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MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ATTORNEY
IN BOCA RATON, FLORIDA

A medical malpractice claim can be brought against a doctor, nurse, hospital, medical facility, dentist, or other medical providers. Medical malpractice claims arise when someone is injured as a result of the medical provider’s failure to provide the expected level of care according to the standards in that particular professional community.

Common medical malpractice cases include the following situations:

  • Surgical errors

  • Foreign objects left inside the patient during surgery

  • Medication errors

  • Failure to diagnose or making an improper diagnosis

Under Florida law, specific procedures must be followed in order to bring a medical malpractice lawsuit. A medical malpractice action is not the same as bringing a claim for negligence and should not be handled without the support of an experienced attorney. For example, this first glaring difference between medical malpractice and a standard claim for negligence is the statute of limitations. In Florida, medical malpractice cases only have a two-year statute of limitations.

If you have been injured as a result of a medical provider’s negligence it is important to consult with an experienced attorney. Contact Steven J. Litvack today for a FREE CONSULTATION.