In the aftermath of a surgical error, you might be understandably shaken and unsure of how to proceed. A lawyer focusing on medical malpractice can be a strong advocate for you during this difficult time.
Your surgical error attorney can evaluate your case and determine if there are grounds for a medical malpractice case in Florida. They know how to obtain and analyze critical evidence, including expert testimony, which will help you build a strong case. Your attorney can communicate with medical professionals and insurance companies on your behalf. They can also negotiate a settlement or go to trial, if necessary.
Our surgical error lawyers are based in Tampa; however, we serve victims of medical malpractice throughout the state of Florida, including in the following cities:
A successful surgical error lawsuit requires that you prove several elements. Among those is the negligence of a healthcare professional, his or her breach of the prevailing professional standard of care, and damages or injuries as a result.
Examples of negligence in surgical error claims include, but are not limited to:
Damages in surgical error claims are frequently large because the harm to the patient can be significant. Calculating damages in surgical error claims involves two main categories: economic damages and non-economic damages.
Economic damages refer to the financial losses you experience because of an incident. These are concrete losses with a clear monetary value, and can often be documented with bills, receipts, or other financial records. They include, but are not limited to:
In medical malpractice cases, non-economic damages are awarded to compensate a plaintiff for the intangible losses they suffer due to the medical professional’s negligence. They include pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, scarring and disfigurement, mental anguish, and more. In Florida, you must have a permanent injury to receive non-economic damages.
If a loved one died due to complications from a surgical error, you could be compensated for your loss through a wrongful death claim.
If you sustained an unexpected injury as a result of a negligently performed surgical procedure you may be able to get compensation for your losses. You shouldn’t be focused on dealing with a legal claim right now. Let our experienced surgical error lawyers handle the legal issues while you recover.
At WMW, our personal injury attorneys in Tampa will guide you through this difficult time and help you get the compensation you need to move forward with life.
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