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Medical Malpractice Lawyer
40+ years of Personal Injury Experience
Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist
If you are or someone you know has been the victim of medical malpractice it is very important to immediately consult with an injury lawyer that has over 40+ years of experience in medical malpractice cases. Hospitals are experienced in investigating and analyzing medical malpractice claims and are looking out for their best interests, not yours. Many medical malpractice lawsuits involve complexities that only experienced injury lawyers are best equipped to handle. Alan Sackrin is a reputable Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and an experienced malpractice lawyer that works hard to protect the rights and best interest of his clients.
Alan brings a high-level of skill and representation in medical malpractice cases and strives to obtain the compensation for your damages (i.e. lost wages, pain and suffering, medical bills (past and future), mental anguish, loss of the enjoyment of life, etc.). He will vigorously pursue your rights including taking the matter to trial and appeal, if necessary. He offers a free and informative case evaluation, so call him at 954-458-8655 to speak with him about your case. You may also e-mail through this website to schedule an appointment to discuss your medical malpractice matter with him.
Key Concerns About Medical Malpractice Claims
Here is a sample of the key concerns that visitors and clients have had about their medical malpractice claims against doctors and other medical professionals. This information comes directly from the large number of emails, online chats, and calls we’ve had with clients and visitors over the years.
Medical Procedures and Health Care Failures
1. Misdiagnosis and Delayed Treatment
- Failure to Recognize Symptoms:
- Numerous cases involved medical professionals failing to identify significant health conditions (e.g., infections, cellulitis, and cancers) in a timely manner.
- Symptoms being dismissed or improperly addressed, leading to life-threatening complications like sepsis, organ failure, or advanced stages of disease.
- Incorrect Medications:
- A frequent issue included being prescribed medications that were either unnecessary or harmful, which worsened existing conditions (e.g., kidney failures, severe allergic reactions, or cascading health issues).
- Failure to Recognize Symptoms:
2. Surgical and Procedural Errors
- Wrong-Site Surgeries:
- Errors such as operating on incorrect body parts or removing the wrong lymph nodes during cancer treatment.
- Post-Surgical Negligence:
- Recurring issues involved surgeons improperly closing surgical sites or failing to prevent or address infections, resulting in additional surgeries, chronic pain, and long-term damage.
- Unnecessary or Poorly Performed Procedures:
- Cases involved unqualified or overly optimistic use of technologies and techniques, leading to complications, poor outcomes, and permanent damage.
- Wrong-Site Surgeries:
3. Communication Failures
- Diagnostic Oversights:
- Many people describe healthcare providers ignoring lab results, refusing further testing, or misinterpreting diagnostic imaging.
- This often resulted in worsened conditions (e.g., untreated infections, MRSA, or cancer diagnoses at advanced stages).
- Failure to Inform and Advise Patients:
- Patients frequently mention healthcare providers failing to disclose risks, ignoring prior medical histories, or bypassing necessary consultations.
- Hospital Protocol Failures:
- Issues with under-staffing, delayed emergency care, and inadequate post-operative monitoring exacerbated patient conditions.
- Diagnostic Oversights:
4. Health Consequences
- Permanent Disability or Chronic Issues:
- Many visitors experienced chronic pain, loss of function, disfigurement, and reduced quality of life following errors.
- Life-Altering Effects:
- Emotional distress and financial strain due to prolonged recovery, inability to work, and ongoing medical care needs resulting from the malpractice.
- Repeated Surgeries:
- A common issue for patients was the need for multiple corrective surgeries due to initial errors or infections.
- Permanent Disability or Chronic Issues:
5. Hospital-Acquired Conditions
- Infections:
- A significant number of cases involve the contraction of infections—such as MRSA or sepsis—while hospitalized, due to non-sterile conditions or neglect of proper follow-up care. Read: What Are A Patient’s Rights Relating To Hospital Infections?
- Infections:
Consequences of Insufficient Patient Care and Delayed Treatment
- Insufficient Patient Treatment:
- Callers frequently described being dismissed, whether due to busy facilities or underestimations of the severity of symptoms.
