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When you seek medical care, you expect that medical providers will offer treatment that helps you heal, not dealing with new injuries or worsening health problems. Unfortunately, preventable medical errors happen more often than many people realize, and the consequences can be devastating for patients and their families. If you believe a healthcare provider’s negligence caused serious harm, a Hialeah medical malpractice attorney at Freidin Brown, P.A. can help you understand your legal options.
These cases often require careful investigation and input from medical experts to determine whether the standard of care was violated. A Hialeah personal injury attorney from our firm can investigate what happened, consult with medical experts, and work to hold negligent providers accountable while pursuing compensation for the losses you have suffered. Call us now to get started. Se habla español.
What Is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to deliver care that meets the accepted standard of care, and a patient suffers harm as a result. The standard of care refers to the level of skill, treatment, and judgment that a reasonably competent medical professional with similar training would provide under the same circumstances.
Some of the most common issues that contribute to malpractice claims include:
- Diagnostic mistakes, such as failing to diagnose a serious condition, delaying a diagnosis, or misidentifying a disease
- Medication errors, including prescribing the wrong drug or dosage or failing to review a patient’s medical history and allergies
- Surgical mistakes, such as operating on the wrong site, performing an unnecessary procedure, or leaving surgical instruments inside the body
- Poor communication between providers, which can lead to missed information about test results, treatment plans, or patient symptoms
- Premature or wrongful discharge from a hospital or emergency room, leaving a patient without proper monitoring or follow-up care
- Errors during birth, including failures to monitor fetal distress, delays in performing a necessary cesarean section, or other negligent care during labor and delivery
If you believe negligent medical care caused harm to you or a loved one, speaking with a Hialeah medical malpractice attorney can help you better understand whether malpractice may have occurred and what legal options may be available.
Dedicated Advocacy for Victims of Medical Negligence in Hialeah
Medical malpractice cases require significant resources, medical expertise, and litigation experience. Hospitals and healthcare providers are often defended by large insurance companies and legal teams whose goal is to minimize liability. For injured patients and families, navigating this process can be overwhelming without experienced legal representation.
Freidin Brown, P.A. offers clients a level of experience and attention that many high-volume law firms cannot match. Clients who work with our attorneys benefit from:
- Decades of experience in medical malpractice litigation
- Board Certified trial attorneys with extensive courtroom experience
- Direct oversight by founding partner Philip Freidin
- A network of highly qualified medical experts
- A selective caseload that allows for personalized representation
This approach allows our firm to thoroughly investigate medical errors, build strong cases, and pursue full compensation for patients and families affected by negligent medical care.
A Record of Results in Complex Medical Malpractice Cases
Over the years, Freidin Brown, P.A. has helped many patients and families pursue accountability after preventable medical errors changed their lives. While every case is unique and past outcomes do not guarantee future results, our experience handling complex malpractice claims has allowed us to secure meaningful recoveries for people facing devastating injuries and losses.
For example, our firm obtained a $10.65 million jury verdict for the family of a patient who died after bariatric surgery when medical staff failed to recognize and respond to a surgical perforation that led to sepsis. In another case, our attorneys helped a mother recover a $9.75 million settlement after she suffered an ischemic stroke following a cesarean section at a Miami-Dade hospital.
Cases like these reflect our commitment to helping injured patients and grieving families seek accountability when preventable medical mistakes cause life-altering harm.
If you suspect negligence from a Hialeah hospital or healthcare provider, call our firm. Your consultation is free, and we are available to speak to you 24/7.
Compensation Available in a Medical Malpractice Case
When a healthcare provider’s negligence causes harm, injured patients may be able to pursue compensation for the full range of losses associated with the malpractice. Depending on the circumstances of the case, compensation may include:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Lost income during recovery and reduced earning capacity if the injury prevents a return to work
- Costs for assistive devices, home modifications, or in-home care
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and mental anguish
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Loss of enjoyment of life or harm to personal relationships
In many cases, medical malpractice injuries require ongoing treatment and support. Our attorneys often work with medical experts, life care planners, and economists to estimate the long-term financial and personal impact of the injury so that the claim reflects the full extent of a victim’s losses.
Wrongful Death Caused by Medical Malpractice
In some cases, medical negligence causes the death of a loved one. If you have lost a loved one due to negligent medical care, the attorneys at Freidin Brown, P.A. can help your family pursue a wrongful death claim. While no legal action can undo such a profound loss, it can help hold negligent healthcare providers accountable and provide financial support for the family left behind.
All our legal fees are earned on a contingency basis, meaning that we only get paid if we obtain a recovery for you.
Get Started With Our Hialeah Medical Malpractice Attorneys Today
When a healthcare provider’s negligence causes harm, you deserve answers and the opportunity to pursue accountability. The Hialeah medical malpractice attorneys at Freidin Brown, P.A. are here to get you the answers and justice you need.
Contact Freidin Brown, P.A. today to schedule a free and confidential consultation. Our team is ready to listen to your story and help you determine the next steps forward.
FAQs About Hialeah Malpractice Cases
Who Can Be Held Liable for Medical Malpractice in Florida?
In many cases, several healthcare providers or organizations may share responsibility for negligent care. Potentially liable parties may include physicians, surgeons, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, and laboratories. A medical practice group or healthcare facility may also be responsible for the actions of its employees.
How Long Do I Have to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Florida?
Florida law places time limits on filing medical malpractice claims but determining the exact deadline is often more complicated than many people expect.
Unlike many other types of injury cases, medical malpractice claims involve a presuit investigation process that must take place before a lawsuit can be filed. Attorneys must review medical records, consult with qualified medical experts, and provide formal notice to the healthcare providers involved before litigation begins. Additionally, the timeline for filing a claim may depend on factors such as when the injury was discovered and other circumstances unique to the case.
Because these rules can affect when and how a claim must be filed, it is important to speak with a medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible after a suspected medical error. Early legal guidance can help ensure that the required steps are completed and that your right to pursue a claim is protected.
Do Most Medical Malpractice Cases Go to Trial?
Many medical malpractice claims are resolved through negotiated settlements rather than a full trial. Healthcare providers and insurance companies often prefer to resolve disputes before a case reaches a courtroom.
However, some cases do proceed to trial when the parties cannot agree on a fair settlement. Medical malpractice litigation can involve complex medical evidence and expert testimony, which is why it is important to have attorneys who are prepared to present the case to a jury if necessary.
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