Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Pace, FL
What is Meant by a Medical Malpractice Claim?
As trusting patients, we are almost forced into putting our medical care in the hands of chosen health care professionals to exam and discover what is medically wrong and do what is required to appropriately treat and hopefully improve our condition.
Sometimes that doctor or health care professional makes a poor or inappropriate medical decision, and the result causes us harm in some fashion. The resulting errors or mistakes in judgment that worsen our condition are considered a medical malpractice. According to a recent study 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.
The estimates run as high as 250,000 Americans dying each year from a variety of medical errors committed by either a physician, surgeon, hospital, pharmacist, or other skilled health care practitioner. Among the many medical errors cited were mistakes ranging from missed or delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, medical equipment failures, hospital-acquired infections to prescription medication mistakes and poor post-operative care.
At Whibbs Stone Barnett and Turner PA, we have been dealing with the serious consequences a medical mistake can have on a patient, their loved ones, lost income and wages, and quality of life for almost 30 years. We understand the pain and suffering these patients/clients go through over the course of additional treatments or lack of and their need for fair and just financial reward.
Our collective motto, when anyone has been injured due to a medical mistake, is to “Right the Wrongs Committed by Those Whose Profession” is to “Do No Harm”.
Medical Malpractice Issues in Florida
It is not generally known, but most attorneys practicing personal injury law today do not have the knowledge and experienced to handle most medical malpractice cases due to their complexity. Many Florida law firms right here in our area advertise that they take medical malpractice cases but don’t handle them. Instead, they refer those cases out to more seasoned attorneys who possess the knowledge and skill to resolve such cases for a referral fee. It takes many years of exposure to medical testimony and what is considered accepted medical procedures to acquire the expertise necessary to handle most medical malpractice cases. Additionally, it is said that attorneys try their best cases in court giving them an added advantage when dealing with claimants and their legal representatives.
At Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA we have many attorneys on staff that are experienced with all aspects of medical malpractice mistakes made; from misdiagnosis, delayed treatments and surgical mistakes to birthing defects, medication errors, and even unnecessary surgeries performed. Often, serious errors can result in a patient’s death, and we are highly experienced in handling wrongful death cases for those who are no longer here to represent themselves.
Medical malpractice can be a very serious, complex area of the law and should not be left up to marginally experienced personal injury attorneys not equipped to handle the challenging medical and legal issues that can present themselves.
Choosing the right medical malpractice attorney is so important to success. Our medical malpractice attorneys possess the judgement and skill to properly handle these types of cases.
Why Should You Hire Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA!
If you have been the victim of a doctor, surgeon, hospital, or other medical practitioners’ mistake, you need to seek help from 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, but not limited to:
- Misdiagnosis, Delayed Diagnosis & Treatment
- Surgical Mistakes
- Medication Errors
- Failure to obtain a Patient’s Informed Consent
- Abandonment of a Patient’s Care
- Birthing Injuries including all types of Birth Defects, from Brain Damage to Cerebral Palsy and Erb’s Palsy
- Failure to Provide Standard of Care and Properly Treat
- Anesthesia Errors
- Plastic Surgery Mistakes
- Emergency Room Errors
- Nursing Home Injuries
Put Our Case Experience to Work for You
At Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA we are known for both our medical malpractice expertise and providing aggressive representation against the formidable forces that are brought to bear by the medical community, its legal representatives and insurance underwriters.
Our attorneys have handled 100’s of medical malpractice cases that involved all types of doctors, clinicians, hospitals, nurses, and negligent medical labs. To properly investigate a medical malpractice case, it takes skill and considerable resources, gathering evidence including medical records, hospital records, witness testimony and statements. These factors are all necessary to construct a compelling and persuasive case. We have medical experts on retainer to testify if your case goes to trial. Nothing scares a defendant in these types of cases more than an experienced trial attorney who is willing to negotiate to a point, but if a fair settlement agreement cannot be reached, defend our clients in court.
At Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA, we pride ourselves on being skilled trial attorneys, with decades of experience ready to go to court to get our clients the compensation they deserve.
The statute of limitations in Florida for a medical malpractice case is two years from the date of the malpractice occurrence or its discovery. Once the statute of limitations has expired, even the most flagrant and negligent healthcare providers can escape liability. Additionally, The Florida legislature has also adopted rules that can create obstacles which must be overcome when seeking compensation for a medical malpractice case.
At Whibbs Stone Barnett Turner, PA our attorneys are adept at navigating all these issues and are thoroughly familiar with all aspects of Florida and Alabama law.
Give us a call at 850-500-1111 for a free, medical malpractice consultation to discuss the issues involved in your case.
There are no fees or costs associated with any of our personal injury cases unless we win compensation for you.
