Medical malpractice is a leading cause of death and serious injury in the United States, and it is tragic when it occurs. Doctors and healthcare providers are expected to help, not harm, their patients, and they must be held accountable when they fall short because of negligence or wrongdoing.
At Diaco Law, our team is uniquely qualified to represent those harmed by malpractice because of our educational backgrounds and real-world experience. We’ve not only tried hundreds of malpractice cases and helped negotiate settlements in even more, but members of our legal team even have medical degrees, so we can understand the ins and outs of every case.
If you or someone you love has been harmed by medical malpractice, you need to reach out today to a Temple Terrace personal injury lawyer. You have a limited time to take action, and you need to begin gathering evidence right away to build a strong claim.
Call Diaco Law at (813) 221-7978 to schedule your free consultation to learn more about the ways in which our firm can help you fight for accountability and justice.
Why Should You Turn to Diaco Law to Help in a Medical Malpractice Claim?
Medical malpractice cases can be technically complex because you must show how a medical professional fell short of the professional standard of care. You also must demonstrate that you suffered harm because of the failure, not just because of your underlying medical condition.
Diaco Law is uniquely positioned to help you build strong evidence and present a solid case even in the most challenging of circumstances. That’s because:
- Dr. Dan Diaco is one of the few attorneys in the United States who has both a law degree and a medical degree. This means your legal team includes a true medical professional who understands the reasoning behind the medical decisions.
- Our firm has a long track record of success. We have been representing medical malpractice clients for over 30 years. During this time, we’ve recovered millions of dollars in compensation for those who had been harmed by medical negligence.
- We are committed to supporting you throughout your claim. We don’t just offer top-notch legal advocacy. We understand you’re coping with a difficult time in your life, and we are here and ready to make it easier by communicating with you, understanding your goals, and giving you the confidence of knowing your rights are protected.
- We have litigation and negotiation experience. Whether your case is resolved in settlement negotiations or in court, we have a long track record of success in standing up to malpractice insurers and in convincing juries to award large verdicts.
We also don’t charge legal fees unless we win, so you can count on us to be on your side.
Proving Your Medical Malpractice Claim
To take legal action for medical malpractice, you must show:
- A doctor or care provider had a legal obligation to you
- Your provider’s acts or omissions fell short of what a similarly trained physician exercising reasonable competence would have done in the same circumstances
- You suffered harm as a result of your care provider’s lack of professionalism and negligent care
- You have been damaged and deserve to be compensated for your losses
Some types of malpractice, such as leaving a surgical instrument in a patient or operating on the wrong person, are so clearly negligent that your claim becomes easy to prove. In other situations, however, you may face challenges in showing both how your doctor fell short and in proving their poor care was the cause of your harm and not your underlying illness.
Diaco Law is uniquely qualified to handle even these tough claims because of the medical backgrounds of those on our legal team. We truly understand the obligations doctors have, and we can put together the most compelling possible case when something goes wrong.
What can a Temple Terrace Medical Malpractice Lawyer Do for You?
At Diaco Law, our Temple Terrace medical malpractice lawyers will help you to build a strong claim from day one to maximize your chances of compensation. We can:
- Identify all parties who are to blame. Often, you’ll want to take action not just against the doctor but also against the hospital or clinic where your care provider worked. The facility can be held liable under vicarious liability laws or for its own negligence, and may have more insurance coverage to provide full compensation.
- Build a strong claim. We’ll gather medical records, find experts to testify about what went wrong, and make your claim as solid as possible to maximize your recovery.
- Negotiate a settlement. We are not afraid to stand up to big medical malpractice insurance companies and large local hospitals to make them pay what you deserve and to help you get compensated without the time or stress involved in going to court
- Litigate your case. When a trial is necessary, we have the courtroom experience needed to present a compelling claim and maximize your chances of a win.
These are just some of the many ways in which our firm brings our experience and skill to your case to help you get justice.
When can You Pursue a Medical Malpractice Claim?
Diaco Law can help you to take action whenever a medical care provider fails to live up to their obligations. Some common examples of malpractice claims we handle include:
- Misdiagnosis
- Delayed diagnosis
- Lack of informed consent
- Birth injuries
- Hospital infections
- Anesthesia mistakes
- Wrong-site surgeries and wrong-patient surgeries
- Retained surgical instruments
- Lab test errors
- Radiology errors
- Medication mistakes
These are just some of the many different things that can go wrong. We’ve helped clients take action against pharmacists, doctors, nurses, anesthesiologists, dentists, and other care providers.
We also work with you to determine when a medical caregiver’s employer may be liable for your losses under vicarious liability laws.
Contact a Temple Terrace Medical Malpractice Attorney Today
Diaco Law has a long history of satisfied clients who we have represented in malpractice cases. We do not charge legal fees unless we win your case, and we are ready to start fighting for you today. Give us a call at (813) 221-7978 to schedule your free consultation with a Temple Terrace medical malpractice lawyer today.