Harmed by a Health Care Provider’s Mistake? Speak with a Fort Walton Beach Medical Malpractice Attorney Today

Medical mistakes can be difficult to detect, and they can be even more difficult to prove. Doctors and other health care providers have the right – and the obligation – to exercise a certain amount of professional judgment, and not every wrong decision amounts to a breach of their duty of professional care. Additionally, despite the potential effects for patients and their families, many health care providers attempt to cover up their mistakes rather than admitting them. Then, once the insurance companies get involved, patients often end up getting blamed for their own injuries and medical conditions. These are unfortunate realities of our health care system; and, if you believe that you are suffering due to a medical mistake, they make hiring a Fort Walton Beach medical malpractice attorney a necessity. 

Our medical malpractice attorneys represent individuals and families who are coping with the effects of all types of medical mistakes. From misdiagnoses to surgical errors, and from misreading test results to prescribing the wrong medications, all types of medical mistakes have the potential for severe consequences. If you have questions, we encourage you to seek help, and we invite you to contact us for a free consultation about your legal rights.

What Constitutes Medical Malpractice in Fort Walton Beach?

As we mentioned above, not all mistakes rise to the level of medical malpractice. However, many do. If you are concerned about the quality of your or a loved one’s medical care, it is important that you not rely solely on the advice of your provider. Seek a second opinion, or contact us for a free consultation. With decades of experience handling medical malpractice cases in Florida, our attorneys can address all of your concerns, and we can refer you to a specialist in the Fort Walton Beach area who can appropriately diagnose and treat your condition.

Our Fort Walton Beach medical malpractice attorney represents individuals and families in cases involving all forms of medical malpractice, including:

• Misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis and failure to diagnose
• Overdose, underdose, wrong medication and other prescription errors
• Anesthesia errors
• OB-GYN malpractice (including labor and delivery malpractice)
• Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) malpractice
• Emergency room (ER) malpractice
• Surgical mistakes
• Hospital administration errors

The consequences of medical malpractice can be severe. From direct financial costs such as medical expenses and lost income to non-financial costs such as emotional trauma, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life, even “simple” mistakes can have life-altering consequences. As a result, it is important to seek help regardless of the specific type of mistake from which you or your loved one is suffering. Our personal injury attorneys attorneys will thoroughly assess your situation, and we will make sure you have a clear understanding of your right to financial compensation.

Speak with a Fort Walton Beach Medical Malpractice Attorney in Confidence

To discuss your case with a Fort Walton Beach medical malpractice attorney, please call 888-829-3357 or request a free initial consultation online. You pay nothing unless we win.