Wrongful Death Lawyers

Orlando, Florida

Wrongful Death Due to Medical Malpractice

Over 225,000 patients die every year due to medical neglect. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, in 2007, medical malpractice cases increased by a whopping 40 percent. Medical malpractice is the leading cause of wrongful death in the United States.

Wrongful death by medical malpractice occurs when a medical provider a nurse, doctor, surgeon, dentist or any other health professional - performs a medical procedure that deviates from the accepted standard of care. Family members can collect damages from medical professionals, medical institutions or corporations responsible for the unexpected death of a patient. In Orlando, Florida, the wrongful death experts at Colling, Gilbert, Wright and Carter will get the compensation you deserve to cover all medical bills, loss of earnings and pain and suffering endured from the untimely death of a loved one.

Wrongful Death Investigation

We work closely with surviving relatives to determine the exact cause of the wrongful death and who is responsible for the medical error. Well ask the following questions:

• Did you doctor order the necessary lab tests?
• Did the medical professional assess biopsy or radiographic tests correctly?
• Was the appropriate medical specialist consulted?
• Were changes in the patients condition closely monitored?
• Were abnormal conditions or injury recognized with your unborn baby?

Take Prompt Action

Its important to contact an experienced attorney immediately if you suspect your loved one died due to the neglect of someone else. There is a statute of limitations that varies from state to state, determined by the date of the injury and the circumstances of the medical malpractice.

Medical Causes of Wrongful Death

Wrongful death can occur from medical neglect, and various misdiagnoses and errors. Medical professionals who have breached the standard of care for the following can be found liable for the unexpected death of a patient:

• Medication mistake
• Surgical error
• Emergency room mistake
• Failure to diagnose
• Misdiagnosis
• Birth injury including: Erbs Palsy and Cerebral Palsy
• Untreated infection
• Nursing home abuse

Wrongful Death Damages

Damages awarded for wrongful death by medical malpractice depend on the relationship to the deceased.

• Parents:
• Loss of companionship
• Potential financial contributions,
• Large hospital bills
• Mental anguish
• Minor child:
• Monies that would have contributed to raising the child
• Mental anguish
• Physical and mental debilitation
• Adult child: inheritance

In Orlando, Florida, if youre suffering the loss of a loved one who died due to medical malpractice, please contact the wrongful death specialists at Colling, Gilbert, Wright and Carter. Well aggressively work to get the compensation you deserve for your injury or loss.