Miami Medical Malpractice Attorney
Medical malpractice is the act in which a doctor, surgeon, or other licensed healthcare provider acts negligently, causing injury or death in a patient. Patients expect a timely diagnosis of a medical problem along with proper treatment. In some cases a delay in diagnosis may have serious consequences to the patient and may affect their quality of life. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a medical error or medical negligence contact the Law Offices of Todd D. Rosen immediately.
Doctors and other medical staff are professionals and respected by the community. It is their duty to safely and correctly treat patients with the individual’s best interest and health in mind. Some types of medical malpractice may be: Delay in diagnosis, anesthesia error, improper consent before a medical procedure, surgical error, failure to diagnose a medical condition, improper treatment of an illness or disease, and prescription drug error. In the state of Florida, medical malpractice victims have a limited amount of time to file a medical malpractice claim. Certain medical malpractice situations have different time frames, so consult an attorney as soon as possible.
Medical malpractice is considered an epidemic that continues to spread in the United States today. Here are some basic U.S. medical malpractice statistics:
- Every year there are more deaths as a result of medical errors than AIDS, breast cancer, and auto accidents combined.
- Every year over 1.3 million people are injured due to medication errors.
- Every year up to 98,000 people may die in hospitals from medical errors.