Medical malpractice may be one of the most traumatic types of injury a person can suffer. You put your trust in medical professionals, and when you come away worse off than when you put yourself in their hands, the physical and emotional toll can be overwhelming. That is particularly true when, although your trust has been seriously damaged, you are reliant on continuing medical care as the result of the malpractice.

As soon as you know that you or a loved one has sustained an injury that you suspect may be the result of medical malpractice, make contact with The North Law Firm, P.A.. Simply determining whether you have a viable claim can be a complex process in itself, and with uncertain timelines you can’t afford to delay beginning the investigation. Call us at 866-41-NORTH or contact us online to schedule an initial consultation.

For many people, “medical malpractice” brings to mind doctors and hospitals. However, medical malpractice occurs in a much wider range of circumstances.

Some other malpractice claims involve:

In addition, medical device manufacturers may be liable for injuries related to use of their devices.

One of the reasons a medical malpractice claim is more complicated than the typical personal injury case is that Florida law imposes additional burdens on the plaintiff’s attorney before the case can be filed. At the time of filing, the attorney must certify that he or she has conducted an investigation and has a good faith belief that there is a basis for the medical malpractice claim. That investigation must include a written opinion from an expert.

This means that the plaintiff or the attorney must make an investment in hiring at least one expert witness before even determining whether the case will be filed. Since most victims of serious injuries are not in a position to make a speculative financial investment in a medical malpractice case, the plaintiff will typically need to retain a medical malpractice attorney who works on a contingency fee basis and is willing and able to advance costs of litigation such as expert witness fees.