Sarasota Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Victims of medical malpractice in Sarasota need local medical malpractice attorneys to fight for the justice they deserve. Jack Bernstein, Injury Attorneys, are the best medical malpractice attorneys in Sarasota.

We also offer free consultations. When you hire our law firm, you only pay legal fees if we win your case. Contact us immediately to get the legal support you need to file your medical malpractice claim.

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Why Choose Our Sarasota Medical Malpractice Attorneys?

Jack Bernstein has almost 40 years of legal experience and is an active member of the Florida Bar Association and the Cuban-American Bar Association. A member in good standing with both associations, Bernstein has cultivated a board-certified team with local expertise, while establishing a proven track record of negotiating settlements and successfully representing clients at trial.

Positive reviews on Avvo and other sites also establish Bernstein’s trusted client-centered approach to representation, ensuring clients are heard throughout the entire process.

Our lawyers are accessible to clients throughout Tampa and the surrounding area. Sarasota medical malpractice victims can contact our team to speak to one of our lawyers about their case.

What Is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when medical professionals or facilities cause harm to patients by deviating from acceptable standards when delivering medical care. The outcome of treatment does not determine whether malpractice occurred; medical malpractice occurs when there’s an identifiable failure to meet a reasonable standard of care.

Those who may be liable for medical malpractice claims include the following:

• Doctors
• Hospitals
• Medical clinics
• Nurses
• Paramedics

Under Florida law, medical malpractice cases must include expert testimony to establish a failure to meet the reasonable standard of care, making it more challenging for victims to meet the required standard of proof.

Types of Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle

Jack Bernstein, Injury Attorneys, represent victims of several types of medical malpractice in Sarasota, including the following:

• Anesthesia errors
• Birth injuries
• Delayed diagnosis
• Hospital negligence
• Medical errors
• Medication errors
• Misdiagnosis
• Nursing home abuse
• Surgical errors

Our Sarasota medical malpractice lawyers can also handle complex cases involving wrongful death and catastrophic injuries. Medical facilities and healthcare providers may be liable for any medical malpractice listed here if they failed to provide a reasonable standard of treatment.

Understanding Your Rights After Medical Negligence

Medical facilities and professionals must comply with Florida law, meet each patient’s rights, and provide acceptable care. If they fail to do so and a patient suffers an injury as a result, they may be found negligent. Their negligence may be grounds for filing a medical malpractice case, allowing you to seek compensation.

If you suspect you’re a victim of medical malpractice, document your concerns. Note the following:

• Symptoms experienced.
• Professionals or facilities responsible.
• Reason for your concerns.
• Any information that may be relevant.

Perhaps your doctor stopped assessing you, and a new doctor took over care, leading to an injury. Noting this change can help determine who’s liable.

Promptly contact a medical malpractice lawyer in Sarasota, FL. Experienced lawyers can verify if you have a claim for hospital negligence, misdiagnosis, failure to investigate symptoms, medication errors, or another type of medical malpractice.

Consulting an attorney promptly is crucial because, with few exceptions, victims must file their suit within 24 months from the date the malpractice occurred.

How Our Sarasota Medical Malpractice Attorneys Build Your Case

Our legal team gathers information during the intake process, investigates your claim, and provides a free consultation where we explain your rights and options. We’ll review your medical records, consult medical experts, and collect evidence to support your claim.

Additionally, Florida law requires malpractice victims to substantiate their claims with expert testimony, making this an essential requirement for a compelling case. Jack Bernstein, Injury Attorneys, has an extensive network of board-certified consultants who provide expert testimony. Combined with our detailed documentation and supporting evidence gathered during our investigation, we’ll present compelling justification for compensation.

This evidence supports your claim during the notification process and settlement negotiations. We’ll calculate the full damages owed and fight for the maximum compensation available. If we are unable to negotiate a settlement, we’ll use this evidence to build your case at trial.

Proving Medical Malpractice in Florida

In Florida, claimants must establish the following to win their medical malpractice case:

1. They were patients of the medical professional or facility: Claimants must demonstrate they had a reason to expect the professional or facility to provide them with medical care.
2. The medical facility or professional failed to deliver the minimum acceptable standard of care: An example would be a doctor failing to order tests to investigate symptoms.
3. The facility or professional’s breach of medical duty caused harm: Claimants must establish the harm they suffered, such as physical injury or the need for more invasive treatment due to misdiagnosis or treatment delays.
4. The claimant suffered losses due to the harm caused: These losses could be financial, such as medical bills and lost income. They may also be personal losses, such as the inability to experience intimacy with a partner.

