Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is harmed as a result of a negligent act or omission by a healthcare professional. At the Law Office of McElyea, Santos & Barnard, our Orlando, Central Florida medical malpractice attorneys are committed to protecting the rights of injury victims. In 2000, the Institute of Medicine reported that medical errors account for nearly 100,000 wrongful deaths each year. However, this figure doesn’t include the thousands of other preventable deaths that occur in private clinics, doctors' offices, and other medical facilities. Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals are legally required to provide safe, competent treatment to their patients. Our medical malpractice attorneys provide aggressive legal representation to those who have been seriously harmed by preventable errors that constitute medical malpractice and hospital negligence.
Patients of any age may be victims of medical malpractice, including, tragically, newborn babies. Birth injuries are physical injuries or deformities caused during childbirth. When medical professionals are negligent during delivery, permanent injuries can result. Common birth injuries include:
If your child has suffered a birth injury, the personal injury lawyers at our Orlando, Central Florida office can help you obtain compensation for related expenses and pain and suffering. Our medical malpractice attorneys will take action against any and all parties responsible for your baby’s injuries. While we understand that no financial award could ever make up for the harm inflicted on your child, we can fully explain all your legal options and help you obtain a just outcome. Contact the Law Office of McElyea, Santos & Barnard to schedule a consultation.
The first step in receiving successful medical treatment is to get a swift, accurate diagnosis. In cases involving potentially fatal diseases such as cancer, timely diagnosis can mean the difference between successful treatment and lengthier, more painful medical care, possibly even culminating in death. Our medical malpractice attorneys handle a full range of cases involving the failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis of serious medical conditions.
When cancer diagnosis is delayed and the disease is allowed to progress, more drastic forms of treatment may be required, including higher dosages of radiation and chemotherapy. These invasive treatments result in added pain and expense for a patient already burdened with medical bills. Tragically, cancer misdiagnosis can also lead to wrongful death. Cancer misdiagnosis is often caused by a physician's:
Cancer is often preventable or treatable if a proper and timely diagnosis is made. If treatment is delayed due to misdiagnosis, however, the patient's chances for survival and his or her quality of life will be affected. Types of cancer that respond well to early diagnosis and treatment include breast, lung, prostate, colon, ovarian, cervical, testicular, and kidney cancer.
At the Law Office of McElyea, Santos & Barnard, our medical malpractice attorneys handle a full range of cases involving misdiagnosis or the failure to diagnose a serious medical condition. If you or someone you love has been harmed due to a failure to diagnose a serious medical condition, contact our Orlando, Central Florida medical malpractice attorneys for an evaluation of your case.
The dispensing of medication can be complex and involves many opportunities for human error. Medication errors may occur when pharmaceuticals are administered, prescribed, or packaged, as well as while doctors are monitoring their effects. Our medical malpractice attorneys handle claims resulting from a variety of issues, including:
If you or someone you love has been the victim of a medication or pharmaceutical error, you need a skilled lawyer to help you recover compensation for related expenses — including medical treatment, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Contact the Law Office of McElyea, Santos & Barnard to schedule a consultation. Serving the greater Orlando, Central Florida area, our medical malpractice attorneys will help you obtain the compensation to which you are entitled.
Our medical malpractice attorneys represent victims of surgical injuries. While all surgery involves some level of risk, many potential problems can be avoided when proper precautions are taken. Unfortunately, mistakes are sometimes made during surgery, resulting in potentially serious complications. These errors may include:
When surgeons fail to provide adequate care during a surgical procedure, the effects on a patient can be devastating. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a surgical error, contact our Orlando, Central Florida medical malpractice attorneys today and schedule a case evaluation. Our experienced lawyers can help you obtain fair compensation for your injury.
In an emergency room, doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals are obliged to act as quickly and efficiently as possible. In the rush to save lives, however, miscommunications and other mistakes may occur, causing serious medical problems. Because of the delicate nature of the treatment involved, emergency room errors can cause a patient to suffer from a worse condition than they had before their procedure. Emergency room errors can include:
If an injury or death could have been prevented by emergency room personnel, the care facility, doctors, or other healthcare professionals should be held accountable. To schedule a free consultation, contact our Orlando, Central Florida medical malpractice attorneys today. We can help you obtain the compensation to which you are legally entitled.
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