Medical Malpractice

Since 1963, Wolfson & Leon has helped victims of medical malpractice and negligence to seek the justice they deserve. Careless practices and negligent acts by doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers can cause severe and life-altering injuries to unsuspecting patients. Patients injured by a medical professional’s actions, or their lack of action, may have a claim. Find out what your legal options are by contacting Wolfson & Leon at (954) 530-3918.

People look to medical professionals for help when they are sick or hurt. No one thinks twice about entrusting their health and wellbeing to doctors, nurses, emergency personnel, and pharmacists every day. After all, these are professionals with years of schooling, experience, and certifications to back up their qualifications. Why wouldn’t you put your trust in them?

Yet when a doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional is negligent or makes a careless mistake, it can have a long-lasting impact on our life. Lack of oversight at a nursing facility, a misdiagnosis, or an error in a prescription can cause extensive injuries. It may even lead to the death of a loved one.

As a patient, you have the right to receive safe and adequate care while being treated at a doctor’s office, clinic, hospital, nursing home, or assisted living facility. That expectation continues even if the healthcare professional visits your home or if you are filling a prescription at the local drugstore.

Negligence and careless actions can lead to medical malpractice suits in a variety of circumstance such as;

• Delayed or improper treatment
• Failing to treat or follow-up with a patient
• Errors in diagnosis
• Prescription errors
• Lack of supervision and oversight in nursing homes or other facilities
• Defective medical products

Medical malpractice suits are not straightforward. There are often strict steps and deadlines to meet when filing a claim. Medical malpractice lawyers are well-versed in the regulations and rules that govern health professionals. In short, medical malpractice suits demand a level of legal expertise that most of us just don’t have.

An experienced medical malpractice lawyer gathers and reviews medical records and documentation associated with your injury. They know what questions to ask and the paperwork necessary to submit your claim. In some cases, they may call in qualified medical professionals to review your history and testify to the extent of your injuries.

Medical malpractice lawyers routinely deal with insurance companies and other lawyers. They know how to build a case and negotiate a settlement. A medical malpractice attorney can defend your rights in court if necessary.

Should you have a claim, you may be entitled to recover compensation to pay for medical treatment, hospital stays, and doctor visits. Monetary damages may also include lost wages, future medical expenses, continuing care, and pain and suffering. If you attempt to file a claim on your own without legal representation, you run the risk of getting substantially less in monetary compensation than what you need to recover from your injuries.

When doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals make mistakes, they can have a far-reaching physical and emotional impact on patients. Errors in diagnosis may cause irreparable harm to patients. Mistakes in surgical procedures, prescriptions, and treatment can cause irreversible physical damage to people. Knowing that your injury resulted from negligence or carelessness of someone that you trusted can take an emotional toll on a patient’s wellbeing.

If you or someone you love was the victim of negligence or carelessness at the hands of a medical professional, you need to seek legal help. The Fort Lauderdale Medical Malpractice attorneys at Wolfson & Leon defend patients severely injured as the result of a healthcare professional’s negligence. Our objective is to get the maximum amount of monetary compensation available to help victims of medical malpractice to get the treatment they need and recover from their injuries.

Wolfson & Leon understands the financial situation of accident victims. Mounting medical bills and the inability to work are financially stressful. To alleviate this stress, we offer a free case evaluation where you can ask questions and find out what your options are. If you do have a valid claim, we work on a contingency basis. So, you will not pay legal fees unless we settle your case. The only downside to you is if you don’t take the time to find out what your rights are.

Don’t wait. If you’ve been hurt and need help, reach out to Wolfson & Leon today at (954) 530-3918.