Medical Malpractice Attorney in South Florida
Serving Victims in Hollywood, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Across Broward, Miami-Dade & Palm Beach Counties
When you place your trust in medical professionals, you expect them to provide competent care. Unfortunately, when doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers make mistakes, the results can be devastating. Medical malpracticeoccurs when a healthcare provider’s negligence causes harm to a patient. If you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice in South Florida, it’s crucial to seek experienced legal representation to hold the responsible parties accountable.
I’m Mark Schiffrin, a dedicated medical malpractice attorney in Hollywood, Florida. With over 35 years of experience, I specialize in helping victims of medical negligence pursue justice and compensation for their injuries.
What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice is defined as a failure by a healthcare provider to meet the standard of care in the medical community. This failure may involve errors in diagnosis, treatment, or aftercare. Common examples of medical malpractice include:
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis – When a doctor fails to properly diagnose a medical condition or diagnoses it too late, leading to unnecessary harm or death.
- Surgical errors – Mistakes made during surgery, such as operating on the wrong site, leaving surgical instruments inside the body, or causing unintended damage to organs or tissues.
- Medication errors – Prescribing the wrong medication, incorrect dosage, or failing to monitor side effects that result in harm to the patient.
- Birth injuries – Medical negligence during childbirth, including improper use of forceps or failure to recognize signs of fetal distress, leading to injury to the baby or mother.
- Anesthesia errors – Improper administration of anesthesia or failure to monitor the patient during surgery.
- Nursing negligence – Failure by nurses to properly follow medical orders or provide the appropriate care for a patient.
If you believe you have been harmed due to the negligence of a healthcare provider, it’s essential to consult with a medical malpractice lawyer who can investigate your case and help determine if malpractice occurred.
Common Types of Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical malpractice claims can arise from various types of healthcare errors. Here are some of the most common:
1. Surgical Errors
Surgical mistakes can have serious and lasting consequences. Whether it’s a wrong-site surgery, anesthesia error, or failure to follow proper protocols during an operation, I will help you determine the cause and seek justice.
2. Diagnostic Errors
If you were diagnosed with the wrong condition or your condition was not diagnosed on time, it may have worsened unnecessarily. A misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose can lead to improper treatment or delayed care.
3. Medication Errors
Doctors or pharmacists may prescribe incorrect medication, give improper dosages, or fail to recognize dangerous drug interactions. These errors can cause significant harm and even lead to death.
4. Nursing Negligence
Nurses are responsible for providing patient care in hospitals and healthcare facilities. If they fail to follow doctor’s orders or neglect to monitor patients correctly, serious injuries or even fatalities can result.
5. Birth Injuries
Errors made during pregnancy, labor, or delivery can lead to severe injuries to the baby or mother. Examples include brachial plexus injuries, cerebral palsy, or failure to perform a timely C-section.
The Impact of Medical Malpractice
Victims of medical malpractice often experience long-term physical, emotional, and financial distress. The harm caused by medical negligence can affect your quality of life and lead to significant medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and lost wages due to your inability to work. The psychological impact of dealing with a preventable injury or death can also be profound.
When pursuing a medical malpractice claim, you deserve compensation for:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages or earning capacity
- Emotional distress
- Loss of quality of life
- Punitive damages (in cases of gross negligence or intentional harm)
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Medical Malpractice Case?
There are many parties that could be held responsible for medical malpractice, including:
- Doctors – The primary healthcare provider who made the error.
- Nurses – If a nurse failed to follow proper procedures or instructions, contributing to the injury.
- Hospitals and Medical Facilities – Hospitals can be held liable for negligence by their staff or failure to maintain appropriate standards of care.
- Pharmacists – If the error occurred in the dispensing of medication, the pharmacist may be liable.
- Medical Laboratories – In cases of misinterpretation of lab results that lead to a misdiagnosis or delayed treatment.
- Surgical Assistants or Anesthesiologists – Anyone involved in the medical procedure who may have made an error contributing to the harm.
It’s important to thoroughly investigate all aspects of the medical care you received to ensure all responsible parties are identified and held accountable.
Why Choose Mark Schiffrin, P.A. for Your Medical Malpractice Case?
With over 35 years of experience representing clients in South Florida, I bring a wealth of knowledge and dedication to every case I handle. Here’s why you should choose me to represent you:
- Experience in complex medical malpractice cases – I have a proven track record of success in pursuing claims against healthcare providers, hospitals, and other medical professionals.
- Personalized attention – Your case will receive my full attention, ensuring you are always informed and supported throughout the legal process.
- No fees unless we win – I work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay unless we recover compensation for your injuries.
- Free consultations – I offer a no-obligation consultation to discuss your case, assess your options, and determine the best course of action.
Areas I Serve in South Florida
I proudly serve clients throughout South Florida, including Hollywood, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and surrounding areas such as:
- Broward County (Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach)
- Miami-Dade County (Miami Beach, Hialeah, Miami Gardens, Kendall)
- Palm Beach County (Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Wellington)
If you’ve suffered harm due to medical malpractice anywhere in South Florida, I am here to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.
Contact a South Florida Medical Malpractice Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one has been injured due to medical malpractice, don’t wait to seek legal help. Contact me for a free consultation to discuss your case, explore your options, and understand how I can help you recover the compensation you deserve.
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