Destin Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Destin, FL

What is Medical Malpractice?

As patients, we put an awful lot of trust in health care professionals to discover what’s medically wrong and do what is necessary to correctly treat and improve our condition.

Unfortunately, many times a health care professional provides poor medical care resulting in errors that can cause serious injuries or even death. These errors are considered 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 Americans die each year because of a medical error performed by a physician, incurred in a hospital or by a skilled nursing care practitioner. Among the leading medical errors cited were medical mistakes ranging from unrecognized surgical complications to the administration of prescription drug mistakes patients received.

At Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA we understand the serious ramifications a medical mistake can have on a patient, their family and their need for just and fair financial compensation.

We are here to right the wrongs committed by those whose Hippocratic Oath is “do no harm”.

Why Should You Choose Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA?

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

• Improper or delayed diagnosis
• Improper medical care
• Negligence in performing surgery
• Medication and prescription errors
• Failure to obtain a patient’s informed consent
• Abandonment of a patient
• Birth injuries

Medical Malpractice Challenges in Florida

It is not widely known by the general public, but most attorneys practicing personal injury law today do not have the knowledge and experienced to handle medical malpractice cases which often times are very complicated. Many Florida Attorney Law Firms advertise that they handle medical malpractice cases only to refer them to more competent attorneys who possess the knowledge and expertise to resolve such cases. It takes years of experience to gain the knowledge necessary to evaluate what is considered accepted medical procedures and be exposure to medical testimony and case study to properly handle a malpractice case.

At Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA we have many experienced attorneys on staff that are familiar with all types of medical mistake occurrences, from birth defects and surgical errors to prescription malpractice, misdiagnosis, delayed treatments, unnecessary surgeries performed, and wrongful death cases as well.

Medical malpractice is a very complex area of the 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, one who possesses the correct judgement and experience to properly handle this extraordinary area of the law is paramount to success.

Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA is known for its medical malpractice expertise and our attorneys have handled 100’s of medical malpractice cases involving all types of physicians, clinicians, hospitals, nursing homes, and diagnostic entities such as medical laboratories.

Properly investigating a medical malpractice case takes time. In Florida, depending on the situation, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of the malpractice. Once the statute of limitations has expired, even the most negligent healthcare provider can escape liability.

The Florida legislature has also adopted special rules that create hurdles that must be overcome when seeking compensation for a medical malpractice mistake. 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. There are no fees or costs associated with any of our personal injury cases unless we win money for you.