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How Can a Medical Malpractice Attorney Help Me?
Medical malpractice cases can be complex, technical, and demanding. Thankfully, you do not have to navigate the legal system on your own while recovering from your injuries. Our experienced medical malpractice attorneys can take charge and handle your case from beginning to end, freeing you to focus on your health and well-being. You can rely on us to:
- Identify your legal options and the next best steps
- Collect and organize the evidence required to prove your case
- Liaise with your medical providers to obtain documentation for your injuries
- Hire medical expert witnesses to testify on your behalf
- Demonstrate how the defendant was negligent
- Negotiate a settlement with the defendant’s insurer
- Present your case powerfully at trial, if necessary
As the largest personal injury firm in America, Morgan & Morgan never runs out of steam. We can fight powerful doctors and hospitals all the way to the courthouse and have the resources to fight even complex and lengthy medical malpractice claims. Our attorneys work tirelessly for the payout our injured clients need to get their lives back on track.
What Is the Average Settlement for Failure to Diagnose?
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) determined that the average settlement for medical malpractice was $329,565 from 1992–2014. However, this figure is only a rough indication of what a medical malpractice case could be worth. Some settlements are significantly lower, while others amount to millions of dollars. What you can recover can depend on various factors, including:
- The nature and scope of your injuries
- Your financial damages such as medical bills and wage loss
- Strong evidence of the medical provider’s negligence
If failure to diagnose caused permanent or life-changing injuries, a settlement amount should reflect this.
Knowing what your case is worth can be tricky, and victims can underestimate the amount of their damages and future expected expenses. Our failure to diagnose lawyers in Orlando can assist you with assessing the value of your claim.
When Should I File My Medical Malpractice Case?
There are time limits for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Florida. According to Florida Statutes § 95.11(4)(a), patients have two years to file suit. The time starts running down when the medical malpractice was discovered or should have been detected. However, the time limit for your claim could vary depending on the facts of your case. Therefore, it can be a good idea to consult with an attorney as soon as possible. If you file your lawsuit after the statute of limitations has passed, you could be prohibited from seeking compensation and holding the responsible party accountable.
Who Could I Sue in a Medical Malpractice Claim?
Most victims assume that they can only sue their doctor. However, any medical professional could be held accountable for failure to diagnose. In some cases, you could also sue a medical institution, such as a hospital or urgent care center. Potential defendants in a medical malpractice claim can include:
- Nurses
- Assistants
- Dentists
- Doctors
- Surgeons
- Anesthetists
- Hospitals
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Failure to Diagnose Case?
Technically, you do not require a lawyer to file a lawsuit. However, medical malpractice claims can be complicated, lengthy, and expensive to litigate. Several medical witnesses may be required to testify on the victim’s behalf. Moreover, such claims often deal with complex medical and legal issues that can be challenging for an experienced lawyer, let alone a layperson. Therefore, it is highly advisable to consult with an attorney before filing a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Our malpractice lawyers can advise you comprehensively, determine whether you have a case, and move forward with a legal claim. We want you to have the best chance at getting what you deserve. When working with Morgan & Morgan, you don’t pay a dime unless and until we win and you recover compensation.
Our Orlando Failure to Diagnose Lawyers Fight for You
A late or misdiagnosis can turn your whole life upside down and cause physical, emotional, and financial misery. However, when a doctor or other medical professional makes a mistake, you should not have to pay for the consequences.
Morgan & Morgan sees cases of appalling medical malpractice every day. We have been fighting for injured patients for decades and know the issues victims and their families face. Our experienced trial litigators do not shy away from standing up to powerful doctors and hospitals and can fight for justice and compensation on your behalf.
Don’t wait to get legal help and advice. The sooner you get in touch, the sooner you can receive what you need to rebuild your life. Contact us today to find out more in a free case review.