Michael C. George, P.A. is a distinguished medical malpractice lawyer that has been serving Tampa and the entirety of Hillsborough County since 2003.
(561) 659-6599Attorney Michael C. George represents medical malpractice victims in legal actions seeking compensation for their injuries and losses. If medical malpractice in the Tampa-area harmed you or a loved one, send Michael an email or call (561) 659-6599 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 Tampa? Read below to learn how to better understand what considerations make poorly implemented medical treatments illegal; then call our team of legal experts at (561) 659-6599 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 Tampa to Jacksonville 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 (561) 659-6599 or send us an email for personalized, professional attention to your situation.
Tampa is a city located in Hillsborough County, Florida that was originally incorporated in 1855. Over the past 169 years the population has grown to include 352,957 residents, making Tampa the 3rd largest city in the state.
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Latitude: 27.95371
Longitude: -82.45675
Population: 17,631
Average Family Size: 2.75 people
Average Household Income: $88,878
Male: 53.1%
Female: 46.9%
Median Age: 36.3 years old
Under 10: 7%
10 - 19: 6.2%
20s: 22.8%
30s: 22%
40s: 11.7%
50s: 11.3%
60s: 9.9%
70s: 6.2%
Over 80: 3%
Latitude: 27.98526
Longitude: -82.46458
Population: 19,545
Average Family Size: 3.03 people
Average Household Income: $60,324
Male: 51.8%
Female: 48.2%
Median Age: 36.4 years old
Under 10: 10.6%
10 - 19: 10.1%
20s: 15.7%
30s: 19.6%
40s: 14.2%
50s: 12.7%
60s: 9%
70s: 5.7%
Over 80: 2.6%
Latitude: 28.01686
Longitude: -82.45519
Population: 40,328
Average Family Size: 3.31 people
Average Household Income: $51,918
Male: 48.1%
Female: 51.9%
Median Age: 35.9 years old
Under 10: 13.6%
10 - 19: 11%
20s: 15.6%
30s: 16.4%
40s: 12.8%
50s: 11.4%
60s: 12.1%
70s: 5.5%
Over 80: 1.4%
Latitude: 27.95121
Longitude: -82.42924
Population: 16,166
Average Family Size: 3.24 people
Average Household Income: $32,381
Male: 52%
Female: 48%
Median Age: 36.6 years old
Under 10: 10.6%
10 - 19: 12%
20s: 16.2%
30s: 15.5%
40s: 14%
50s: 11.3%
60s: 11.2%
70s: 5.6%
Over 80: 3.7%
Latitude: 27.93209
Longitude: -82.46493
Population: 22,546
Average Family Size: 2.74 people
Average Household Income: $106,640
Male: 47.7%
Female: 52.3%
Median Age: 27.9 years old
Under 10: 6.3%
10 - 19: 21.4%
20s: 25.5%
30s: 11.4%
40s: 9.1%
50s: 10.6%
60s: 8.1%
70s: 5.5%
Over 80: 2.1%
Latitude: 27.96677
Longitude: -82.51408
Population: 24,257
Average Family Size: 2.95 people
Average Household Income: $57,581
Male: 50.2%
Female: 49.8%
Median Age: 40.7 years old
Under 10: 6.2%
10 - 19: 9%
20s: 17.6%
30s: 15.5%
40s: 16.2%
50s: 14%
60s: 9.3%
70s: 7.4%
Over 80: 4.8%
Latitude: 27.94307
Longitude: -82.51108
Population: 18,411
Average Family Size: 2.9 people
Average Household Income: $105,761
Male: 49.6%
Female: 50.4%
Median Age: 39 years old
Under 10: 11.5%
10 - 19: 8.6%
20s: 15.8%
30s: 15.4%
40s: 17.3%
50s: 10.7%
60s: 8.5%
70s: 9.1%
Over 80: 3.2%
Latitude: 27.9972
Longitude: -82.38015
Population: 45,622
Average Family Size: 3.43 people
