Medical malpractice can involve the negligence of chiropractors, clinics, dentists, doctors, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), hospitals, nurses, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, physicians, physician's assistants and other health care providers in their care and treatment of a patient. The damages resulting from such negligence may be minor or severe, even resulting in a wrongful death.

The Miami area medical malpractice and personal injury law firm of Patino & Associates has represented a number of clients in their claims against doctors and health care providers. We start by conducting an in-depth investigation to uncover the facts of the case.

Frequent causes of medical malpractice claims include but are not limited to:

• Anesthesia complications
• Birth injuries
• Diagnosis errors (failure to diagnose, delays, or wrong diagnosis)
• Failure to exercise ordinary care in making health treatment decisions
• Failure to match blood type
• Falls due to unsafe hospital or medical facility conditions
• Inadequate follow up
• Lack of appropriate safeguards
• Medical record keeping errors
• Medication errors
• Oxygen deprivation
• Surgical complications
• Violation of the patient’s advance directive

We work hard on the patient’s behalf to document the four primary elements that must be demonstrated in a medical malpractice case:

• Confirm that the patient was under the care of the defending health care provider
• Validate the existence of negligence
• Prove that the negligence caused the patient’s injury or death
• Determine the amount of monetary compensation owed

Patino & Associates thoroughly researches the parties at fault. Our focus is on seeking reimbursement for the patient who is harmed. Financial compensation can take the form of economic awards, such as reimbursement for lost wages and medical expenses, non-economic awards for pain and suffering, or even punitive damages meant to punish the defendant for inappropriate care.

Medical malpractice is a highly technical legal area that requires coordinated efforts between lawyers and doctors in various specialties. We work with independent doctors who serve as experts to review and interpret medical records for the purpose of identifying the cause of the undesired outcome.

Contact the personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers of Patino & Associates at 305-443-6163 to schedule a free consultation. If we accept your case, all work is done on a contingency basis, meaning that you pay no attorney fees or expenses unless the case is resolved in your favor.

We Accept Attorney Referrals

There is no greater compliment than a referral from a fellow attorney. Your confidence in our expertise will be honored with the best possible representation in the case.

Patino & Associates offers attorney referral programs consistent with the Florida Bar regulations. Call our office at 305-443-6163 or complete our attorney referral form for more information.