Medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider’s action or lack of action deviates from accepted standards of medical practice, resulting in injury to a patient. A medical professional’s failure to cure an illness or guarantee a positive treatment outcome does not constitute malpractice; rather, malpractice occurs when the healthcare provider fails to exercise the utmost care in prescribing and delivering acceptable standards of treatment.

According to the HealthGrades Patient Safety in American Hospitals Study (April 2007), 1.16 million preventable patient-safety incidents involving Medicare patients occurred in the nation's hospitals from 2003 through 2005, resulting in 247,662 deaths. Keep in mind that these numbers include neither non-Medicare patients nor incidents that occurred in outpatient settings – generally far more numerous (although less severe) than those that take place in hospitals.

When you seek advice or treatment from a healthcare provider, you trust that person to act in your best interest, for your physical and emotional health and safety. But despite the wonders of modern medicine, the realities of today’s healthcare environment – heavy patient loads, demanding schedules, cost-containment intitiatives by health insurance companies – too often lead to mistakes. And whether a patient’s health and safety is compromised because of human error or clear negligence, severe, permanent and life-changing injuries can result.

If you or someone you love has been injured by the action or inaction of a medical professional, you may have a valid claim of medical malpractice – a claim that can serve not only to provide financial compensation for your injuries, but also to hold medical providers and the healthcare system accountable, possibly preventing injury to other patients.

The team of ARONOVITZ JAFFE has a proven track record of fighting successful medical malpractice cases on behalf of clients like you. As in any legal matter, however, time is of the essence. Failure to take prompt action may jeopardize your potential claim. Call (305) 372-2772 or email info@aronovitzlaw.com today to arrange a free consultation with one of our Florida medical malpractice attorneys. We’ll evaluate your case and fight to protect your rights and win compensation for your injuries.