Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a negligent act or omission by a doctor or other medical professional results in damage or harm to a patient. The duty of care for medical professionals is based upon what other professionals in the same field and geographical area do for their patients.

You can generally be assured that a medical professional's years of experience and training will result in excellent treatment when illness or injury forces you to see a physician or go to the hospital, but because medical care providers are only human, errors are always possible. In general, there are no guarantees of medical results. An unanticipated or unsuccessful result from medical treatment or surgery does not, in itself, mean that medical malpractice has been committed. In Florida, in order to prove that you were injured due to the failure of a health provider you must show: (1) The health care provider failed to exercise a duty of care and; (2) The failure was the proximate cause of the injury.

Medical malpractice laws are designed to protect patients' rights to pursue compensation if they are injured as a result of negligence. Because malpractice suits are often complex and costly to win, if you believe you have a medical malpractice claim, call Holland & Lamoureux, P.A. now at (866) 225-4907. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. Don’t delay. You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires.

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