Orlando Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

As Orlando medical malpractice lawyers, we have developed successful approaches to this complex area of law. Dr. Walter Ward is one of the few lawyers in Florida who is also a medical doctor. As a medical doctor and lawyer he brings unique training and experience to examination of the medical doctors and hospital personnel involved in our clients malpractice.

Whether the medical malpractice case involves a failure to diagnosis cancer or to promptly treat a heart attack, a medical doctor/lawyer has obvious advantages. In addition, our law firm has a board certified civil trial lawyer and a critical care registered nurse on our trial team. From more than 20 years of trial work in medical malpractice cases, we have learned to take on the giants in the Orlando area. Whether the medical malpractice occurred at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida Hospital Orlando or one of the many medical facilities, we understand the many challenging issues involved. Our clients trust us to deal with devastating injury and death caused by careless medical providers.

Sadly, we find that most incidents of medical malpractice could have been easily prevented. Medication errors, operating on the wrong extremity and striking unconscious patients with medical equipment should never happen. Yet, when even the most obvious medical malpractice occurs Orlando Regional Medical Center and Florida Hospital Orlando may deny responsibility. Fortunately, these hospitals can only run for so long. No matter how much power and influence, even these giants will have to answer in court for their medical malpractice.

If a patient undergoes a heart catheterization procedure at Florida Hospital Orlando, is it too much to expect the nurses to stay with the patient when they first get him out of bed? As Orlando medical malpractice lawyers we have seen many incidents where Orlando hospitals have failed to protect their patients when they are getting out of bed. Many patients who have undergone a significant procedure and those who have been confined to bed for an extended period of time should never be left alone when first allowed out of bed.

Most people who seek our help are decent, honest people who never thought about the fact that hospitals are in the business of making money. While many hospitals do many positive things, patient care is not the first priority. Hospital CEOs understand that profit is a priority.

While businesses are created to make money, when it comes to hospitals and other health care facilities, people's lives and safety should be the first priority. Sadly, when staffing is cut to improve profits, it is the patients who suffer. When injury or death occurs these hospitals should take responsibility for the harm done. Unfortunately, that rarely occurs. Hospitals understand that many patients will never realize that medical malpractice has occurred. Obviously, if a patient does not contact an Orlando medical malpractice lawyer when questions about the medical care and injury arise, the Orlando hospital will not be held accountable for its wrongdoing.