Mistakes to Avoid After a Medical Malpractice Case

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A client recently asked, in the event that they suffered an injury from medical malpractice in Orlando, Florida, what they should avoid and what they should do or not do. It got us thinking of mistakes people tend to make in medical malpractice cases. Usually, especially with smaller doctors’ offices, one of the main mistakes that we see them make is they inform the physician and try to make a claim on their own. That’s a big mistake. We’ve seen additional records added to files. We’ve seen records removed from files. We’ve seen them prepare themselves if there’s a lawsuit coming. That’s one of the worst things you can do, is to give them a heads up as to what is coming, because of the risk of the evidence not being the same or not being there when you do decide to make a claim. That’s really the most important thing.

The next thing is waiting too long. A lot of people say, “I feel worse now after my treatment, after my surgery, after my visit. I feel a lot worse but let me see what happens.” That’s a big mistake. You want to have that case evaluated as quickly as possible. Florida has a very strict time limit. It’s usually a two-year statute of limitations for you to bring a claim. There are some exceptions, however, and that is a very complicated area as well. The sooner you act, the sooner you consult with an attorney, the sooner your case is evaluated, the better, just because of the strict time limits that are available. If you don’t follow those time limits, you could lose your rights forever.

It’s important that, if you feel that maybe there was a mistake made, you immediately get a consultation with a qualified attorney that specializes in medical malpractice. As attorneys, we must be able to protect your rights and we need the time to do so. For this or any other question, feel free to give us a call for a free consultation.