Surgical Malpractice FAQs

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What are the consequences of surgical errors?

Surgical complications and errors can have serious medical consequences such as paralysis, amputation of the wrong body part, injury to the intestine, birth Injuries, deformation and disfigurement, loss of sensation, brain damage, and death. Learn More

Is the surgeon highly trained for the operation?

This is a question that every patient should ask before agreeing to surgery. However, a surgical mistake or medical error lawyer in Miami Florida will investigate and observe both the training and experience of the surgeon, although it is assumed that surgeons should be highly trained, qualified and experienced. This is an important clue as risks associated with surgery are much higher with an inexperienced surgeon. Learn More

Are unexpected results considered a medical abuse?

No, there are no guarantees made of medical results. Sometimes unexpected complications occur, and they are not considered malpractice. Besides, patients usually sign a consent form explaining about complications and possible outcomes, including bleeding and infection. Learn More

The fact that there was a bad outcome from medical treatment does not mean that the doctor is guilty of malpractice. For any medical malpractice case to be successful, a patient must prove that the adverse outcome was due to the negligence of the doctor. If the doctor was not negligent, then there is no case of medical negligence, regardless of poor treatment outcome. You should consult a qualified medical malpractice attorney. Provide the attorney with the medical records so he or she can have an expert review and then decide if there was indeed a medical carelessness. Learn More

What will the attorney prove in a medical malpractice case?

There are three essential elements to be proven in a medical malpractice case. First, when the physician did not follow the medical standards for health care. Second, when there was negligence or wrongdoing and affected the patient directly. Third, the damages should be shown. Failure to prove the three elements will result in having the case closed. Learn More

How long can a case take?

Depending on the different elements the cases usually take from 1 year to 3 years. Learn More

How will I pay for the attorney's fees?

Attorney's fees for malpractice cases can be costly, depending on the nature of your case. Attorneys generally do not expect the clients to pay for their cases. They will deduct the charges from the settlement. In the event there is no recovery from the prosecution, the attorney will not receive any payment from the client. Learn More