Attorneys, Chalkley and Smith know Florida Medical Malpractice.

Medical malpractice is a negligent or careless act by a doctor, hospital, or other health care provider. It is a breach of the accepted standard of care that is recognized by other providers who are practicing with similar training in the same field of medicine.

Examples of Medical Malpractice include:

• failure to diagnose a condition or to diagnose a condition in time to treat it properly
• failure to treat a condition properly
• failure to monitor or observe the patient
• failure to perform surgery properly
• failure to order necessary tests
• failure to consult with specialists

I have suffered Medical Malpractice in Florida. What happens now?

Florida has very specific steps that must be taken prior to the filing of a lawsuit for medical malpractice. These steps include the following:

• Personal Interview
  We will personally interview you to obtain the facts, nature and extent all losses or damages you or your loved ones have incurred. Be prepared with any relavent documents and identification.
  
   
• Review
  Medical experts will be selected to review the facts and records and to consult with the attorney on the medical issues. This step is mandated by law in the State of Florida.
  
  
• Case Analysis
  We will review the opinions and observations of the medical experts and determine whether or not the facts, records and opinions adequately support the claim for Medical Malpractice.