Injured Due to Medical Negligence?
Cases of medical malpractice usually occur when negligence by medical practitioners, such as physicians or nurses result in injury and death. However, medical malpractice lawsuits can be very challenging and costly, as they involve a lengthy, in-depth process. This is why potential cases must be thoroughly evaluated prior to prosecution. Serving the Central Florida area, particularly the citizens of Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake and Volusia counties, Mckeever Law Firm has both the resources and expertise to help you prosecute serious medical malpractice cases.
Determining Negligence & Damages
One of the ways a lawyer in Orlando can determine negligence in your case is to look for standard of care violations. For instance, x-rays are often necessary for patients experiencing symptoms pointing to specific problem areas. If a healthcare provider chose not to order an x-ray, he/she failed to comply with standard of care regulations. Negligence is warranted when this type of violation causes injury to the patient or results in healthcare fatalities.
Assessing the damages for a medical malpractice settlement varies on a case by case basis and is usually dependent on the level of injury. Damages represent the monetary value of a case based on different factors such as treatment costs, lost wages and pain and suffering.
Florida Laws
According to the statute of limitationsin the state of Florida, medical malpractice trials must be brought forth within two years from the date of the misconduct which brought rise to injury, or within two years from the date the injury was or should have been detected. Florida medical malpractice laws also state that no action may commence after more than four years following the act of negligence.
Areas of Medical Malpractice
As a law firm that specializes in medical malpractice cases, our attorneys are experienced and knowledgeable in representing injured clients and their loved ones. Some of the areas a medical malpractice attorney in Orlando can be of help include the following:
- Birth injuries/birth defects
- Hospital errors
- Doctor negligence
- Misdiagnosis
- Hospital infections
Contact our Attorneys
Over the past years, McKeever Law Firm has successfully been representing clients in medical malpractice cases as well as other personal injury areas, including wrongful death, accidental death and Orlando workers compensation settlements. Whether you have a specific case requiring a birth injury lawyer in Orlando or wish to discuss your negligence claim with one of our qualified legal staff, call us today for a free consultation.
