An Attorney Ready To Take On Complex Medical Malpractice Litigation
Most Americans trust deeply in the experience and knowledge of doctors and other health care professionals – they have little other choice. Most of the time, this trust is earned and deserved. When doctors fail to deliver the expected standard of care, however, the results can be physically and emotionally catastrophic. Medical malpractice leads to serious patient harm and erodes public confidence in the health care system.
If you were injured or lost a loved one due to the negligence of a physician or hospital in the Miami area, contact Stiers Law, P.A. As an attorney in practice for more than 20 years, I have handled numerous medical malpractice cases, for both the plaintiff and defense, successfully steering multiple cases through arbitration, settlement and trial, in some cases obtaining results for clients in excess of a million dollars. I have the knowledge, attention to detail, and access to highly qualified experts in the field of medicine to ensure that you receive full compensation for your injuries and losses.
When Does A Medical Error Become Malpractice?
It’s essential to understand that not all medical errors qualify as malpractice. The key factor is whether the error was due to negligence and resulted in patient harm or death. When a patient is injured because their health care professional provided treatment that failed to meet the accepted standard of care, it could be considered malpractice. One example would be a doctor who fails to diagnose cancer because they dismissed symptoms and refused to order standard scans/tests that would have identified the cancer. A competent doctor would have met these standards, diagnosed the cancer and began treatment right away.
Medical Malpractice Takes Many Forms
When you seek medical care, you trust that your health is in good hands. Unfortunately, mistakes can happen, and these errors can lead to severe consequences. Understanding the different types of medical malpractice can help you recognize when you or a loved one may have been a victim.
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis: When a medical professional fails to diagnose your condition correctly or takes too long to diagnose it, you may miss out on critical treatment options. This can worsen your health condition and lead to unnecessary suffering.
- Surgical errors: Surgeons sometimes make serious and life-threatening errors, including operating on the wrong body part or leaving surgical instruments in the body. These can result in severe complications and require additional medical procedures to correct. Errors and negligence are harmful even for completely elective procedures, such as plastic or cosmetic surgery.
- Medication errors: Receiving the wrong medication or the incorrect dosage can have serious health consequences. This includes prescribing the wrong drug, administering the wrong dose or failing to recognize harmful drug interactions.
- Birth injuries: Mistakes made before or during childbirth can cause injuries to both the mother and the baby. In some cases, they lead to permanent disability.
- Anesthesia errors: These mistakes can occur if the anesthesia is improperly administered or monitored, leading to complications such as brain damage or even death.
- Failure to treat: When a doctor correctly diagnoses a condition but fails to recommend or administer the appropriate treatment, your condition can worsen. This can include not providing necessary follow-up care or ignoring critical symptoms.
- Hospital-acquired infections: These can occur when proper sterilization procedures are not followed, leading to severe health issues and prolonged hospital stays.
If you believe you have been a victim of medical malpractice, I want to help you understand your rights and options.
Discuss Your Case With A Caring And Attentive Attorney – Contact Me Today
From my office in Miami, Stiers Law, P.A., serves clients throughout the surrounding areas of Florida. I offer free initial consultations so that you can tell me your story and discuss potential next steps. I also take cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning I only get paid if I help you recover compensation. To learn more about how I can help, call 305-290-2883 or submit an online contact form.