Doctors are human, and humans make mistakes. Unfortunately, when a doctor makes a mistake, it can lead to pain, disfigurement, permanent disability, or death. In such cases, a medical malpractice or negligence lawsuit is often the best—and sometimes only—form of recourse. Medical malpractice can occur in many ways, and an experienced malpractice attorney will understand the complexities of each case and how to seek justice.
Misdiagnosis, Overdiagnosis, and Failure to Warn
One common form of medical malpractice is misdiagnosis. Misdiagnosis is a form of medical malpractice that attorneys argue when a doctor fails to correctly diagnose a medical condition. If a doctor missed disease indicators that he or she should have found, such as cancerous tumors, then the patient can file a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Medical malpractice can also occur with “overdiagnosis”. Overdiagnosis occurs when a doctor tells a patient that he or she has a disease that they do not actually have or that will never actually affect them. This can lead to psychological stress and unnecessary treatments. A medical malpractice lawsuit for the pain, suffering, and cost of treatment involved in an overdiagnosis is the best way to hold a physician accountable if he or she did not adequately assess the patient.
Failure to warn is a common, yet frequently overlooked, form of medical malpractice. Doctors have a duty to warn patients about potential complications related to a treatment. When a doctor fails to inform a person of side effects, risks, or alternative options, this can lead to a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Injured Due to a Doctor’s Error?
If you or a loved one has suffered from a doctor’s mistake or negligence, you need an experienced medical malpractice lawyer, and you need one fast. That is because the statute of limitations (the time limit to file a medical malpractice lawsuit) is only two years in Florida unless the claim involves fraud or concealment. There are also certain steps you must take before filing the lawsuit, and the medical malpractice attorneys at Mase Seitz Briggs are here to walk you through every step of this process.
Florida law requires that a medical malpractice lawsuit claimant serve a 90-day notice to all potential defendants prior to filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. At or before the end of the 90 days, each prospective defendant can reject the claim, make a settlement offer, or admit liability and compel arbitration to determine damages. Additionally, you must provide an affidavit from a doctor who works in the same field as the negligent doctor. The affidavit must confirm that you have a viable malpractice lawsuit. Otherwise, your case will be dismissed.
The attorneys at Mase Seitz Briggs in Miami work closely and frequently with doctors across the country. We front the expensive costs of these expert doctors. If you don’t get paid for your claim, then you don’t pay for the expert’s time.
It is also important to note that not every mistake will lead to a viable claim. As the plaintiff, it is your responsibility to show the medical professional did not follow the required professional standards. There may be a reasonable dispute among medical professionals as to what those standards are under the circumstances. To succeed in obtaining a medical malpractice settlement or judgment, you need creative, smart, and dedicated medical malpractice lawyers on your side. Contact Mase Seitz Briggs today for a free consultation.
Professional Negligence
Medical malpractice may be the most complicated form of professional negligence, but it’s not the only one. Financial professionals—including accountants, stockbrokers, and financial planners—owe you a duty to act reasonably. They also owe you a fiduciary duty, meaning they must act in your best interest. When handling your money, though, some are tempted to misappropriate funds for their own benefit. You deserve justice if a financial professional acted unprofessionally with your hard-earned money.
Financial malpractice doesn’t have to be intentional. Financial professionals are required to meet a certain level of competence set by industry practices. If they make a mistake, you may be entitled to recover what you lost, and the lawyers at Mase Seitz Briggs can help in a financial negligence lawsuit.
Architecture, engineering, and construction are other areas in which you can file a professional negligence lawsuit to recover damages. All too often in South Florida, we hear stories about bridges, buildings, and other structures failing, and people getting hurt or worse. These stories frequently arise because someone took a shortcut in design or used improper materials to save money. You should not bear that cost. Contact the attorneys at Mase Seitz Briggs in Miami, Florida. We can help you recover what you deserve if someone did negligent work on your home, business, or otherwise, and you suffered injury or loss.
