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Central Florida Medical Malpractice – A Lawyer Serving Lakeland and Winter Haven Can Help

At Moody Law, we are committed to helping those persons wrongfully injured as a result of medical malpractice by holding negligent and reckless health care providers responsible for their actions. According to the American Medical Student Association, 44,000 to 98,000 people die annually in the United States as a result of preventable medical errors. If you have been injured from the negligent actions of a medical professional and you live in the Central Florida area, a medical malpractice lawyer from our Lakeland office can help. Serving Winter Haven, Bartow, Polk County, and beyond, the attorneys at Moody Law are proud to offer their legal counsel to residents statewide. To schedule a free consultation, contact Moody Law today.

Frequently Asked Questions about Medical Malpractice

Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

Health care providers have a legal and professional obligation to perform their duties to an accepted standard of care. If it can be shown that a patient was injured or killed as a result of an individual's failure to perform his or her duty to the established standard of care, it may be possible to file a medical malpractice claim. Health care providers are expected to take reasonable and prudent actions in the care of their patients. Errors in judgment, indifference, fatigue, malicious intentions, use of mind altering substances, and a lack of adequate training can all contribute to a preventable medical error. If you or a loved one has suffered at the hands of a negligent health care provider, you could be legally entitled to compensation. Central Florida residents looking for a medical malpractice lawyer in the Lakeland and Winter Haven area can depend on a legal representative from Moody Law for legal counsel.

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Types of Medical Malpractice

A Central Florida medical malpractice lawyer from our Lakeland office – serving Winter Haven, Bartow, and all of Polk County – can review your case and help determine your claim eligibility. The personal injury attorneys at Moody Law will aggressively seek compensation appropriate for your pain and suffering and all related expenses. Our experienced lawyers are not afraid to take claims to court if it proves necessary to obtain fair and just financial compensation for our clients. Among the more common types of medical malpractice that we handle include:

Surgical Errors

Surgery is inherently risky. However, a doctor can be held liable for his or her actions if it can be shown that a preventable surgical error occurred as a result of the doctor's negligence. Operating on the wrong organ, removing the wrong limb, and leaving surgical tools inside a patient's body are examples of egregious surgical errors that can cause serious harm to a patient.

Birth Injuries

At Moody Law, we understand how devastating a birth injury can be to a family. If your child has suffered a birth injury, such as one that causes cerebral palsy or Erb's Palsy, or an injury related to shoulder dystocia, a medical malpractice lawyer from our firm can help. Many birth injuries result in permanent disabilities that require long-term medical care. We can help ensure that you receive the compensation that you're entitled to in such cases.

Doctor and Hospital Negligence

If a doctor's carelessness causes a patient to be injured, the doctor can be held liable for medical malpractice. Hospitals are responsible for hiring qualified and competent doctors, nurses, anesthesiologists and medical technicians. In instances of doctor neglect, it may be possible to hold the hospital liable. A medical malpractice lawyer from Moody Law can review your claim and help determine which parties can be held accountable for negligence.

Anesthesia Errors

The effects can be devastating if an anesthesiologist administers an incorrect dosage of sedative or fails to closely monitor a patient who is under anesthesia. If a loved one has been injured or suffered a wrongful death as a result of an anesthesia error, we can assist you in seeking just restitution.

Prescription Errors

Drugs can pose a significant risk to the health of an individual if they are incorrectly prescribed. Patients place their well-being in the hands of doctors when they seek medical attention. If a doctor fails in his or her duty and prescribes an injurious drug, the victim has legal recourse. To schedule a free consultation with a medical malpractice lawyer from Moody Law, contact our Lakeland office today.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Medical Malpractice

What is a standard of care?

For professionals who have a duty of care, such as doctors, nurses, and medical technicians, the standard of care is the degree of attention and diligence that they must exercise in the performance of their duties. A failure to meet the accepted standard of care can be grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit if it results in injury or death.

Signing a consent form indicates that you understand the inherent risks associated with the procedure you will undergo. Signing a consent form does not authorize a health care provider to deviate from the standard of care and act negligently. If you have signed a consent form and were injured as a result of a doctor's negligence, you can still file a medical malpractice claim.

Do I need a medical malpractice lawyer?

Obtaining a successful resolution in a medical malpractice case requires an extensive understanding of the law, the established standard of care, and the resources to obtain expert medical testimonials. While you are free to pursue action against a negligent medical caregiver on your own, you exponentially increase your chances for success in attaining the compensation you deserve when you retain a qualified medical malpractice lawyer. If you or a loved one has suffered as a result of a preventable medical error in the greater Central Florida area, a medical malpractice lawyer from our Lakeland office, serving Winter Haven and Polk County, will work to see that you are justly compensated. To schedule a free consultation with a personal injury attorney from Moody Law, contact us today.

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To schedule a free consultation in the Central Florida area, contact a medical malpractice lawyer from our Lakeland office. Serving Winter Haven and all of Polk County, the lawyers at Moody Law can help.






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