Medical malpractice, also referred to as medical negligence, applies to doctors, hospitals, nurses and other health care professionals. Medical malpractice occurs when one of these individuals fails to act reasonably or deviates from a reasonable standard of care that a similar medical professional would exercise under the same circumstances; leading to injury or death of a patient.

Medical malpractice injuries can be difficult to prove and quite complex, and these cases always require qualified experts from premier medical institutions to be proven, as well as an attorney who clearly understands the very complicated steps that have to be taken under law before any type of claim can be pursued. We know the law intimately and we use a multitude of sophisticated litigation techniques including forensics. We have the experience and the financial ability to take on the largest hospitals and insurance companies. Our lawyers handle cases involving:

• Birth Injuries - Labor & Delivery
• Errors in Diagnosis
• Medication Errors
• Nursing Home Neglect
• Pressure Ulcers
• Surgical Errors
• Many other circumstances involving improper care.

Time is ALWAYS of the essence in a medical malpractice case - you only have a very limited amount of time to act to protect your rights or you will lose them forever. The law, in our opinion, is unfortunately designed to make it easy for you to wait too long before you seek justice. If you or a loved one has been injured due to medical malpractice, call us right away!

If you have not been injured due to medical malpractice, do what you can to make sure you won't ever be. Prevention is always the best medicine. With this in mind, prior to a medical or surgical procedure, educate yourself about your doctor and hospital. Florida residents approved Amendment 7: 381.026 Florida's Patient's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, which allows patients to receive records of health care providers' or facilities' adverse incidents, including those which may cause injury or death. Florida consumers can look up Florida Medical Licenses, Florida Doctors On-line Profile, and Florida Doctor's History of Previously Paid Malpractice Claims. The Federal Government also has a website called Hospital Compare that compares how hospitals perform on some common procedures.

One of the staff in our office was injured due to medical malpractice which only helps to show it can happen to anyone. If you or a family member has suffered due to medical malpractice or wrongful death, we want you to know that we are here and are ready to help.