Causes of Serious Injuries or Death

There are many instances in which serious injury or death can result from medical negligence. These may include, but are not limited to:

· Errors during surgery
· Failure to diagnose a patient/misdiagnosis of a patient
· Improper administration of anesthesia
· Improper medical procedures used
· Improper medication
· Improperly treated burns
· Inefficient labor and delivery care
· Insufficient medication
· Poor usage instructions for medication

Areas of Medical Negligence

There are many types of medical negligence, such as:

· Birth injuries
· Breast Cancer
· Cerebral Palsy
· HIV
· Meningitis
· Nursing home neglect
· Orthopedics
· Spinal injury
· Still birth

Statute of Limitations

Unfortunately, there is only a limited amount of time for you to file a medical negligence suit. In Florida, you must file suit under three different time limits:

1. Within 2 years of discovering the medical negligence (for minors 8 and over and adults)
2. Within 4 years of the occurrence of the medical negligence (for minors 8 and over and adults)
3. For infants, the limit is the greater of either the date of their 8th birthday or the above two statutes of limitations

If you think you have a case of medical negligence, you need to file suit as soon as possible. Orlando medical negligence attorneys Best & Anderson can help you to do this.