Medical Malpractice
There are dangers inherent in any medical procedure. It is the job of the practitioner to explain every risk to each patient so that the patient can make an informed decision and decide which risks are acceptable and which are unacceptable.
For instance, LASIK (Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomiluesis) eye surgery, a very popular elective procedure performed by an ophthalmologist, is an outpatient surgery used to correct vision problems. It is minimally invasive, and the risks are much smaller than other kinds of surgery, with a 96% success rate. Even so, the surgery may result in over- or under-correction; glare, halo, or double vision; astigmatism; return to pre-surgery vision; even blindness. Some people are not good candidates for the surgery for various reasons. If the surgeon has not revealed the complete risks and the complications that can occur post-surgery before time, and injury results, he or she is guilty of medical malpractice.
More invasive operations, of course, carry many more dangers and risks. The laws of medical malpractice are extremely complex. There are pre-suit requirements, statute of limitations, and damage caps, which vary from state to state.
For example, in Florida, you must start the lawsuit within two years of discovering the injury, or at the latest, four years from when the medical malpractice occurred. You must serve a notice of intent to sue before you can sue in court. Then there is a settlement process that lasts 90 days. Florida has different caps based on what kind of damages are named in the suit. Other damage cap rules apply to hospitals and emergency care providers. And this is the tip of the iceberg.
If you think this is complicated and daunting, you’re absolutely right. In addition to knowing how the medical legal system works, there are medical documents to be reviewed, experts to consult, evidence and testimony to gather, and knowledge of how the opposition will present its defense. Practitioners spend millions of dollars in malpractice insurance in anticipation of just such a lawsuit. You need the best defense available.
If the failure of a health care provider to offer reasonable, standard care results in pain and suffering, loss of income, paralysis, brain injury, or wrongful death, Paul Bernardini Law is standing by to offer you the best protection for your rights.
As soon as you feel you or a loved one has suffered from medical malpractice in any way, please contact Paul Bernardini Law at 386-258-3453. With our years of experience, we will take your side and skillfully help you navigate the intricate maze of your malpractice lawsuit. The consultation is always free.
For instance, LASIK (Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomiluesis) eye surgery, a very popular elective procedure performed by an ophthalmologist, is an outpatient surgery used to correct vision problems. It is minimally invasive, and the risks are much smaller than other kinds of surgery, with a 96% success rate. Even so, the surgery may result in over- or under-correction; glare, halo, or double vision; astigmatism; return to pre-surgery vision; even blindness. Some people are not good candidates for the surgery for various reasons. If the surgeon has not revealed the complete risks and the complications that can occur post-surgery before time, and injury results, he or she is guilty of medical malpractice.
More invasive operations, of course, carry many more dangers and risks. The laws of medical malpractice are extremely complex. There are pre-suit requirements, statute of limitations, and damage caps, which vary from state to state.
For example, in Florida, you must start the lawsuit within two years of discovering the injury, or at the latest, four years from when the medical malpractice occurred. You must serve a notice of intent to sue before you can sue in court. Then there is a settlement process that lasts 90 days. Florida has different caps based on what kind of damages are named in the suit. Other damage cap rules apply to hospitals and emergency care providers. And this is the tip of the iceberg.
If you think this is complicated and daunting, you’re absolutely right. In addition to knowing how the medical legal system works, there are medical documents to be reviewed, experts to consult, evidence and testimony to gather, and knowledge of how the opposition will present its defense. Practitioners spend millions of dollars in malpractice insurance in anticipation of just such a lawsuit. You need the best defense available.
If the failure of a health care provider to offer reasonable, standard care results in pain and suffering, loss of income, paralysis, brain injury, or wrongful death, Paul Bernardini Law is standing by to offer you the best protection for your rights.
As soon as you feel you or a loved one has suffered from medical malpractice in any way, please contact Paul Bernardini Law at 386-258-3453. With our years of experience, we will take your side and skillfully help you navigate the intricate maze of your malpractice lawsuit. The consultation is always free.