Medical Malpractice Attorney
Fort Lauderdale Medical Malpractice Attorney
70+ Years of Collective South Florida Legal Experience And A History of Success
Medical malpractice cases can be very tricky, as at times they are difficult to prove. Our firm has taken on these types of cases in South Florida since 1955. In fact, many of the cases we’ve won have set new policies and procedures within the medical industry.
We are honored to have received some of the most prestigious medical malpractice awards throughout the years and strive to uphold the same high standard of excellence.
Holding Medical Professionals Accountable
If you suspect you or a family member has been subjected to medical malpractice by a medical professional you have visited, it is critical that you see a medical malpractice attorney in Fort Lauderdale immediately.
They can advise you as to your rights as well as the best way to prove that the treatment or diagnoses you received were performed with negligence on the part of your doctor – which is a vital step toward proving a medical malpractice case. Always keep clear documentation of the timeline of your potential medical malpractice case.
OUR results
$15.9 Million
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
A Broward County jury awarded $15.9 million in damages to South Florida resident in a medical malpractice case against rheumatologist.
$14.5 Million
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
Jury verdict against Hollywood doctor for treatment that left father severely disabled for life.
$12.6 Million
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
A Miramar teen who lost all four limbs as a result of a vaccination error 13 years ago won a $12.6 million medical malpractice award Friday against the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine.
Let Us Fight for the Recovery You Deserve
What is Considered Medical Malpractice?
When a patient goes to see their doctor, whether it be for a serious health concern or for a mild inconvenience related to their physical well-being, they expect to be treated with care, dignity, knowledge, and above all, accuracy. The trust individuals place in their doctors is unparalleled in our society. A betrayal of that trust through negligence, ignorance, or malpractice an issue which strikes to the core of the doctor/patient relationship.
What Constitutes Medical Malpractice:
- Misdiagnosis
- Failure to Diagnose
- Inaccurate Treatment
- Botched Surgeries
- Unnecessary Atherectomies
- And More
These negligent actions can result in thousands of dollars spent trying to correct simple mistakes and the aftermath of poor decision-making by medical professionals. In extreme cases, medical malpractice can lead to a personal injury, lifelong disability, or even death.
Our Fort Lauderdale Medical Malpractice Lawyers Will Fight For You!
Medical malpractice laws vary from state to state; it is important to get an attorney who knows the ins and outs of the area you live in when you want to pursue a medical malpractice case. You should also look for an attorney who has had experience in bringing medical malpractice suits against negligent doctors, and who has a history of winning judgments in court.
For those individuals who have suffered at the hands of incompetent or malicious medical professionals, no court-awarded compensation will make up for the loss of their health. Families who have lost relatives due to malpractice will not find that bringing suit brings their loved ones back to them. But filing a medical malpractice suit with an experienced Fort Lauderdale medical malpractice attorney at Schlesinger Law Offices, P.A. will enable you to make sure that the same doctor doesn’t hurt other innocent patients, and may provide compensation for lost earnings, setting you up for a secured future.
