Nearly 200,000 people every year lose their lives due to the negligence of medical professionals. Many more suffer injuries that cause pain and suffering, along with ongoing and increasing expenses related to mistreatment by healthcare providers.
With over 300 hospitals in Florida, and dozens in the Tampa area, medical mistakes will happen. But when medical malpractice causes injuries, health care providers can be held accountable for the damages. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or exacerbation of a health problem due to the negligence of medical facility staff, you may be able to fight for compensation.
At Steinger, Greene & Feiner, we’ve been helping the injured win their cases and obtain medical malpractice damages for over 20 years. Getting help from a skilled Tampa medical malpractice lawyer can boost your chances of receiving a settlement that will adequately address your expenses and needs.
We’ve won many cases just like yours and are looking forward to talking to you. Give us a call at (813) 553-5352 for a free, no-risk consultation.
Our Past Case Results
When it comes to choosing the right legal representation, it’s important to look for firms that have won cases like yours in your area. Steinger, Greene & Feiner have won many cases for Tampa clients who were injured due to someone else’s negligence, including medical malpractice.
Our Tampa team has successfully fought for victims who were involved in everything from car accidents to medical malpractice. Here are some of the settlements our clients have fought for and won with the help of our attorneys:
- $11.1 million – Motorcycle accident in Okeechobee
- $7.5 million – Bicyclist who was hit by a driver
- $4.8 million – Florida driver in a trailer accident
My case couldn’t have been handled better. It was handled in a timely manner – it wasn’t rushed. If something ever happened again and I needed an attorney, Steinger, Greene & Feiner would be the first place I would go.
Susan D.
Legal Representation for Medical Malpractice Victims in Tampa
You may not want to blame your doctor, hospital, or healthcare provider for any issues that have surfaced due to a mistake or negligence. However, doing nothing can lead to medical expenses that you cannot afford. Hospitals will use their legal teams to avoid taking the blame, keeping you from the compensation that would pay for your injuries and trauma as time goes on. Call Steinger, Greene & Feiner at (813) 553-5352 or contact us online to schedule your free, confidential, no obligation consultation with a Tampa personal injury attorney today or visit us at our offices: 5440 Mariner St, Unit 211, Tampa, FL 33609.
A qualified Tampa medical malpractice lawyer will know how to find evidence of negligence. If you or a loved one has been hurt due to the error or negligence of a doctor, nurse, hospital staff, or administration, you may have the right to pursue damages. A skilled legal team like ours will fight tirelessly to help you secure the money you need to pay for your ongoing recovery.
Types of Injuries Caused by Tampa Medical Malpractice
Doctors must provide their patients with a level of care that meets professional standards established by laws, regulatory agencies, and supervisory boards. When providers fail to provide care at this level and it results in an injury or other consequence, they can be held accountable for any damages related to the injury.
Some of the injuries that might be caused by a lapse in a provider’s duty of care include:
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
- Misinterpreting or ignoring lab test results
- Errors during surgery
- Unnecessary surgery
- Anesthesia-related injuries
- Prescription or medication errors
- Childbirth complications
Common Types of Damages Available in a Medical Malpractice Claim
Medical malpractice can come in a variety of forms, and injuries in these cases can lead to compensation for:
- Medical bills resulting from the incident
- The costs of future treatments
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages due to the injury
- Loss of future earning capacity because of an acquired disability
- Loss of consortium
- Compensation for permanent disability or disfigurement
Why Choose Our Tampa Medical Malpractice Lawyers?
Any time a medical professional causes an injury due to a mistake or negligent act that a reasonable care provider in their position would not have made, they can be held liable for damages. Fighting for your rights as a victim of malpractice is an important part of making sure you’re able to access the medical options you need as you recover from your injuries.
The legal team at Steinger, Greene & Feiner has won many cases just like yours and will work diligently to win yours. We have been working with the Tampa community for decades while fighting against the legal teams of big hospitals.
If you or a loved one has sustained an injury due to the choices of a doctor or hospital staff, give us a call at (813) 553-5352 and we can go over the details of your case to find out if you’re eligible to fight for the compensation you deserve. Our Tampa personal injury lawyers fight relentlessly for your settlement and, when necessary, aren’t afraid to take a case in front of a judge and jury.
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