Who Is Liable in a Medical Malpractice Case in Florida?

When it comes time to seek medical care, whether it be for serious injuries or not, you believe you’ll receive the best care available. When negligence comes into play, you can find yourself worse off as a result of medical malpractice.

Medical malpractice is a complicated legal matter. If you believe that you’ve been injured due to the negligence of your medical provider, we urge you to speak with an attorney to properly discuss the complexities of medical malpractice. 

Liability is just one of many important details related to medical malpractice. Join us as we consider the possibilities related to liability in a medical malpractice case. 

Your Doctor or Physician

If you sustained injuries due to the negligence of your doctor or physician, you likely know who is at fault. There are many ways that a physician can cause harm due to negligence from misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication errors, and more. 

Medical malpractice can also be a result of negligence on multiple fronts. There are many details that can go wrong in a medical setting, you may even find that liability does not end with your physician. 

The Facility or Hospital

The hospital as a whole may be found liable in your medical malpractice case. There are many reasons this can happen. Staffing issues, employment conditions, and other factors may have been part of the cause. If any employee of the hospital or facility is guilty of causing injury to a patient, the fault can be placed on the employer. 

However, you may be wondering about multiple sources of liability. What happens when both the medical provider AND the facility are to blame? This is certainly a possibility. 

At the end of the day… ***** Shared Fault

How To Prove Medical Malpractice

Whether you were injured by a singular medical provider or a large healthcare facility as a whole, there are details that can help your case. 

Documentation is crucial in any legal matter, but especially in a medical malpractice case. You must be able to provide evidence that you and the provider had an agreement that they would provide medical care to you. You must also be able to provide detailed evidence that the negligent physician is linked directly to your injuries. Again, this could be anything from misdiagnosis to improper medications. 

Lastly, you’ll need to provide adequate documentation regarding your injuries and HOW they were acquired. 

By working closely with a medical malpractice attorney, you should compile your evidence and determine an acceptable amount for compensation. When it comes to medical negligence, it can be tricky to put on a price tag. However, if you can provide your attorney with as many facts and details as possible, they can better understand your situation as a whole. Your attorney can help you to understand who is liable and how much compensation you deserve for the damages caused. 

If you or someone you know has suffered as a result of medical malpractice, reach out to one of our attorneys today. We look forward to helping you make sense of your case.