Florida Medical Malpractice Legal Questions

Contact a lawyer.  We'd be happy to dicuss this with you - help@knowthelawyer.com or 800-656-6952. There are a lot of factors, recoveries and the story to be told that determines liability and value. Also, insurance companies will determine whether it is a person "making their own case," a mill's form letter or a detailed demand package that is the determining factor of an offer. And then is that offer suitable? Essentially, insurance carriers try to negotiate every dollar they can, because every $100 means millions in the end to the Board of Directors. And their lawyers are, respectfully, good at getting one over on novice lawyers and novice victims- you would be basically both. For that reason - and the misinformation by TV lawyers and referral services- is why people should consult lawyers who take the time like on sites like this. Because of the economy, more lawyers are jumping into personal injury and should stick to what they know. Personal injury law REQUIRED knowledge about medical science and biomechanics (the forces on a body in a wreck) far greater and more specific than you'd think. The other side has doctors and millions on their side to say nothing is wrong or fight the claim.   Call a lawyer. We are happy to answer any questions you have. ... Read More

No. This would be both an ethical and HIPAA violation. Unortunately HIPAA has no inherent civil right of enforcement but you can file complaint with Florida Department of Health and the Federal agency. They may sanction or discipline the doctor. You might have a civil lawsuit but would either have to have catastrophic harm from the disclsoure or be willing to pay for the lawyer to pursue the claim. We do offer FREE consultations to see if we can help. Just call 1-800-922-6442.... Read More

Any complications you suffered in hospital, even malpractice canand should be handled from your auto accident case if at all possible. As to med mal type case, complications dont = malpractice so you'd have to have more to show medical negligence. You can call our office 1-800-922-6442 for FREE consultation on this issue if you would like.... Read More

Well, this would require 2 things, a proper power of attorney type document and the lawyers willingness to honor it. Typically, in complex or expensive litigation, lawyers aren't fond of well meaning family members "stepping in" as it often creates more controversy and complexity. For example, you can't testify at trial for them, appear in thier stead at deposition, or provide lifestyle impact or daily suffering information, etc. for your parents. If your parents are incapacitated, it may be better to have a guardian ad litem appointed, who may minimize some of those complications.... Read More

Having dealt with similar issues personally, understand your anger and frustration. The starting point for a medical malpractice case however is to obtain a written opinion from a doctor explaining that medical negilgence occurred,what it was and the damages it caused. This may be difficult to do,absent hiring an expert and signficant expense, as infection cases are very very complicated and bad results are not necessarily malpractice.... Read More

Not unless the doctors in writing specifically link the event you describe to the tear at issue. Even then it may be very difficult to pursue financially as the damages may not be enough to warrant the legal expenses investigating the issue.If you would like to discuss retaining an attorney to help up you, we do offer FREE in office consultations at 1-800-922-6442.... Read More

There may well be a medical malpractice case here. The key is to get a lawyer involved on this ASAP. Also, if shepasses on, god forbid, it will be critical to get an autopsy to show the exact cause of death, because it sounds like she had a lot of complications. You can call us at 1-800-922-6442 if you need help on this. ... Read More