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Common Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle
When it comes to safeguarding your health and exercising your rights after medical malpractice, securing trusted representation is crucial to recovering full damages. Fortunately, our medical malpractice attorneys represent clients in various types of medical malpractice in Panama City and beyond, including:
- Birth Injuries
- Misdiagnosis
- Surgical Errors
- Prescription Errors
- Delayed Diagnosis
If you were injured by medical negligence, our firm can fight for the justice you rightfully deserve. Contact us online to discuss your case.
What Constitutes Medical Malpractice?
In Florida, medical malpractice is a legal term that refers to negligence or misconduct committed by healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or hospitals, that results in harm or injury to a patient. It occurs when these professionals deviate from the standard of care expected in their field, leading to avoidable errors or mistakes.
Medical malpractice can happen due to various reasons, from failure to provide adequate treatment to the improper administration of anesthesia. Such negligent acts can cause significant physical, emotional, and financial harm to patients and their families, making it all the more crucial to turn to a medical malpractice lawyer you can trust to prioritize your needs and fight for the full compensation you deserve.
There are many causes of medical malpractice, including:
- Negligence: When healthcare providers fail to meet the standard of care expected in their profession, it can result in harm to the patients.
- Lack of communication: Inadequate communication between healthcare professionals regarding patient history, medications, and treatment plans can lead to errors and harmful outcomes.
- Inadequate training or supervision: If healthcare professionals are not properly trained or supervised, it can increase the likelihood of errors and negligence.
- Fatigue or burnout: Healthcare professionals who work long hours or experience high levels of stress and fatigue may be more prone to making mistakes and thus inflicting harm.
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You Only Pay When You Collect
Our work is conducted on a contingent fee basis. This means that you pay nothing unless we make a recovery on your behalf.
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Experienced Trial Attorneys
Each case is assigned to a lead attorney and a supporting attorney. This ensures continuity during the legal process and enables us to provide responsive service.
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Hundreds of Millions Recovered
At Perry & Young Law Firm, we take pride in championing the rights of our clients. We have secured hundreds of millions for our clients.
Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Claim?
To successfully initiate a medical malpractice lawsuit in Florida, it’s necessary to establish the following elements:
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Is Florida a No-Fault Accident State?
Yes, Florida is a no-fault accident state. This means that drivers involved in car accidents are required to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance, which provides coverage for medical expenses and lost wages regardless of who is at fault for the accident. PIP benefits typically cover up to $10,000 in medical expenses and lost wages.
Under Florida's no-fault system, injured parties must first seek compensation from their own insurance company before pursuing legal action against the at-fault driver. However, there are exceptions to the no-fault rule. In cases involving serious or permanent injuries, or when medical expenses exceed the limits of PIP coverage, injured parties may be able to pursue a claim against the at-fault driver for additional compensation.
Understanding Florida's no-fault insurance laws and how they apply to your specific situation is crucial if you've been injured in a car accident. At Perry & Young, we help victims and families make sense of Florida’s convoluted car accident laws and evaluate when they have the ability to pursue civil personal injury claims.
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Should I Hire an Attorney After a Car Accident in Panama City?
From navigating the legal system and advocating on your behalf to communicating with insurers, negotiating settlements, and positioning you for the maximum compensation possible, the work of a lawyer far exceeds what most people can effectively do themselves. As such, working with experienced legal representation is one of the wisest decisions you can make after a car accident.
At Perry & Young, our Panama City car accident attorneys know that we provide the insight, resources, and firepower victims need to fight for justice. Here are a few of the benefits of working with attorneys like us:
- Experience & Insight: Our attorneys focus exclusively on handling personal injury cases. This means we’ve worked on countless car accident cases during our years in practice and have amassed incredible insight into the nuances of Florida's laws, the local personal injury claim process, regional insurers, and the strategies that make for successful claims.
- Investigation and Evidence Gathering: Our attorneys have the resources to conduct thorough investigations into your accident. This includes gathering police reports, video footage, witness statements, medical records, expert testimony, and other important information and documentation that supports your claim and the damages you seek.
- Negotiation with Insurance Companies: As corporations driven by profits, insurance carriers commonly try to minimize payouts to accident victims by disputing key aspects about their claims or injuries, denying them outright, and capitalizing on victims’ lack of legal knowledge. When you enlist the support of our firm, we handle all communications and negotiations with the insurance company on your behalf and make it clear that insurance company representatives can’t pull a fast one on us.
- Representation at Trial: If a fair settlement cannot be reached through negotiations, you may need to present your claim in court, where the stakes are raised and the need to follow established rules and procedures is paramount. At Perry & Young, we prepare all car accident claims as if they were heading for trial and litigate aggressively in court to secure favorable outcomes from judges and juries.
- Peace of Mind: Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident can be stressful and overwhelming. Hiring an attorney can provide you with peace of mind knowing that your legal matter is being handled by a professional who has your best interests at heart.
