Medical Malpractice Lawyers Orlando, FL

So what is Medical Malpractice? Medical Malpractice is generally defined as the event that occurs when a doctor, hospital, or health care professional messes up in some legally recognizable way, that causes harm to a person because of that mistake. This could include misdiagnosis, treatment, aftercare, or simply poor health management.

Medical Malpractice cases are often somewhat tolling on the parties involved, they are difficult to litigate, and they often require a lengthy Court battle.

If you believe you or a loved one has been subjected to medical malpractice in the Orlando, FL area, don’t hesitate to contact us today. Our lawyers have over 100 years of experience handling these types of cases. Give us a call today: 407-930-8912

Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Orlando, FL

Proper Standard of Care

So what is the general legal standard for Medical Malpractice cases? Doctors are held to a higher level of care than the average person. So when you ask whether a doctor used the proper standard of care or exercised sound decision-making during surgery, the question that is asked, is whether your doctor exercised the standard of care that is used by other medical professionals in the area to treat or care for patients under the same or similar circumstances.

In other words, did the doctor fail to act as a reasonable doctor in a similar circumstance. For example, did the doctor do something that is far beyond what any doctor would do if given the same set of circumstances? Or did your doctor fail to do something that is considered mandatory and always done in that certain type of procedure?

The harm caused by negligence

The next question in a Medical Malpractice case is whether that medical malpractice actually caused the harm that you complain of. So let’s say for example that your doctor messed up during a risky surgery and you were never able to recover back to 100% health after the surgery. Let’s also assume that the failure to recover was due to the risk of the surgery, and resulted from something the doctor did correctly during the surgery but still ended up causing complications. In this case, there is no recovery. There must be HARM, with CAUSATION, that results from MALPRACTICE. Otherwise, there is no recovery.

If you or your loved one find themselves in a situation where you are being accused of Medical Malpractice, call us right away at 407-930-8912 to speak with a qualified legal professional or fill out the contact form on this page. We’re available 24/7, we offer free initial consultation and payment plans. In addition to our Orlando location, we have offices in the following cities across the state of Florida:

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