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Legal help when you’ve been injured due to medical negligence in Florida
When you go to a doctor, hospital, or medical clinic, you expect to get medical help, not to be harmed. You trust that the professionals caring for us know what they’re doing and will follow the correct steps to treat you. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. Sometimes doctors, nurses, or hospitals make mistakes, and those mistakes can lead to serious injuries, long-term health problems, or even death. If you or a loved one have been injured because of medical negligence, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to go through the legal process alone. At MattLaw, we’re experienced Tampa medical malpractice attorneys who help patients and families across Florida fight for justice and compensation after preventable medical errors.
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- What is medical malpractice?
- How do I know if I have a Tampa medical malpractice case?
- How might medical malpractice affect my life?
- Why are Tampa medical malpractice cases so complicated?
- What is the value of my Tampa medical malpractice case?
- What are some of Florida’s medical malpractice laws?
- How can MattLaw help with my Tampa medical malpractice claim?
- Do you have a Tampa medical malpractice lawyer near me?
What is medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider (like a doctor, nurse, surgeon, or hospital) fails to provide the proper level of care and you suffer harm as a result. Malpractice isn’t just about a bad outcome or an illness that doesn’t improve. It’s about someone not doing their job properly and causing real damage to another person. Some examples of medical malpractice include:
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, which is when a doctor fails to diagnose a condition on time or gets it wrong.
- Surgical mistakes, like operating on the wrong body part or leaving tools inside a patient.
- Birth injuries, which are harmful to a baby or mother during pregnancy or delivery.
- Sepsis, which can happen when medical professionals fail to sterilize equipment, fail to promptly diagnose sepsis, or fail to treat sepsis quickly.
- Medication errors, which include giving the wrong drug or the wrong dose of a drug.
- Anesthesia errors, which involve failing to properly monitor a patient during surgery.
- Hospital-acquired infections, which can occur when poor sanitation or procedures lead to serious infections.
Medical malpractice can happen in a hospital, a private clinic, a nursing home, or even during a routine check-up. No matter where it happens, if a medical professional’s mistake caused you harm, you may have the right to file a claim.
How do I know if I have a Tampa medical malpractice case?
Remember, not every medical complication is malpractice. Sometimes even when doctors do everything right, a patient may not recover. However, if the doctor or hospital made a preventable mistake that another reasonable provider wouldn’t have made – and you were seriously hurt because of it – you may have a case.
Here are a few signs you might be a victim of medical malpractice:
- Your condition worsened after treatment
- You were diagnosed with something serious after being told everything was fine
- You had to undergo additional surgery or treatment to fix a mistake
- You were given the wrong medication or dosage
- Your baby was injured during childbirth
- A loved one passed away unexpectedly after receiving care
If you’re not sure, don’t worry. That’s what we’re here for. At MattLaw, we offer free consultations, so we can listen to your story and help you figure out your next steps.
How might medical malpractice affect my life?
When a doctor makes a mistake, the effects can last a lifetime. A surgical error, for example, could leave you in chronic pain or unable to work. A missed cancer diagnosis may mean a treatable illness becomes life-threatening. Even a small mistake with anesthesia can result in brain damage. Some of the most common long-term effects of medical malpractice include:
- Permanent disability
- Loss of mobility
- Brain injury
- Disfigurement or scarring
- Loss of income or inability to work
- Emotional trauma and depression
- Expensive medical bills and rehabilitation
You shouldn’t have to deal with this all on your own, especially if someone else’s mistake caused it. That’s where MattLaw comes in.
Why are Tampa medical malpractice cases so complicated?
Medical malpractice cases aren’t like regular personal injury cases. They’re more complicated for a few reasons:
- Proving negligence can be difficult. You need expert testimony to show that the doctor failed to meet the “standard of care” that you were entitled to.
- Florida has strict rules and deadlines. There are specific legal steps you must follow before even filing a lawsuit.
- Hospitals and doctors have powerful legal teams. They’ll do everything they can to avoid blame.
That’s why you need the team at MattLaw. We have the experience, resources, and dedication it takes to handle complex medical malpractice cases. We know the medical system and we know Florida law. And, we know how to go up against big hospitals and insurance companies.
What is the value of my Tampa medical malpractice case?
At MattLaw, our goal is to help you recover compensation for everything you’ve lost due to medical malpractice. When we build your case, we look at the big picture – including what you’ve gone through already, what you’re dealing with now, and how this injury will affect you in the future. You may be able to secure compensation for:
- Medical bills, which include past and future treatments, surgeries, medications, therapy, and more.
- Lost wages, if you had to miss work or can’t return to your job.
- Loss of future earnings, if your injury prevents you from earning what you once did.
- Pain and suffering, which is your physical pain, emotional distress, and mental health.
- Loss of enjoyment of life, for things you can no longer do or enjoy.
- Wrongful death damages, if a loved one died due to medical malpractice.
We work with medical experts, life care planners, and economists to show how your life has been impacted, and we fight hard to get the results you deserve.
What are some of Florida’s medical malpractice laws?
If you’re thinking about filing a medical malpractice claim, here are a few important things you should know.
- In Florida, you typically have two years from the date you discovered the injury (or should have discovered it) to file a lawsuit. However, there are exceptions, so it’s important to talk to an experienced lawyer right away.
- Before you can file a lawsuit, Florida law requires you to notify the healthcare provider in writing and give them a chance to respond. This is called “pre-suit notice” and is part of the reason these cases can be so complex.
- You must have a medical expert confirm that malpractice likely occurred. This is not something you have to figure out on your own. We’re here to handle it.
How can MattLaw help with my Tampa medical malpractice claim?
When you work with MattLaw, you don’t just get a lawyer. You get a whole legal team that’s dedicated to your case. Here’s what you can expect when you work with us:
- We’re prepared to listen to your story in a free consultation, answer your questions, and help you understand if you have a case.
- We can review your medical records, speak with experts, and dig in deep to find out exactly what went wrong and who should be held responsible.
- We work with top medical professionals who can provide expert testimony and help prove negligence.
- We engage in clear communication, explaining every step in plain English and keeping you updated throughout the entire process.
- We provide aggressive representation and negotiate for a fair settlement – or take your case to court if that’s what it takes.
- Finally, we charge no fees unless we win. You don’t pay anything upfront, and we only get paid if we recover money on your behalf.
We treat every client with respect, compassion, and honesty. And, we never back down from a fight when your future is on the line.
Do you have a Tampa medical malpractice lawyer near me?
MattLaw is located at 304 S Plant Avenue in Tampa, Florida. Contact us for a free consultation. If you are too injured to come to us, we can come to you. Videoconferences are available.
Compassionate Tampa medical malpractice lawyers working for you
Medical professionals are supposed to help us heal, not hurt us. When they fail to provide proper care and cause serious injury or death, they need to be held accountable. At MattLaw, we believe in fighting for people, not big hospitals or insurance companies. If you or a loved one has been harmed by medical malpractice in Tampa or anywhere in Florida, we’re ready to help. Let us handle the legal side so you can focus on your recovery. Call our Tampa legal team today or complete our contact form to schedule your free consultation.