- Diagnosis Errors - Medication Errors - Prescription Errors - Negligence in Medical    Procedures

A recent U.S. Healthcare Industry Survey estimated that between 44,000 and 98,000 patients die each year as a result of medical errors.

Of that number, 7,000 patients died as a result of prescription errors or drug dispensing errors. Approximately 3% of all hospital patients are victims of medical mistakes.

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor or other health care provider fails to provide level of care, skill and treatment which is recognized as acceptable and appropriate by reasonably prudent similar healthcare providers under similar circumstances.  Doctors,  surgeons, chiropractors, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and hospitals may be held responsible for personal injuries involving medical negligence.

If you or a loved one have been injured due to the actions of a doctor, hospital or other health care provider, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. 

Don't delay! Florida law has very specific limitations on the time frame to file a case.  Please contact John Guyton if you have any questions.

To see information about a particular health care provider in the State of Florida, click here:  http://www.doh.state.fl.us/MQA/profiling/index.html

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