Fort Lauderdale Medical Malpractice Attorney

The National Academy of Sciences estimates that approximately 98,000 Americans die from "medical mistakes" each year. While this should not detract from our respect for the achievement of modern medicine and the level of dedication and service of those who choose to enter the profession, it is food for thought, and surprising to most.

"Medical malpractice" is a legal term, a type of negligence involving a medical treatment provider. When a patient is injured in the course of or as a result of medical treatment, that treatment provider may be liable for the damages inflicted.

The determination of liability is based on any discerable divergence from the "standard of care" - the reasonable level of treatment that can be expected within the circumstances of the particular situation. Would a reasonably competent medical professional, working within the same circumstances as the defendant, have provided care similarly or not?

If you or a loved one is in need of legal assistance, call Fenster & Cohen, P.A. (954) 845-8989, (561) 737-7789 or (877) 845-8989 or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.