Every year thousands of people are injured as a result of medical malpractice. In 1990, a study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health estimated that, each year, more than 3% of patients in New York State hospitals suffered some form of a medical mistake which resulted in serious injury. Nationally, the Harvard Medical Practice Study estimated that, each year, more than 180,000 people die, at least in part, because of medical mistakes - and Miami isn't exempt. Public Citizen, a non-profit organization which advocates the rights of consumers, estimates that, each year, 1.3 million injuries are caused by negligence, and that more than two-thirds of these injuries are preventable.

Medical malpractice is the failure of a doctor or other licensed medical professional to provide a patient with treatment equal to the customary standard of care, which results in an injury or loss to the patient.

Injured persons may sue for an injunction to prevent the continuation of the conduct or for monetary damages. Injured parties may recover the following damages, and they include both present and future expected losses.

» Lost wages
» Pain and suffering
» Medical expenses
» Punitive damages in extraordinary cases

There are many particulars about medical malpractice that one should be aware of before filing a medical malpractice claim.

An expert doctor witness is required throughout the case. This not only has to be paid for, but makes the case usually take longer than other personal injury cases.

Most states have limited the amount of reward that can be awarded in a medical malpractice case. In addition, the time limit to file has been shortened in some states. Some states have even established mandatory arbitration before a case can proceed to court.

Discuss the particular details regarding these limits in Miami , Florida with us today...

 

An experienced attorney will discuss your situation and go over the options available to you, as well as work with insurance companies and other parties involved in your case to ensure your needs are handled quickly and efficiently.

Injuries suffered as a result of medical malpractice are frequently severe and life altering. Our law firm understands and if you're seeking an attorney in Miami , Florida to  help you - Then please, get your malpractice questions answered today.