Medical experts provide testimony to establish a reasonable standard of care. They then explain how the defendant failed to meet that standard. They can verify that negligence caused harm, thereby justifying a claim for damages.

Under Florida law, claimants must issue a demand letter that:

• Names all known defendants.
• Outlines the nature of the medical malpractice.
• The harm caused.
• Identifies the losses incurred.

The demand letter should also indicate the compensation sought and include the following:

• Claimant’s medical records.
• Expert analysis of medical records.
• A form authorizing the defendants to review the medical records to comply with Florida’s pre-suit disclosure requirements.

Defendants have 90 days to respond to a demand letter. They may offer a settlement or reject the malpractice claim.

Statute of Limitations and Deadlines

Florida’s medical malpractice claim statute of limitations is two years from the date of occurrence, with an extension to a four-year cap for delayed discovery. Since it’s necessary to investigate claims, prepare a demand letter, and wait 90 days for a response before filing a lawsuit, claimants should contact an attorney promptly. You may not be able to seek compensation if you do not file by the deadline.

Further extensions to the statute may apply if a defendant committed fraud or the victim is a minor.

Damages You Can Seek in Medical Malpractice Cases

Medical malpractice claims can include the following damages:

Economic damages reimburse the victim for incurred or expected costs, including:

• Childcare
• Lost wages
• Medical bills
• Future lost wages
• Future medical bills
• House cleaning
• Personal care
• Transportation costs

Non-economic damages provide compensation for personal suffering, including:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Disfigurement
• Emotional distress
• Grief
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of quality of life
• Pain and suffering
• Post-traumatic stress disorder

There’s no cap on economic damages, but under Florida law, caps on non-economic damages apply to most cases, limiting claimants to seek $500,000 from healthcare practitioners and $750,000 from medical facilities.

Florida law also limits the maximum amount of compensation for wrongful death due to medical malpractice to $1 million.

Jack Bernstein’s track record proves he’ll fight to secure the maximum compensation available.

How Much Is My Medical Malpractice Case Worth?

Your medical bills, lost earnings, need for future medical care, suffering, and the severity of your injury determine the total compensation available.

Some claims may be worth tens of thousands; others could be worth more than a million. Expert testimony helps establish grounds for damages and the amount of damages justified.

Consult a Sarasota medical malpractice lawyer for a free consultation to get expert insight about how much you could receive from your claim.

Why You Need a Sarasota Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Navigating a medical malpractice lawsuit alone can be time-consuming and frustrating, and put you at risk of making mistakes that cost you compensation. An experienced attorney will ensure your demand letter complies with state regulations, conduct a thorough investigation, and consult board-certified experts who can support your claim.

Experienced attorneys also draw on their knowledge of the court system and relationships with medical experts to prepare the strongest case and handle the following:

• Communication with defendants.
• Preparation of legal paperwork.
• Settlement negotiations.
• Presenting your case at trial.

You’ll reduce your stress by having an expert fight for you and receive a better outcome from your claim. There’s also no risk when you hire a medical malpractice lawyer; since they charge contingency fees, you only pay legal fees when they win your case.

Recent Results and Client Testimonials

Medical malpractice settlements that Jack Bernstein, Injury Attorneys, have secured include $2.2 million for paralysis and $2 million for a brain injury.

Our clients praise our firm for providing expert, personalized care and fighting for the maximum compensation available.

• “From start to finish, she handled my personal injury case with professionalism, efficiency, and genuine care.” – Olga Flores Olivares
• “The Bernstein team made things very quick and easy. Highly recommend this legal team!” – DG

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Free Consultation — Contact Jack Bernstein, Injury Attorneys

Contact Jack Bernstein, Injury Attorneys, by calling the following:

• Sarasota: (941) 822-2222
• St. Petersburg: (727) 999-5555
• Tampa: (813) 333-6666

Our firm offers free consultations and charges contingency fees, so you don’t pay a cent unless we secure compensation.

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Contact Jack Bernstein, Injury Attorneys For Representation

At Jack Bernstein, Injury Attorneys, we believe that our commitment and our professional experience set us apart. Every client is our most important client, and we work diligently and enthusiastically to get you the justice that you deserve.

We want to handle the legal process for you as quickly and efficiently as possible so that you can focus on what matters most – your recovery. There’s no fee to talk with us about your case. Call us today so that we can explore your case and your options.