Average Household Income: $47,591
Male: 47.7%
Female: 52.3%
Median Age: 33.3 years old
Under 10: 16.2%
10 - 19: 14.5%
20s: 13.3%
30s: 16.6%
40s: 12.6%
50s: 9.6%
60s: 9%
70s: 5.4%
Over 80: 2.9%
Latitude: 27.89059
Longitude: -82.50632
Population: 34,877
Average Family Size: 2.89 people
Average Household Income: $75,718
Male: 50.2%
Female: 49.8%
Median Age: 39.2 years old
Under 10: 10.5%
10 - 19: 9.7%
20s: 15.1%
30s: 15.5%
40s: 13%
50s: 13.6%
60s: 10.7%
70s: 7.6%
Over 80: 4.4%
Latitude: 28.05071
Longitude: -82.451
Population: 50,697
Average Family Size: 3.46 people
Average Household Income: $41,984
Male: 50.2%
Female: 49.8%
Median Age: 33.3 years old
Under 10: 14.4%
10 - 19: 13.7%
20s: 16.7%
30s: 15.5%
40s: 11.3%
50s: 11.2%
60s: 9.4%
70s: 5%
Over 80: 2.7%
Latitude: 28.08344
Longitude: -82.44873
Population: 37,354
Average Family Size: 3.1 people
Average Household Income: $41,841
Male: 51.3%
Female: 48.7%
Median Age: 29.2 years old
Under 10: 9.9%
10 - 19: 10.7%
20s: 30.4%
30s: 14.4%
40s: 10.2%
50s: 8.3%
60s: 7.7%
70s: 5.1%
Over 80: 3.6%
Latitude: 28.00619
Longitude: -82.50598
Population: 46,844
Average Family Size: 3.17 people
Average Household Income: $50,168
Male: 50.9%
Female: 49.1%
Median Age: 39.9 years old
Under 10: 8.6%
10 - 19: 8.9%
20s: 15.5%
30s: 17.2%
40s: 14.2%
50s: 13.6%
60s: 11.3%
70s: 6.3%
Over 80: 4.4%
Latitude: 28.00546
Longitude: -82.58144
Population: 48,849
Average Family Size: 3.08 people
Average Household Income: $61,761
Male: 48.6%
Female: 51.4%
Median Age: 38.5 years old
Under 10: 10.7%
10 - 19: 11.9%
20s: 14.4%
30s: 15.8%
40s: 15.5%
50s: 13.4%
60s: 8.9%
70s: 6.8%
Over 80: 2.6%
Latitude: 27.86712
Longitude: -82.5287
Population: 14,918
Average Family Size: 3.13 people
Average Household Income: $78,176
Male: 52.2%
Female: 47.8%
Median Age: 36.5 years old
Under 10: 13.5%
10 - 19: 9.6%
20s: 17.2%
30s: 16%
40s: 13.5%
50s: 12.3%
60s: 9.4%
70s: 6.3%
Over 80: 2.2%
Latitude: 28.03893
Longitude: -82.39327
Population: 48,987
Average Family Size: 3.07 people
Average Household Income: $45,719
Male: 48.9%
Female: 51.1%
Median Age: 32.8 years old
Under 10: 11.6%
10 - 19: 13.4%
20s: 20.9%
30s: 15%
40s: 10.8%
50s: 10%
60s: 10.5%
70s: 5.6%
Over 80: 2.2%
Latitude: 28.07313
Longitude: -82.49781
Population: 28,416
Average Family Size: 2.92 people
Average Household Income: $74,016
Male: 47.2%
Female: 52.8%
Median Age: 43 years old
Under 10: 11.9%
10 - 19: 8.2%
20s: 11.4%
30s: 15.6%
40s: 10%
50s: 15.1%
60s: 11.9%
70s: 10%
Over 80: 5.8%
Latitude: 27.93536
Longitude: -82.37841
Population: 39,272
Average Family Size: 3.37 people
Average Household Income: $55,610
Male: 51.1%
Female: 48.9%
Median Age: 33.1 years old
Under 10: 13.7%
10 - 19: 12.8%
20s: 17.7%
30s: 15.7%
40s: 12.4%
50s: 12.2%
60s: 7.8%
70s: 5.4%
Over 80: 2.3%
Latitude: 28.06112
Longitude: -82.41172
Population: 6,451
Male: 39.1%
Female: 60.9%
Median Age: 19.3 years old
10 - 19: 73.8%
20s: 26%
30s: 0.2%
Latitude: 27.8436
Longitude: -82.50089
Population: 2,309
Average Family Size: 4.06 people
Average Household Income: $93,393
Male: 58.7%
Female: 41.3%
Median Age: 21.5 years old
Under 10: 22.1%
10 - 19: 21.7%
20s: 21.8%
30s: 18.9%
40s: 10.1%
50s: 5.2%
Latitude: 28.07903
Longitude: -82.52608
Population: 41,661
