Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Tallahassee, FL Pursuing Justice for Malpractice Victims in Leon County, Wakulla County, Jefferson County, Gadsden County, and Throughout Florida
Misinterpreted test results, accidental nicks made during surgery, and administration of the wrong drugs or dosage are examples of medical mistakes that can have life-changing impacts. In the practice of medicine, providing skilled, competent care and treatment is critical. Any failure to do so could cause major harm to a patient. When these avoidable injuries happen, dedicated Tallahassee medical malpractice lawyers like Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. are ready to fight for Florida patients and hold negligent providers accountable.
If you have suffered serious harm following a medical procedure and believe that malpractice may be to blame, there’s too much at stake not to investigate and protect your legal rights. Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. offers free initial consultations and contingency fee representation so you can explore your options risk-free. Contact us today to find out how our medical malpractice attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, can assist you.
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Florida law establishes the right of patients injured by medical negligence to recover compensation for their losses. To have a successful medical malpractice claim, you must establish the following elements.
Breach of the Standard of Care
All healthcare providers in Florida are expected to adhere to the prevailing professional standard of care in the treatment they provide patients in the course of their work. This means the care and treatment they provide should align with what reasonably prudent healthcare providers in similar roles and circumstances would consider appropriate and acceptable.
Both actions and omissions, or failures to take proper action, can constitute a breach of the standard of care.
Causation
It’s possible that a healthcare provider’s conduct may breach the standard of care but does not end up leading to serious harm. To establish a clear connection between their negligence and your injuries, you need to make a compelling case outlining how the provider’s conduct affected you. The evidence that supports this argument is typically the testimony of a medical expert.
Damages
Because of the lofty requirements for proving a deviation from the standard of care and causation of injuries, medical malpractice claims are complex and expensive to pursue. For this reason, establishing damages is an essential part of moving forward with a medical malpractice claim.
If the doctor’s error and the resulting injury ultimately cause only minor consequences in terms of additional medical expenses, loss of function, and lost wages, there simply may not be enough damages to justify the high cost of moving forward with medical malpractice litigation. It may be the case that the patient’s potential recovery wouldn’t be enough to cover the costs of hiring medical experts as witnesses and other legal expenses while still meaningfully compensating the plaintiff.
In many instances, however, the ramifications of medical negligence on a patient’s life are huge. The patient may suffer a cascade of complications that result in extensive medical costs. Even with this medical intervention, the patient may experience lasting limitations and losses of function. Physically, financially, and emotionally, the damages an instance of medical malpractice causes can affect the injured patient in irreversible ways.
Why Hire Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A.
- Battle Tested Personal Injury Trial Attorneys
- Extensive Knowledge of Florida’s Personal Injury Laws
- Relentless Pursuit of Maximum Compensation
- Outstanding Reputation & Client Reviews
- A Proven Track Record of Successful Results
How Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. Can Help
You need skilled legal professionals to guide you through the complicated process of recovering compensation for medical malpractice. The Tallahassee medical malpractice lawyers at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. know the nuances of state law and the demands of the claims process. Our experience representing injured patients puts us in an ideal position to overcome the obstacles that commonly arise in malpractice claims and build a strong strategy for achieving the most successful outcome.
The many varieties of medical malpractice cases our attorneys routinely handle include:
- Birth Injury cases
- Emergency room errors
- Surgical errors
- Hospital negligence
- Medication errors
- Misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose cases
We’re prepared to help you hold liable all potential defendants in your case, including:
- Physicians
- Surgeons
- Physician assistants (PAs)
- Nurse practitioners (NPs)
- Nurses
- Aides, assistants, and medical technicians
- Therapists
- Primary care providers
- Specialists in all areas, including cardiology, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, radiology, general surgery, and anesthesiology
- Hospitals
- Ambulatory surgery centers
- Clinics
- Urgent care facilities
- Nursing homes
Our approach to getting clients the full compensation they’re entitled to for medical negligence begins with a complimentary consultation and thorough case evaluation. We review the facts and identify potential deviations from the standard of care. By investigating the care you received and working with respected medical experts, we can determine how to proceed with a potential claim. We handle all aspects of the claims or litigation process for our clients, including serving required notices and filing legal documents. Throughout all proceedings, we’re here to represent, advise, and advocate for you.
Why Choose Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A.?
Choosing Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. as your Tallahassee medical malpractice lawyers means you’ll never have to face any aspect of the legal process alone. We’re here to answer every question, advise you on every step of the process, and fight for your best interests.
Experience Holding Doctors and Hospitals Accountable
Our firm has fought for clients for more than 35 years, protecting their rights and advocating for the most beneficial outcomes. The team of attorneys at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. possesses more than 100 years of collective experience in legal practice and has handled upwards of 10,000 cases. With this much experience to draw from, we don’t hesitate to stand up to negligent doctors and hospital systems for the benefit of our clients.
Dedication to Representing Injured Patients Throughout Florida
Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. is a team of dedicated attorneys with an unwavering commitment to Florida patients. Every partner and shareholder at our firm is a graduate of the Florida State University College of Law and has extensive knowledge of state law and legal procedures. We’re equipped to assist patients injured through all forms of medical negligence.
Representation at No Upfront Cost
Although medical malpractice claims are expensive to pursue, injured patients’ ability to get justice shouldn’t depend on whether they can afford to hire skilled legal help. Our medical malpractice attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, ensure all patients with valid claims can hold their providers accountable without adding to their financial burden. We offer a free consultation and represent injured clients on a contingency basis, so there are no upfront costs for legal guidance.
Contact the Tallahassee Medical Malpractice Lawyers Today at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. for a Free Case Review
Strict deadlines, complex liability, and the demands of the legal process mean you have to act quickly in matters of medical negligence. Our team is ready to get started evaluating your claim and assessing your options.
For help from medical malpractice attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, contact Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. online or call us today.