Types of Medical Malpractice Cases in Weston
Standing Up to Medical Negligence for Decades
Rash Mueller represents individuals who have been injured by negligent medical professionals. Whether your condition has deteriorated because of a doctor's failure to diagnose it, experienced catastrophic injuries because of a surgical mishap, or found daily life considerably more difficult due to a lack of proper medical intervention, we can help. You have rights as a patient and we earnestly want to uphold them.
Our Highlighted Practice Areas
- Hospital Malpractice
- Birth Injuries
- Medical Malpractice
- Class Actions & Mass Torts
- Maritime Claims
- Jones Act Claims
- Tractor Trailer Crashes
Why choose our Weston medical malpractice attorney?
- You don't pay us unless we win
- Over 30 years of experience
- Millions of dollars won for clients
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- Named as Super Lawyer in Weston for Medical Malpractice
- Top-rated ethics and legal skill (AV Preeminent® rating)
- We represent claims nationwide
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Injured by Medical Malpractice?
We have over 30 years of experience handling medical malpractice claims of all levels of severity. With our unrivaled insight and keen understanding of medical regulations and law, we can use the varied details of your case to pinpoint why something went wrong. We welcome medical malpractice cases involving:
- Cruise medical malpractice: All cruise ships should have a medical on board to ensure the safety of their passengers. If you experienced an injury on the cruise ship and believe your condition was handled negligently by the ship's medical professional, you may be able to hold them responsible.
- Birth injuries: We trust the lives of our children to medical professionals. If your child was injured in the birthing process because of the negligence of a medical professional, you have options.
- Misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis or failure to diagnose: A misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis or failure to diagnose can mean a world of difference in terms of options and recovery. If your doctor has failed to diagnose you correctly you may have the option to file a claim.
- Brain injuries: If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury after receiving medical care from a medical professional, you may be entitled to compensation.
- Spinal cord injuries: Spinal cord injuries are among some of the most catastrophic injuries a person can suffer. Often these injuries are permanent to some degree and are capable of changing someone’s life forever. If you have been injured learn more about how our firm can help you today.
- Hospital errors & malpractice: If you have developed an illness or suffered an injury at the hands of a hospital error, our firm is ready to help you!
- Amputation: When the consequences of poor medical practice are as severe as an incorrect amputation, the negligent party should be held responsible to the fullest extent possible.
- Anesthesia Errors: While commonplace, administering anesthesia is a dangerous process that must be done correctly. If a medical professional makes a mistake during this process, they can end up seriously harming a patient.
- Prescription Errors: A prescription error can lead to serious injuries. If you or a loved one has suffered due to a prescription error, you may be able to hold the responsible party liable.
- Wrongful Death: Losing a loved one at the hands of someone’s negligent behavior is devastating. If you have lost a loved one, learn about your options and the right to file a wrongful death claim today.
Do I Have a Valid Medical Malpractice Claim?
Doctors are human; they sometimes make mistakes. While some mistakes are relatively minor and cause no real harm, others can be disastrous and result in serious injury or even death to a patient. When a doctor’s error is in such a way that it violates the standard of care owed to their patients, they may be held civilly liable for medical malpractice. In order for negligence to become “actionable,” or have all the necessary elements to warrant a valid legal claim, several elements must exist.
- The doctor, nurse, or other medical professional owed a duty to the patient.
- The duty to the patient was breached.
- The breach of duty caused the patient harm.
The first element addresses whether or not a physician owes a patient a duty of care. Generally speaking, doctors do not owe a duty of care unless a doctor-patient relationship is established. In other words, the patient must show that they came to the doctor for care or the doctor voluntarily came to the patient’s aid. Once a doctor-patient relationship is established, the physician becomes liable for any injury that should result from any negligent or careless actions during their care.
In regards to the second element, a person may not sue for malpractice simply because they are unhappy with the results of their treatment. A doctor must have acted in a manner that they violated the standard of care, such as failing to act reasonably skillful or careful, or in a manner that a competent doctor would have acted in the same situation. Likewise, a patient does not have a case if no real harm was caused as a result of their doctor’s negligence. Examples of real harm include physical pain, mental anguish, additional medical expenses, reduced quality of life, or reduced earning capacity.
Common Causes of Medical Malpractice
Inevitably, in just about every medical malpractice case, the defendant will begin to stop trying to dodge responsibility altogether and instead start offering up reasons as to why the negligence occurred. Make no mistake: there is no reason that they can provide that should be viewed as excusable. Patients go to medical practitioners because they need help for a physical or mental ailment. When something so dire or dangerous is at play, there must be no amount of negligence whatsoever.
