Tampa Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Claims Lawyer
Patients place a great deal of trust in doctors. Many times, these doctors and surgeons are responsible for protecting their lives. When a medical professional of any kind is negligent in his or her treatment of a patient, it may result in serious injuries and even death. Negligence in this context refers to a professional’s failure to provide a standard and acceptable level of medical care. Another term for negligence in the medical field is medical malpractice.
Medical malpractice law allows injured victims to seek compensation if a negligent party or entity causes an injury or death. If a death occurs, some members of the patient’s family may be able to pursue a medical malpractice or wrongful death claim. In these cases, proof of negligence is required. Determining who is liable for a medical malpractice claim may be complicated. It may be the doctor or medical professional who caused harm to the patient, or it may be a city or state-owned hospital. An experienced medical malpractice lawyer can evaluate a potential case and help prove who is legally responsible.
Seeking Compensation for Medical Errors
Legal action involving medical malpractice is highly complex. It requires a thorough understanding of medical conditions, as well as proper procedures in order to determine what mistake was made or at what point the doctor was negligent. At Ligori & Sanders Attorneys at Law, we have a private investigator on staff and work with medical experts to thoroughly investigate medical malpractice claims. Our lawyers represent clients throughout Hillsborough County and the surrounding area from our offices in Tampa, handling many types of medical malpractice claims, including:
- Anesthesia Errors
- Birth Injuries – Cerebral Palsy
- Hospital Acquired Infections
- Medical Abandonment
- Medication Errors
- Misdiagnosis or Failure to Diagnose
- Physician’s Failure to Communicate Test Results
- Surgical Errors and Complications
If you or someone you love has been the victim of medical malpractice, you have the right to seek legal counsel. At Ligori & Sanders Attorneys at Law, we can review your injuries and determine whether you may have grounds to file a claim or lawsuit against the medical professional responsible. With the proper representation, you may be able to recover significant financial compensation for your medical care, future medical treatment, lost wages, emotional trauma and possibly more. Best of all, the person or party responsible for your injuries will be brought to justice for their actions. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation.