We all rely on medical practitioners to take care of us, heal our ailments and injuries, and give us prescriptions that will help us. The last thing you would ever expect is for a doctor to cause you injury rather than fix one. Unfortunately, doctors and healthcare professionals can make mistakes.
Some mistakes are understandable in any profession. After all, doctors are humans and capable of errors. It’s when their mistakes go beyond reasonable and move into negligence that they can be held accountable.
If you’ve suffered an injury that you believe was caused by careless or wrongful behavior, you can sue the medical professional or organization responsible for causing you harm.
In Florida, you have a right to file a lawsuit against the medical professional who harmed you. But, how do you go about filing a case? First, you must gather evidence of the injury you sustained and show how you believe negligence was involved.
Next, you will need to notify the medical practitioner that you intend to file a lawsuit. This gives them a chance to look into the matter and determine if they agree that negligence was a factor in your injury. This is part of the pre-suit requirements that Florida law demands.
If the medical professional agrees that you received poor treatment and are owed damages for your experience, they may offer you a settlement. If they don’t agree, the case can move forward.
If your case goes to trial, a medical expert will need to confirm that you were injured due to substandard medical treatment. Essentially, the medical professional will provide the court with evidence that shows how your treatment was not up to the standard of care expected for similar cases.
Next, you will provide proof of your injury and damages. A lawyer can assist you with your case, can guide you through the process, and help you collect needed evidence to prove your case. A lawyer can also help you calculate your damages so that you receive the money owed to you for what you’ve experienced.
Going to court for a medical malpractice case can be a scary prospect, but you don’t have to let the thought intimidate you. Your West Palm Beach medical malpractice lawyer will prepare you for court and will walk you through the entire process. In many instances, malpractice cases don’t even end up going to trial as an insurance company may choose to settle at the last minute.
For legal help with your medical negligence lawsuit, contact The Law Offices of Casey D. Shomo. A free case assessment is yours when you call 561-659-6366 or when you reach out using the online form over on our website.
Casey D. Shomo serves all of Palm Beach County and specializes in the representation of individuals and families in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, particularly when called upon to fulfill the role of a West Palm Beach car accident attorney. He has extensive litigation and trial experience in complex cases involving medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, nursing home abuse and other complex personal injury and wrongful death matters.As an experienced West Palm Beach medical malpractice lawyer, he provides each of his clients the expertise and focus to resolve their case in a prompt and efficient manner in the full measure of justice.... View full business profile here: The Law Offices of Casey D. Shomo, PA
