Crestview Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Crestview, FL

What is meant by Medical Malpractice?

As patients, we are almost forced to put our trust solely in the hands of health care professionals to discover what is medically wrong and do what is required to correctly treat and improve our condition.

Unfortunately, sometimes a health care professional makes a poor medical decision resulting in errors that can cause serious illnesses and injuries. These errors or mistakes in judgment or care are considered a medical malpractice. According to a recently concluded study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medical Center, medical errors are one of the leading causes of death in this country, third only to heart disease and cancer.

It is estimated that as many as 250,000 American patients die each year due to a variety of medical errors performed by either a physician, hospital, surgeon, pharmacist, or skilled nursing care practitioner. Among the numerous medical errors cited were mistakes ranging from missed or delayed diagnosis, unrecognized surgical errors, equipment failures, hospital-acquired infections to prescription drug mistakes and post-operative communication failures.

At Whibbs Stone Barnett and Turner, PA, we deal daily with the serious ramifications a medical mistake can have on a patient, their family, income, lost wages and their quality of life. We also understand the pain and suffering these patients go through and their need for just and fair financial compensation.

Our motto has always been that we are here to right the wrongs committed by those whose job it is to “do no harm”.

Medical Malpractice Challenges in Florida

It is not widely known, but many attorneys practicing personal injury law do not have the knowledge and experienced to handle medical malpractice cases due to their complexity. Many Florida Law Firms advertise that they handle medical malpractice cases but refer them to more competent attorneys who possess the knowledge and skill to resolve such cases for a referral fee. It takes many years of experience to acquire the expertise and knowledge necessary to evaluate what are considered accepted medical care and procedures. Additionally, qualified malpractice attorneys need to be exposure to medical testimony and case study to properly handle a medical malpractice case to conclusion.

At Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA we have experienced attorneys on staff that are familiar with all aspects of medical malpractice mistakes, from misdiagnosis, delayed treatments and surgical mistakes to birthing issues, prescription drug errors, and unnecessary surgeries performed. Often times, serious errors can result in death, and we are highly experienced in handling wrongful death cases as well.

Medical malpractice is a very serious and complex area of law that should not be left up to marginally experienced personal injury attorneys that are not equipped to handle the challenging medical and legal issues that can present themselves. Choosing the right medical malpractice attorney is paramount to success. An attorney who possesses the judgement and skill to properly handle this extraordinary area of the law.

Why You Should Hire Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, P.A. !

If you have been the victim of a hospital, doctor or medical practitioners’ mistake, you need to seek the counsel and legal advice of an experienced and knowledgeable medical malpractice attorney. At Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA, we have over 3 decades of experience handle all types of medical malpractice cases including:

• Misdiagnosis, Failure or Delayed Diagnosis & Treatment
• Surgical Mistakes
• Medication and Prescription Errors
• Failure to obtain a Patient’s Informed Consent
• Abandonment of a Patient’s Care
• Birthing Injuries-Including all types of Birth Defects, Brain Damage, Cerebral Palsy and Erb’s Palsy
• Failure to Provide Standard of Care and Properly Treat
• Anesthesia Mistakes
• Plastic Surgery Mistakes
• Emergency Room Errors
• Nursing Home Injuries and Abuse

Put Our Experience to Work for You

Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA is known for both its medical malpractice expertise and providing aggressive representation against the formidable forces many times brought to bear by the medical community and its legal representatives.

Our attorneys have handled 100’s of medical malpractice cases involving all types of physicians, clinicians, hospitals, nursing facilities, and diagnostic entities such as medical laboratories. Properly investigating a medical malpractice case takes time, skill and considerable resources to gather evidence, i.e. medical records, patient charts, hospital records, witness testimony and statements to construct a compelling and persuasive case. We also retain medical experts specific to the fields involved to testify if needed. If we cannot negotiate a fair and just settlement agreement, we are skilled trial attorneys with decades of experience handling personal injury cases in court.

In Florida, the statute of limitations for a medical malpractice case is two years from the date of the malpractice occurrence or discovery. Once the statute of limitations has expired, even the most negligent healthcare provider can escape liability. The Florida legislature has also adopted rules that can create hurdles which must be overcome when seeking compensation for a medical malpractice case.

At Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA we are adept at navigating these issues and are thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the law. Give us a call at 850-500-1111 for a free, no obligation consultation to discuss the merits of your case.

There are no fees or costs associated with any of our personal injury cases unless we win money for you.