Hospitals are supposed to be healing places. When you’re ill or sick and need the help of well-educated, highly trained professionals, you go to them. But what if those professionals are the cause of your loss and injuries? Thousands of people faced medical malpractice due to professional medical negligence. Medical malpractice is a type of irresponsible action performed by a surgeon or medical provider. It is sometimes referred to as an “adverse incident.” As a result, the degree of care offered to a patient falls below what the medical community considers to be an appropriate standard of care.
Allow our medical malpractice attorneys to examine your case right now. It costs you nothing, as with all of our evaluations. If we accept your case, we will not charge you a fee unless we successfully recover money on your behalf. Our medical malpractice lawyers have recovered thousands of dollars on behalf of the injured victims we have represented. Suppose you have been harmed as a result of a medical professional’s negligence; contact our medical malpractice attorneys right now for a free consultation at (239) 747-7473 or visit us at 9160 Forum Corporate Pky, Suite 350, Fort Myers, FL 33905.
Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Case Results
Victims of medical malpractice are left entirely with catastrophic, life-altering injuries that necessitate ongoing medical care or result in death. Have you or someone you care about a lot being the victim of medical malpractice? If this is the case, you will require the services of an experienced attorney who is willing to fight on your side. Our knowledgeable and experienced malpractice attorneys have a track record of success and are available to discuss the merits of your claim right now.
Many injured victims have benefited from our assistance in obtaining the justice and compensation they deserve.
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Medical malpractice lawsuits, we believe, serve a second purpose: filtering out bad doctors and forcing hospitals and medical staff to follow safety protocols to reduce medical errors overall. We take our job as medical malpractice attorneys very seriously. At our firm, we feel it is our responsibility to seek justice for medical negligence victims and hold the medical profession accountable to a high standard of care that prioritizes patients before profits.
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Steinger, Greene & Feiner’s Team of Medical Malpractice Lawyers
When you pursue compensation from hospitals, doctors, and their insurance companies, you will likely be going up against experienced, aggressive defense lawyers. However, it is not a time to leave your case to an inexperienced attorney. As a client of our firm, you will benefit from working with personal injury lawyers known throughout Fort Myers for their willingness to fight and their ability to get excellent results on behalf of their clients.
Furthermore, we have the experience, skills, and resources to win these complicated legal disputes, even against the city’s largest medical facilities. We can help you recover anything you may have lost by representing you against the institutions and individuals who have wronged you. We may not bring your life as it was before, but we can provide you with peace of mind by ensuring that you’ll not be burdened with staggering costs and that those guilty will be held accountable.
The physical, financial, and emotional consequences of medical malpractice can be devastating. You require the most excellent attorney available to assist you in obtaining justice. Put your trust in attorneys with years of experience and a track record of recovering millions of dollars on behalf of their clients. Call us at (239) 747-7473 for a free consultation.
Common Questions About Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
What is medical negligence?
Medical negligence, often known as clinical negligence, refers to medical professionals’ failure to give adequate treatment to patients, resulting in the worsening of an existing condition or developing a new one.
Do I have to pay fees if I sue for medical malpractice?
Your lawsuit may be supported under a No Win No Fee agreement if you claim medical negligence. A no-win-no-fee agreement, also known as a conditional fee agreement, is an agreement between you and your lawyer that specifies that you will not be responsible for any legal fees if you lose your case.
How long will it take to solve the case?
Because each case is unique, it’s difficult to predict how long a case will take without first reviewing the facts. The length of a case is affected by whether or not the other party accepts responsibility for the accident. The severity of the injuries is also a factor. For example, you could sustain a small injury that heals in a few months or a more serious one that takes years to heal. On the other hand, our medical malpractice attorneys will make sure that your case is handled as swiftly and efficiently as possible.
How much money can you get if you’re a victim of medical malpractice?
Compensation is divided into two categories:
The compensation you will receive for pain, suffering, and the impact it’s had on your day-to-day life is known as general damages. It is determined by the severity of your injuries and the amount of time it took for you to heal if you have recovered from your injuries. As a result, each instance is unique. On the other hand, our medical negligence lawyers have years of knowledge in this field and can give you an estimate of the general damages you’re likely to receive.
On the other hand, special damages are the amount of compensation you receive to cover any losses or ‘out of pocket expenses you’ve incurred due to negligence, such as; prescription costs and medication, travel expenses, and loss of earnings. It also includes your future losses and expenses. Again, this is to ensure that you don’t suffer financial hardship in the future.
Will I be required to appear in court?
Many people are understandably concerned about appearing in court, as it can be a frightening idea. However, before a final hearing in court, the vast majority of compensation cases are successfully settled. Unfortunately, a tiny percentage of cases do not achieve a satisfying resolution before the final hearing, and in certain situations, it is required to appear in court. On the other hand, our medical malpractice attorneys will be on your side at every step of the process.
Is it necessary to have a medical examination?
To make a claim for medical negligence, we’ll need proof of your condition, which means you’ll have to undergo a medical examination with an independent medical expert who specializes in preparing reports that can be used as evidence in court. You may need to undergo more than one medical examination depending on the nature and severity of your disease to ensure we have all the reports we need to support your compensation claim.
My child has been injured due to medical malpractice. How do I make a claim on his behalf?
Children cannot make claims on their behalf and must therefore be made by a mature and trusted adult, usually a parent or grandparent. However, as a guardian or parent, you can file a claim on behalf of your child’s injuries. Our medical malpractice lawyers will guide all the steps of the claim.
Stages of a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
The first step in a case of medical malpractice is to meet with a lawyer. Often, people do not believe they have a case or are ashamed because they believe the doctor did something wrong. However, you should consult with a professional and experienced medical malpractice attorney since you may be correct, and the doctor did act carelessly, resulting in serious injury.
During the investigation phase, our attorney will examine all medical records, including hospital records, doctor’s records, visiting nurse’s records, and anything else that can assist him in determining what went wrong. You will benefit greatly from having an attorney with a medical background representing you since you will be able to grasp the medical documents more efficiently. After gathering all the information, our lawyer will then write a letter supporting your case. After that, the attorney will file a case in court, and a tribunal will be held.
Before a case for medical negligence may proceed, it must be heard by a tribunal. The tribunal panel considers the preliminary evidence and listens to the parties’ arguments before deciding whether the plaintiff has a sufficient basis to continue the trial.
The plaintiff must provide a proven offer to the tribunal. Medical data, hospital records, and expert letters about the case’s merits can all be used as proof. The lawsuit can move on if the tribunal rules in favor of the plaintiff. Then you’d move on to the discovery stage. The stage of litigation during which the parties can gather relevant information from one another is known as discovery. The parties can request documents and other relevant records from one another. The doctor’s attorney will interview you under oath during discovery.
A fair settlement is usually preferable to a trial since you can collect money faster with a settlement, whereas you never know when you will get compensation with a trial. The lawsuit will go to trial if both parties do not agree to a settlement. The parties offer their arguments and introduce evidence to support their positions during the trial. In addition, each side’s lawyers will testify, and the jury will decide whether the doctor was negligent and caused the plaintiff’s injuries. If the jury rules in your favor, you will almost certainly receive compensation for your injuries.