Nothing serious has happened to me yet, but I am beginning to question the quality of my doctor’s care. What can I do to prevent malpractice?
Listen to your body, even if your doctor says that your health is fine. Educate
yourself about your health concerns, and seek a second opinion from a qualified
doctor. Meanwhile, ask your doctor to write everything down. If your doctor denies
you a test or referral to a specialist, have the doctor explain his reasons in writing.
If the doctor refuses to provide this documentation, contact a Florida medical malpractice
lawyer immediately.
It has taken several months for me to get the courage to do anything about my situation. Am I running out of time to file a lawsuit against my doctor?
There is a statute of limitations on medical malpractice suits, meaning that you
do have a limited time period to claim malpractice. To find out if you still have
time to claim malpractice, contact a Florida medical malpractice attorney as soon
as possible.
What if my family member died as a result of medical malpractice?
The death of a loved one is painful and traumatic. If that death occurred as a result
of medical malpractice, the unexpected and unnecessary loss adds even more stress
during a time of sorrow. If medical malpractice resulted in death, it bay be possible
to file a wrongful death suit against the perpetrator of malpractice.
I have heard that medical malpractice lawsuits take a long time. How long will it
take to resolve my case?
Every case is different, but malpractice cases typically do not last longer than
other cases. Sometimes doctors, hospitals, and insurance companies will attempt
to delay a case or drag it out, because they are trying to avoid paying the victim.
The John Bales Florida medical malpractice attorneys work to reach a satisfactory
outcome as quickly as possible.
Will I have to go through a trial in court before my case is over?
Not all medical malpractice cases go to court. While some cases do require a formal
trial proceeding, many are settled out of court. Because we prepare every case as
if it were going to court, our clients’ cases are frequently settled without
a formal trial. Our level of expertise and preparation helps to expedite the settlement
process for medical malpractice victims.
I have no idea how much money to ask for or expect. What kinds of expenses are typically
included in a settlement?
Typically a medical malpractice claim includes compensation for pain and suffering;
payment for medical expenses for treating the injury caused by the malpractice;
and reimbursement for any past, present, or future financial losses, such as lost
wages, that you may incur as a result of the malpractice.
I know that lawyers’ services are expensive. How much does your firm charge?
Law firms can use many different fee structures. At John Bales Attorneys, we believe
that our clients should only pay for results. That is why our
firm does not charge you anything until we recover money for you. Our fee is a percentage
of that recovery.
If you still have questions or concerns about your medical malpractice case, contact
a John Bales Florida medical malpractice injury lawyer today. Complete a FREE Online Consultation Form
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