Average Family Size: 3.22 people
Average Household Income: $81,241
Male: 48.1%
Female: 51.9%
Median Age: 40.1 years old
Under 10: 12.2%
10 - 19: 10.6%
20s: 11.6%
30s: 15.4%
40s: 13.2%
50s: 16.5%
60s: 10.3%
70s: 6.4%
Over 80: 3.8%
Latitude: 28.06807
Longitude: -82.56016
Population: 28,818
Average Family Size: 3.04 people
Average Household Income: $80,681
Male: 46%
Female: 54%
Median Age: 42 years old
Under 10: 9%
10 - 19: 11.7%
20s: 12.3%
30s: 14.2%
40s: 13.3%
50s: 14.4%
60s: 15.3%
70s: 6.9%
Over 80: 2.9%
Latitude: 28.06256
Longitude: -82.61526
Population: 30,736
Average Family Size: 3.08 people
Average Household Income: $120,240
Male: 49.4%
Female: 50.6%
Median Age: 39.9 years old
Under 10: 12.8%
10 - 19: 12.9%
20s: 9.5%
30s: 14.9%
40s: 17.1%
50s: 14.6%
60s: 9.8%
70s: 5.7%
Over 80: 2.7%
Latitude: 27.92181
Longitude: -82.51007
Population: 26,625
Average Family Size: 3.14 people
Average Household Income: $152,044
Male: 50.1%
Female: 49.9%
Median Age: 40.4 years old
Under 10: 14.6%
10 - 19: 14.5%
20s: 6.4%
30s: 14%
40s: 15.1%
50s: 14.2%
60s: 10.8%
70s: 5.5%
Over 80: 4.8%
Latitude: 28.00769
Longitude: -82.54614
Population: 22,927
Average Family Size: 3.34 people
Average Household Income: $64,830
Male: 50.9%
Female: 49.1%
Median Age: 38 years old
Under 10: 11.4%
10 - 19: 11.2%
20s: 15.5%
30s: 14.4%
40s: 15.8%
50s: 15.3%
60s: 7.1%
70s: 5.8%
Over 80: 3.4%
Latitude: 28.02408
Longitude: -82.61882
Population: 19,917
Average Family Size: 3.17 people
Average Household Income: $80,653
Male: 50.8%
Female: 49.2%
Median Age: 38.2 years old
Under 10: 11.7%
10 - 19: 11.1%
20s: 13.4%
30s: 15.8%
40s: 15.2%
50s: 12.5%
60s: 13.4%
70s: 5.9%
Over 80: 1%
Latitude: 28.04715
Longitude: -82.36118
Population: 17,507
Average Family Size: 3.1 people
Average Household Income: $55,748
Male: 50.5%
Female: 49.5%
Median Age: 33.8 years old
Under 10: 12%
10 - 19: 9.9%
20s: 21.1%
30s: 17.7%
40s: 13%
50s: 9.8%
60s: 9%
70s: 5.5%
Over 80: 2.2%
Latitude: 28.13401
Longitude: -82.36017
Population: 72,323
Average Family Size: 3.29 people
Average Household Income: $103,918
Male: 50.5%
Female: 49.5%
Median Age: 36.9 years old
Under 10: 14.1%
10 - 19: 12.6%
20s: 13.5%
30s: 15.5%
40s: 15.3%
50s: 13.5%
60s: 8.7%
70s: 4.5%
Over 80: 2.2%
Latitude: 27.98115
Longitude: -82.343
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Longitude: -82.51983
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Longitude: -82.46219
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Longitude: -82.45998
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Longitude: -82.45789
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Longitude: -82.52019
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Longitude: -82.52568
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Longitude: -82.45906
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Longitude: -82.58349
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Longitude: -82.52647
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Longitude: -82.39098
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Longitude: -82.50555
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Longitude: -82.45966
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Longitude: -82.4972