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What Happens if the At-Fault Driver Has No Insurance in Florida?
If the at-fault driver in a car accident has no insurance or insufficient coverage to compensate you for your damages, you may still have options for recovery. You can file a claim with your own insurance company under the uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage (if you have this type of optional coverage). Additionally, you may pursue legal action against the at-fault driver personally, although collecting damages in such cases can be challenging. An attorney from our firm can help you explore your options for compensation in this situation.
Importance of Hiring a Trusted Panama City Lawyer
It’s vital to seek sound counsel from a medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible after sustaining an injury due to medical negligence. Our Panama City medical malpractice lawyers play a crucial role in helping clients establish causation after negligence. With former legal investigators on our team and over a decade of experience, you can count on our firm to assist with:
- Gathering evidence: A lawyer will thoroughly investigate the case and gather all relevant medical records, expert opinions, and other evidence necessary to establish causation. This may include reviewing medical charts, test results, treatment plans, and consulting with medical experts to analyze the impact of the healthcare provider's negligence.
- Arranging expert testimonies: In medical malpractice cases, expert witnesses are often utilized to provide professional opinions on causation. Our lawyers can work closely with reputable medical experts willing to testify in your favor by explaining how the healthcare provider's negligence directly caused your injuries.
- Establishing causation: To establish causation, it’s crucial to demonstrate that the healthcare provider's actions deviated from the accepted standard of care. Our firm can help you gather expert opinions and medical literature to define and establish the appropriate standard of care to show that the offending physician deviated from it, resulting in direct harm to you.
- Analyzing alternative causes: Defendants in medical malpractice cases often argue that factors other than the healthcare provider's negligence caused the patient's injuries. Our lawyers are familiar with these tactics, empowering us to analyze and address these alternative causes and present compelling evidence to demonstrate that negligence was the direct cause of harm.
- Strengthening your case: Our team can work diligently to assemble a well-researched case that clearly establishes causation. Our firm helps victims seek justice by presenting compelling arguments, organizing evidence, and presenting each case as effectively as possible.
Our compassionate lawyers at Perry & Young, P.A. have extensive experience representing the wrongfully injured in various cases, from birth injuries to workers’ compensation disputes to motor vehicle accidents. If you or a loved one was injured by medical malpractice in Panama City or the surrounding area, our firm has the in-depth knowledge necessary to fight for justice. With two former legal investigators on our team and over 15 years representing clients, you can trust our attorneys to work tirelessly for just compensation on your behalf.
Client's Love Us
At Perry & Young, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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"They are dedicated to helping you and will go above and beyond for you."I have used Ted Howell and Trina at this firm to help me for my claim and have referred other people as well to them that they have helped. They are dedicated to helping you and will go above and beyond for you. You will never have to wonder what is going on with your case as they always keep you in the loop. I highly recommend Ted and Trina if you need someone in your corner!- Hollie H.
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"I want to Thank and Applaud P&Y Firm for supporting the Accident Scene Management class"I want to Thank and Applaud P&Y Firm for supporting the Accident Scene Management class this past weekend. Not only did they make it affordable for motorcyclists to take this life saving class, they provided lunch with Mike Zinszer Atty present to share info on insurance tips and legal info specifically for people who ride.- Cynthia L.
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"My guy Les McFatter was very professional and always a text or phone call away"
I had a remarkable experience with Perry and Young. My guy Les McFatter was very professional and always a text or phone call away to answer any questions or concerns. He went above and beyond to make this experience as smooth as possible! Maggie Harris thank you for making communication so easy. Highly recommend! Thank you Les and Maggie!
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"This law firm is who you need to call if you have an injury."
This law firm is who you need to call if you have an injury. I had the pleasure of working with Ryan and team; all who were prompt and knowledgeable both in informing me of updates or answering any questions I had. Thank you again!
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"Perry and Young is a fantastic Law firm to work with!"
Perry and Young is a fantastic Law firm to work with! I have personally worked with Ted Howell on multiple occasions and he has been kind, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend Ted and Perry Young.
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"I’m grateful to have chosen a firm that was professional, caring and made the process go smoothly."I’m grateful to have chosen a firm that was professional, caring and made the process go smoothly. Ted and his team had great follow through and kept me informed throughout the entire process. I fully trust them and wouldn’t call anyone else.- Melissa M.
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"Their support for their community is phenomenal."Perry & Young, P.A. is an amazing attorney office. Their support for their community is phenomenal. They sponsor and constantly support many of the clubs and organizations in the Panhandle. I know personally that they sponsor the Cottondale FFA Chapter and supports us in anything we do- Kaitlyn H.
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"Phillip was very knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile."Perry & Young is the best out there. I can't say enough about Phillip. Phillip communicated with me through the whole process, keeping me updated and answering any questions that I had. He was very knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile. I would highly recommend Phillip hands down the best there is.- Brandy B.