Medical malpractice cases and injuries may be sourced to:
- Exhaustion: Nurses and doctors work extremely long shifts, sometimes more than 24 hours in a row. There is a clear issue in management when anyone of any profession needs to work that long. Still, being tired cannot be allowed to cause harm to innocent patients.
- Miscommunication: Everyone in a hospital or care facility is an important part of the overall team. From clerks at the front desk to surgeons in the operating room, clear and concise communication at every step along the way of a patient's care is crucial.
- Prescription errors: Medications and treatments a patient is told to use or follow after they leave the hospital or facility cannot be overlooked and must be prescribed exactly. In some ways, prescription errors are more dangerous than any other form of medical malpractice since the patient is no longer under the direct observation of medical staff.
Understanding the Legal Process for Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice cases can be complex and overwhelming, but our experienced team at Rash Mueller is here to guide you through the legal process. We understand the emotional and financial toll that medical negligence can take on you and your family, and we are committed to fighting for the justice and compensation you deserve.
When you choose us to represent you in a medical malpractice case, you can expect:
- Thorough investigation of your case
- Expert testimony from medical professionals
- Negotiation with insurance companies and healthcare providers
- Aggressive representation in court, if necessary
- Compassionate support and guidance every step of the way
Our goal is to hold medical professionals accountable for their negligence and to secure the compensation you need to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help with your medical malpractice case.
No Recovery, No Fee
At our firm, we only accept legal fees if we are able to recover a monetary settlement for our clients. This means that everything is free until we have won you a settlement for your claims. We advance all costs related to your case so you do not pay us anything up front. If we lose your case, you owe us nothing. This makes our services risk-free and it allows victims to access our high-quality services regardless of their financial situation.
Call (954) 914-7116 for a no-obligation case review with an experienced lawyer.
Hundreds of Millions Won on Behalf of Our Clients
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$14,000,000 Trucking Crash Case
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$19,500,000 Medical Malpractice
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$9,000,000 Maritime Claim
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"I so appreciate their kindness, genuine compassion, & 'got my back' attitude."From the first phone conversation with Lori, to the first time meeting with David and Jeff, all the way through and to the conclusion of my case, I felt as if these people truly cared about what happened to me. They didn’t just see a potential “case”. They were upset with my situation. They wanted to help. Through the years that this whole process takes, I have gotten to know them a bit better, and they have gotten to know me. I now consider them less “my legal team”, and more a part of my extended family, whether they realize it, or like it, or not. I so appreciate their kindness, genuine compassion, and “got my back” attitude. I hope you are never in a situation to need these folks, but if you ever are, I highly recommend talking to them and seeing if it’s a right fit for all.- Joel F.
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"Jeff & David are very compassionate, kind & won't let you down."I never thought that anything would ever happen to me that would lead me to post a review about this law office. Unfortunately, I was wrong and what happened was completely unimaginable so much so that police didn’t believe it at first. I was so confused and lost because it seemed that no one believed me. I googled malpractice in Florida and this was one of the offices that popped up. I called and spoke with Lori, the paralegal, and told her everything she believed me and Jeff and David did too. Due to what happened this wasn’t going to just be a civil lawsuit but a criminal one as well. They were a huge help in working with the police to get items that would prove my criminal case and would lead to felony arrest and jail time. They were there to talk to me all throughout the criminal case. Especially, Lori she truly cared and when I was all alone feeling that I wasn’t strong enough to get through this she was always there with good and caring advice. I was with this law firm for the past 3 years and Jeff and David are very compassionate and kind. From the attorneys to the paralegal they worked very hard and did so much that they have changed my life. If you are looking for an attorney office with experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate staff. I promise they won’t let you down.- Tiffany S.
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"They leave no stone unturned & will make sure you know what to expect and what your rights are."They were great every step of the way, keeping you informed. Also, their assistants and reps are wonderful with keeping you updated and communicating between Jeff and David. They leave no stone unturned and will make sure you know what to expect and what your rights are. I am forever grateful and highly recommend them.- King F.
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"Wonderful team! Great group of people, very attentive to clients."Wonderful team! Great group of people, very attentive to clients, left us with no doubts in our process and stood by us til everything was taken care of. Would definitely recommend to others!!!- Jennica P.
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"e was a godsend to us in a time of extreme duress. If you are looking for an excellent attorney, look no further. 5 STARS!"David Rash is the kindest and most professional lawyer we have ever worked with. He is always timely in his responses to us and incredibly thorough. His experience and intelligence in his dealings makes working with him very easy. He was a godsend to us in a time of extreme duress. If you are looking for an excellent attorney, look no further. 5 STARS!- Mindy A.