- A significant issue included medical negligence stemming from insufficient notes and communication during patient handovers.
- Broad Repercussions of Errors:
- Surgical neglect often resulted not just in physical consequences but also significant mental health issues.
- Impact of Delayed Care:
- Clients and visitors repeatedly stressed frustration over delays in receiving diagnoses or corrective treatment, often exacerbating their medical conditions.
Legal Issues Related to Negligent Medical Care
- Options for Seeking Justice:
- Many patients were unsure about their legal options for seeking justice.
- Compensation – Recoverable Damages:
- For life-altering consequences like permanent disability or chronic illness, patients sought legal advice on receiving compensation to cover medical bills, future care, loss of the enjoyment of life, pain and suffering, loss of income and other economic and non-economic damages.
- Proving a Claim:
- Callers frequently mentioned the difficulty of proving negligence and sought advice on how to prove a medical malpractice claim.
Read: How do you know if you have a case for medical malpractice?
What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice is a doctor’s failure to exercise the degree of care and skill that a physician or surgeon of the same medical specialty would use under similar circumstances, which oftentimes leads to serious life-altering injuries and even death. The Institute of Medicine found that between 44,000 and 98,000 people die in hospitals annually each year due to preventable medical errors.
Medical malpractice law is complex and therefore it is important to engage an experienced malpractice lawyer who understands the complex issues that apply. Medical malpractice claims involve a thorough analysis of medical records and tests.
What sets Alan apart from other medical malpractice lawyers, are his trial skills, experience, and his understanding of the medicine and the maze of special pre-lawsuit requirements that apply to medical malpractice cases.
19 Types of Medical Malpractice in Florida
There are many acts of negligence that would be classified as medical malpractice. Alan Sackrin has over 40+ years of experience representing victims of all types of catastrophic medical malpractice, such as:
- Failure to Diagnose or Treat a Condition
- Misdiagnosis or Improperly Treat a Condition
- Birth Injuries
- Delayed Diagnosis (Failure to timely treat a condition)
- Hospital Infections – including Sepsis
- Liposuction Errors
- Gallbladder Surgery Errors
- Laparoscopic Malpractice
- Gastric Bypass Errors
- Endoscopy Errors
- Nursing Medication Errors
- Surgical Error (cuts, bowel perforations or punctures)
- Medication Error (Pharmacist)
- Emergency Room Error
- Adverse Drug Reactions
- Anesthesia Error
- Cosmetic Surgery & Plastic Surgery Errors
- Dental Malpractice (only broken jaws & severe nerve damage)
- Failure to order necessary tests
For those who are interested in learning more about medical malpractice, Alan prepared a list of 10 Facts About Medical Malpractice that provides some eye-opening information.
Also See: Complaint For Medical Malpractice Related to The Negligent Performance of a Surgical Procedure
Alan handles medical malpractice lawsuits for injuries occurring at Memorial Regional Hospital and Aventura Hospital and other medical facilities located in Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Weston, Davie, North Miami Beach, Dania Beach and all other cities in Dade and Broward County and throughout Florida since 1982.
Why Alan Sackrin?
For 40+ years, Alan has helped people just like you get the legal representation they need, regardless of race or income. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist that has earned the respect of his peers because of his professional expertise earned from his countless time in the courtroom. Alan has helped people throughout Florida get the legal support they need to move successfully through our court system. Every year since 1982, he has helped people with their injury cases. He provides unfettered access to himself and his veteran support staff to help answer your questions and he provides a free case evaluation and you only pay him if you are successful in your claim.
Get A Free Case Evaluation By An Experienced Medical Malpractice Lawyer – Call (954) 458-8655
Contact Alan Sackrin to find out how he can help you. You can contact him by phone at 954-458-8655 or by e-mail through this website to schedule an appointment and learn more about your rights from a Florida personal injury lawyer. He offers a free initial consultation.
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