Michael C. George, P.A. is a distinguished medical malpractice lawyer that has been serving Fort Pierce and the entirety of St. Lucie County since 2003.
(800) 787-6445Attorney Michael C. George represents medical malpractice victims in legal actions seeking compensation for their injuries and losses. If medical malpractice in the Fort Pierce-area harmed you or a loved one, send Michael an email or call (800) 787-6445 for a free case consultation.
In addition to the basic universal guidelines that govern whether a decision by a medical professional is considered wrongful, medical malpractice laws differ depending upon location. Do you want to know if your case may qualify for legal action in Fort Pierce? Read below to learn how to better understand what considerations make poorly implemented medical treatments illegal; then call our team of legal experts at (800) 787-6445 to schedule a meeting to further discuss your case.
Doctors and other health care providers unfortunately cause harm to patients on a regular basis. But is it always malpractice? Malpractice occurs when a medical professional deviates from the "agreed upon standard of care" for the patient's condition. After heart disease and cancer, medical malpractice may be considered the third leading cause of death. Yet not every error of judgment is considered grounds for legal action and potential resulting compensation.
If you believe you have received treatment that may merit a claim, the only way to know for certain is to contact a qualified legal professional who specializes in personal injury law, including hospital and medical injury cases. Michael C. George, P. A. has the knowledge and experience to represent complex cases and has taken on some of the largest insurance companies nationwide.
Not only doctors, but anyone in the scope of medical practice can be held responsible for their improper actions. This includes nurses, nurse's aides, anesthesiologists, therapists, any employee of a health care facility involved with patient care, or the facility itself; pharmaceutical companies and others that provide various levels of supportive health care services.
A charge of medical malpractice is only valid up to two years from the time the victim knew or should have known that malpractice occurred. This is much shorter than the time allowed for other types of negligence, so it is essential to act without delay. It is also important to consult promptly with a personal injury attorney who understands the necessity of assessing your case, settling it out of court to avoid excess cost if at all feasible, or pressing charges before too much time passes.
The burden of proof is on the claimant, and several actions are necessary to present a claim that may be seen as definitive proof the defendant "represented a breach of the prevailing professional standard for that health care provider". Based on the law, an expert medical witness must be hired to testify and assert that the medical professional's actions "fell below the applicable standard of care, in order to win a medical malpractice case in the state of Florida. Florida Statutes Chapter 766 covers the subject of Florida laws regarding malpractice cases.
You can, in theory, present your own case. But chances of winning against the medical community's almost limitless litigation resources and strong defense strategies makes doing so inadvisable. A good personal injury lawyer knows how to navigate insurance traps and pitfalls. An attorney can advise you of your legal rights and responsibilities; protect your interests. Having a legal firm gather testimony and evidence to support your case, identify the proper defendants, quantify your damages, and file the case increases your chances of a favorable court decision.
The head office of Michael C. George, P. A. is in Palm Beach, but our firm also serves clients from Fort Pierce to Jacksonville to Tampa to Tallahassee to Miami. Michael C. George, P. A., strives to be the best personal injury lawyer possible. At his office, you are not just a number; you are treated like one of the family. Not many attorneys offer clients their personal cell phone numbers and give them the okay to contact them any time. That is a sign of how much compassion we offer our clients. If you want the best shot possible at compensation for negligent treatment by a Florida medical professional, this highly experienced and successful, yet compassionate attorney would be a wise choice. You deserve a lawyer you can trust, especially if you are already suffering injury due to improper treatment.
Michael C. George, P. A. a member of the prestigious, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a legal group consisting of less than one percent of trial lawyers in the United States who have won significant settlements on behalf of their clients. Our entire office staff holds your best interests as our focus. Call us at (800) 787-6445 or send us an email for personalized, professional attention to your situation.
Fort Pierce is a city located in St. Lucie County, Florida that was originally incorporated in 1901. Over the past 123 years the population has grown to include 43,074 residents, making Fort Pierce the 59th largest city in the state.