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Medical Negligence and Malpractice Attorneys in Central Florida
Patients assume that the doctors, nurses, surgeons, and pharmacists into whose care they have entrusted their health are highly trained, capable, and ethical. While this is most often the case, medical malpractice is alarmingly common, and when medical professionals are remiss or negligent in their duties, patients can suffer severe consequences. If a patient suffers an injury or death that any other reasonable medical professional could have avoided, that patient may have been a victim of medical malpractice.
Medical malpractice can be the result of a number of factors, including caregivers who are under trained, under assisted, or over tired; or simply poor judgment on the part of a medical professional. Regardless of the cause of medical malpractice, negligence on the part of any medical professional is unacceptable, and victims are entitled to compensation for their resulting injuries under the law. The medical malpractice and negligence attorneys at the Melbourne-area firm of Childress & Charpentier in Central Florida can help victims and their families determine whether negligence played a role in their injuries and pursue compensation on their behalf.
Common Types of Medical Malpractice
At the firm of Childress & Charpentier, our medical negligence attorneys have a proven record of success in defending victims and their families in a variety of medical malpractice cases. Listed below are some of the most common forms of medical malpractice that occur.
Birth Injury
While many families anticipate the birth of a child as a joyful event, joy can quickly give way to despair when a fragile infant suffers injury during the birthing process. When medical negligence immediately before, during, or after a child’s birth cause serious injury or trauma, the medical malpractice attorneys at the Melbourne, Central Florida firm of Childress & Charpentier can provide families with aggressive legal representation.
Misdiagnosis or Failure to Diagnose an Illness
The misdiagnosis of a serious medical condition can cause a patient to be subjected to unnecessary medical treatment and defer treatment for his or her true condition. Similarly, when a medical professional fails to properly diagnose an illness, patients can suffer adverse effects as a result of a lack of proper treatment. Misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose are both examples of medical negligence, and victims should contact the medical malpractice attorneys at our Melbourne, Central Florida firm to ensure that their best interests are protected in a court of law.
Nursing Home Abuse
Families place their loved ones in the care of nursing homes and other care facilities with the belief that they will receive the love and medical attention they deserve. Nursing home and elder abuse can be physical, emotional, or financial, and it is an egregious violation of trust that families place in their loved ones’ caregivers. An attorney from Childress & Charpentier can work with families to hold negligent caregivers fully accountable and to ensure their loved ones receive the best possible care.
Contact Our Medical Malpractice Attorneys in the Melbourne Area
When a medical professional fails to meet the proper standard of care, patients suffer the consequences. Medical malpractice and medical negligence are an all-too-common occurrence in the United States, and the attorneys at the Melbourne, Central Florida firm of Childress & Charpentier work tirelessly to hold negligent medical professionals accountable for their actions. While no amount of money can compensate patients for their compromised health and the trust that has been breached, compensation for damages such as pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost wages can help ensure that victims receive proper care for the rest of their lives. If you or someone you love has been the victim of medical malpractice or negligence, contact our attorneys in Central Florida to have your case reviewed.
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Contact our medical malpractice attorneys in Melbourne, serving Central Florida and beyond, to have your case reviewed.
North Brevard
1135 South Washington Avenue
Titusville, Florida 32780
(321) 631-5446
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Central Brevard
1980 Michigan Avenue
Cocoa, Florida 32922
(321) 631-5446
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South Brevard
2285 West Eau Gallie Blvd.
Melbourne, Florida 32935
(866) 920-8657
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