Medical Malpractice
Fighting for Victims of Medical Negligence in Orlando
Medical professionals, including doctors, surgeons, and nurses, are held to high standards to ensure they provide the best care possible. When they fail to meet these standards, patients may suffer life-altering injuries, and the consequences can be severe. If you or a loved one has been harmed due to medical negligence in Orlando, Simmons Law Group is here to help you fight for justice and fair compensation.
What Is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to provide the appropriate standard of care, resulting in harm to the patient. Common examples include:
Failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis: When a doctor overlooks or misreads symptoms, leading to delayed or incorrect treatment.
Surgical errors: Mistakes made during surgery, such as performing the wrong procedure or operating on the wrong site.
Medication mistakes: Administering the wrong drug or incorrect dosage, causing harm.
Birth injuries: Negligence during childbirth, leading to injury or death.
Anesthesia errors: Incorrect dosages or improper monitoring during anesthesia administration.
When negligence occurs, the consequences can be devastating. In these situations, it’s crucial to have an experienced medical malpractice attorney by your side.
How Do I Prove a Medical Malpractice Case?
To prove a medical malpractice claim in Orlando, you must show:
Duty of Care: The healthcare provider had a duty to provide care based on the accepted standard for their profession.
Breach of Duty: The provider failed to meet that standard through negligence or substandard care.
Injury: The patient suffered harm as a result of the breach of duty.
Causation: The breach directly led to the injury or harm.
Proving these elements often requires expert testimony and thorough investigation of medical records. At Simmons Law Group, we have the resources and experience to guide you through this complex process.
What Types of Damages Can I Recover?
In a medical malpractice case, you may be entitled to recover both economic and non-economic damages, including:
Economic damages: Medical bills, lost wages, future medical costs, and any other financial losses.
Non-economic damages: Pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of quality of life, and mental anguish.
Why Choose Simmons Law Group?
At Simmons Law Group, we understand the complexities of medical malpractice cases and are dedicated to helping victims of medical negligence in Orlando. Our experienced attorneys will fight for you and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. We work with top medical experts and have a proven track record of success in securing favorable outcomes for our clients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider, such as a doctor, nurse, or hospital, fails to provide the standard of care expected in their field, resulting in harm or injury to a patient. Common examples include misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, and failure to provide timely treatment.
To have a medical malpractice case, you must show that a healthcare provider’s actions (or lack thereof) caused harm to you. This often requires proving that the provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care, which directly led to your injury. Consult an experienced medical malpractice attorney to review your case and assess whether you have a valid claim.
In Florida, the statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit is generally two years from the date the injury occurred or when it was discovered. However, there are exceptions and specific rules for certain cases, so it’s important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible to ensure you meet the legal deadlines.
Common types of medical malpractice include:
Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
Surgical errors, such as operating on the wrong site
Medication errors, including incorrect prescriptions or dosages
Birth injuries, including those caused by negligence during labor and delivery
Anesthesia errors, such as incorrect dosage or improper monitoring
If you are successful in a medical malpractice case, you may be entitled to both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages cover medical bills, lost wages, and future medical costs, while non-economic damages compensate for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of quality of life. An attorney can help determine the appropriate compensation for your case based on your injuries.
