Legal Support for Patients in Physician Assistant Errors Cases
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Our Physician Assistant’s Errors Lawyers are well-versed in the intricate characteristics of medical malpractice cases involving physician assistants and understand the complexity of such claims. We have the experience and expertise to understand the laws governing these situations, ensuring you receive the maximum compensation possible.
We recognize that the consequences of physician assistant errors can be devastating, physically and emotionally, and we approach each case with unwavering determination. Put your trust in People for Law, as we have a proven track record of successfully representing clients and fighting tirelessly on their behalf. Enlist our services today and allow us to restore your faith in justice!
What Should I Do If I Suspect Medical Malpractice From Pa’s Error?
Physician assistants (PAs) are medical professionals who can provide healthcare services under a doctor’s supervision. However, they can make mistakes, and if a patient is injured due to a PA’s error, they can file a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Physician assistant errors that can lead to medical malpractice claims include medication, diagnosis, treatment, communication, infection control, and documentation errors. These blunders can result in serious injuries or harm, financial hardship, emotional distress, and a loss of quality of life for patients.
If you suspect that you have been injured due to a physician assistant’s error, consult with a medical malpractice attorney to evaluate your case and determine if you have a valid claim. If a patient suffers an injury due to a physician assistant’s error, they may be able to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. To be successful, the patient must these legal elements:
Breach of duty: The PA breached their duty of care by failing to act as a reasonably prudent PA would have acted under the same or similar circumstances.
Causation: The PA’s breach of duty caused the patient’s injury.
Damages: The patient suffered damages as a result of the PA’s error.
Can I Sue If I Suspect A Physician Assistant’s Error?
In Florida, you can sue for a physician assistant error, but certain legal requirements must be met for success.
The statute of limitations for medical malpractice lawsuits in Florida are four years from the date of the injury or discovery of the injury.
To win a medical malpractice lawsuit, you must prove that the physician assistant’s negligence caused your injury, demonstrating they didn’t act reasonably under similar circumstances. You also must show your injury was caused solely by the physician assistant’s negligence. The compensation amount varies depending on the severity of your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, pain, and suffering, and may include emotional distress and loss of consortium.
Here are some of the types of compensation that you may be able to recover in a Physician Assistant’s Errors Lawsuit:
Medical expenses: This includes the cost of past and future medical care, such as hospital bills, doctor’s fees, and prescription drugs.
Lost wages: This includes the amount of money you have lost due to your inability to work.
Pain and suffering: This is a non-economic loss that covers the physical and emotional pain and suffering that you have experienced as a result of the injury.
Emotional distress: This is a non-economic loss that covers the emotional pain and suffering that you have experienced as a result of the injury, such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Loss of consortium: This is a non-economic loss that covers the loss of companionship and intimacy that you have experienced as a result of the injury.
It is important to note that the amount of compensation you can recover will vary depending on the specific facts of your case. If you have been injured due to a physician assistant error, speak without delay with an experienced medical malpractice attorney to discuss your legal options.