states are including this.

Build Your Criminal Defense Team

Medical malpractice lawsuits are regulated by a complex set of rules, which vary dramatically according to many circumstances. Families looking at a malpractice lawsuit must look for advice and the representation of a criminal defense lawyer that can help them understand the claim better and to build a strong case against the defendant that will help them get justice for their family member.

Working with a Medical Practice Lawyer in South Florida

If you believe you or someone you know has been victim of medical malpractice, don’t let them get away with it. Fight for the justice your family member deserves and prevent this horrific experience from happening to other families in the future. Contact the medical malpractice lawyers from LJW Legal at their Pompano Beach office by calling 954-597-6770 or filling our online form.

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arletty fernandezarletty fernandez
21:24 13 Nov 22
Ryan and Helen were very thorough and diligent with my case. This was my first time having to hire for this type of service and am honestly thrilled to have been referred to such a diligent, efficient and caring team. They made sure to stay in touch and keep me updated all throughout my case. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Thank you all for your excellent care.
Florane FleurinorFlorane Fleurinor
14:52 03 Oct 22
Very good, professional and responsible lawyer. His office was in contact with me every time they had new information. Step by step Mr. Alex Jean would explain to me what is going on with my case. I didn’t have to wait for years for results. So far from what I hear from other people about their cases Mr. Alex Jean is the best. And I will reference my family and friends you and thank you so much
alexis Johnsonalexis Johnson
20:35 13 Sep 22
Ryan Wechsler is by far one of the best lawyers around. He gave me the assurance that everything was going to be okay. He is a very professional, respectful, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and an honest lawyer. His entire team (Daniela & Helen) was amazing. Very pleasant and kept me up to date every step of the way during my case. Ryan fought hard for me! I’m very thankful for all of his hard work and everyone at Long, Jean & Wechsler. If you’re ever in need of a great legal team give them a call.
Saif PowerSaif Power
14:59 30 Aug 22
Lyle was a pleasure to work with, he delivered on his promises. He was very prompt with his responses and very helpful when we first touched base. I’d definitely take him again on any relevant case.
Luiz CentLuiz Cent
02:15 13 Jul 22
I hired Alex Jean for a personal injury case and little did I know I was going to get world class treatment.I was referred to the best Chiropractors in Miami and then when I moved to St.Pete the LJW team had great connections there too.My Tesla is as good as new, my back is recovering and not to mention the settlement from the insurance. If I didn’t hire them I’d still be trying to recover money from insurance to fix my car.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you need a personal injury attorney I 100% recommend Alex Jean and the team at LJW.
Princess Maryam Abdul-AkbarPrincess Maryam Abdul-Akbar
16:29 07 Jul 22
Ryan Wechsler is an excellent attorney. He worked tirelessly on my case, which was a difficult one to begin with. When other attorneys were given me issues to take my case, he was the only one that was reassuring and determine to seek justice for me. I completely trusted his counsel. Had it not been for Mr. Wechsler I would have accumulated a lot of debt. I am forever grateful that he accepted my case.
Angelina AkkadAngelina Akkad
12:47 30 Jun 22
Ryan and the team are absolute rock stars! I got a recommendation from a good friend to use them, and I was not disappointed. They solved my issue with one strong letter and avoided a bad situation and lots of time and $$$ saved. I will definitely be using them again if the need ever arises.
Micheca AristildeMicheca Aristilde
19:46 08 Jun 22
Very good firm. I had an unusual case. A crane dropped on my car the week of Christmas. Considering the fact my accident occurred during the holiday season, Lyle and his paralegal, Helen, ensured that I received treatment the same day, got a rental, and even settled my case in less than 6 months.They were extremely polite, communicative, and on top of everything. I highly recommend reaching out to them for great legal representation.
GatorGator
19:20 08 Jun 22
Worked with Ryan and he helped me navigate the process of our law suit. Was in great communication throughout the process. 5 stars
Patrícia OsorioPatrícia Osorio
02:16 08 Jun 22
We had a great experience with Lyle and their team. The communication worked great, they had the patience to explain all the details to us and were responsive to our questions. We got a great settlement.
Perry CrawfordPerry Crawford
18:55 15 Apr 22
Lyle and his law group conducted themselves professionally and were very caring and concerned about my injury. My recovery was foremost on their minds.He fought for me relentlessly and got me what I truly deserved. His confidence and tenacity won the case decisively.Thanks Lyle.
Andrea ChlimperAndrea Chlimper
17:18 15 Apr 22
I highly recommend Lyle Long and his firm. Additional to a very very good settlement amount, Lyle and his staff were a pleasure to work with. Lyle walked me through the entire process from the moment I contacted him regarding my automobile accident. They were excellent with communication, returning my calls/emails and keeping me informed with updates and progress. Unfortunately, this is my 2nd time hiring his firm. My first experience was that positive that I never thought about hiring another firm to handle my legal matter.
TT
20:04 28 Mar 22
I highly recommend using this law firm. They’re super friendly, super helpful and very very professional. They had everything under control and dotted all the i’s and crossed all the t’s. I couldn’t be more happy with there service!!!
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18:44 01 Feb 22
I got Into an accident 8/13/2021. A friend of mine told me to contact Ryan, I reached out to him the day after my accident ( which happened to be a weekend day ) and he immediately got right on the case. He was very helpful and I was literally able to reach out to him by phone or text any day and any time. He is always available. He set me up for all of my medical treatment and made sure I understood the whole entire process. He’s a great lawyer and is really on your side. My case was resolved in 4 months and my settlement was way more than I expected. I couldn’t be more thankful for him and his staff. They are excellent.Thank you Ryan,Latia J
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