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One of the most important things that can be done if you suspect you have been a victim of medical negligence is to consult an attorney right away. You need to get expert legal advice early on because it is important to start analyzing if you have a claim.
Another mistake in medical malpractice cases is that people wait too long. There is a very short statute of limitations. The statute of limitations to file a medical malpractice claim in Florida is two years. In medical malpractice cases, clients have to do certain things before filing a lawsuit, and if those things aren’t done before the two-year benchmark, then you may not be allowed to bring your lawsuit. Many reputable firms won’t take a case if a certain period of time has passed, meaning once they’re inside of a year or six months, they won’t look at a case.
The other mistakes that can happen in a medical malpractice case is giving a statement to someone who you shouldn’t be talking to in the first place. You have the right to talk to a risk manager or insurance adjuster, but they are trained to gather information that is going to help the hospital, doctor, or nurse that made the mistake, not to help you. You want to talk to a lawyer first and have them advise you before you give any sort of statement.
The additional thing you need to do is that you need to be diligent in following your doctor’s or therapist’s advice. You do not want to miss appointments. If you don’t follow their advice and your injury worsens, it will significantly weaken your claim.
