Personal Injury Video FAQs

• A year ago I was hurt in an accident, but I now need surgery and the insurance company has closed their file. Can I sue?
• Are medical malpractice awards subject to a cap on damages?
• Are nursing home cases considered malpractice?
• Are punitive damages available in Florida medical malpractice cases?
• Are there any benefits to bringing a malpractice case?
• Are witnesses important in Florida brain injury cases?
• Can a medical malpractice case be re-opened after it settled if new side effects are discovered?
• Can any attorney effectively review and handle a medical malpractice claim?
• Can any attorney handle a Florida brain injury case?
• Can anything be recovered if medical malpractice causes the patient to die?
• Can I file a medical malpractice lawsuit against someone other than a doctor?
• Can I re-open my injury case after I have settled?
• Can I receive damages for pain and suffering in a Florida medical malpractice case?
• Can I represent myself in a medical malpractice case?
• Can I sue a chiropractor for medical malpractice?
• Can I sue for medical malpractice if a family member dies as a result of the malpractice?
• Can I sue in a medical malpractice case for what might have happened?
• Can I sue my doctor for birth defects?
• Do all doctors have malpractice insurance?
• Do I have a malpractice case worth pursuing?
• Do I have to pay my insurance company back out of a recovery for medical malpractice?
• Do I have to pay taxes on a settlement for my injuries in a medical malpractice case?
• Do most medical malpractice cases result in a verdict in favor of the patient?
• Does a bad outcome from a doctor mean that medical malpractice has occurred?
• Have I waived my rights to sue for medical malpractice because I signed a waiver or consent form?
• How can I afford to hire an attorney to represent me in a medical malpractice case?
• How difficult will it be to win my Florida medical malpractice case?
• How do I choose a medical malpractice lawyer?
• How do I get my medical records to support my medical malpractice case?
• How many deaths are due to malpractice?
• How will my case be affected if my doctor has already been sued for medical malpractice?
• If I use sick leave or vacation for work days missed due to my injury, can I sue for that loss?
• Is a misdiagnosis considered medical malpractice?
• Is the time limit for filing a medical malpractice case different if the patient dies?
• Is there anything I can do other than sue my doctor if I was a victim of medical malpractice?
• What are medical errors?
• What are the causes of brain injury?
• What are the main causes of malpractice?
• What are the statistics of medical malpractice lawsuits filed?
• What can I recover if I win my Florida medical malpractice case?
• What do I need to bring to the initial consultation with my attorney in my Florida medical malpractice case?
• What do I need to do to file a Florida medical malpractice case?
• What do I need to prove to win my Florida medical malpractice case?
• What if I am told I do not have a good medical malpractice case?
• What if my doctor does not have insurance?
• What is a certificate of merit?
• What is a damages cap?
• What is a deposition?
• What is a mediation?
• What is the first step in pursuing a medical malpractice claim?
• What is the standard of care in a medical malpractice case?
• What is tolling in a medical malpractice case?
• What percentage of doctors are sued for medical malpractice?
• What role do expert witnesses play in medical malpractice cases?
• What should I do if I am not happy with my attorney in my Florida medical malpractice case?
• What will the defendant argue against me in my Florida medical malpractice case?
• Where can my Florida medical malpractice case be filed?
• Who represents the defendant doctor?
• Why do many attorneys turn down medical malpractice cases?
• Why do medical malpractice cases take longer than other personal injury cases?
• Why don’t insurance companies settle quickly?
• Why is it hard to find a lawyer for a medical malpractice case, even when the doctor or hospital were clearly at-fault?
• Why should I hire a Nurse Attorney for my Florida medical malpractice case?
• Will I have to go to court for my Florida medical malpractice case?
• Will I have to pay anything out-of-pocket in my Florida medical malpractice case?
• Will the medical records prove malpractice?