Gainesville Hospital Negligence Lawyer
Some personal injury lawyers avoid medical malpractice cases due to their complexity and the challenge presented by a heavy burden of proof. Winning compensation for victims requires proving that there was a violation of the standard of care — which in turn means your lawyer must typically have solid relationships with physicians and other medical experts qualified to evaluate your claim.
Steven Wingo, Attorney at Law, has the knowledge and resources to handle several types of medical malpractice cases. When a case involves multiple defendants or extensive research, he may call upon other lawyers who will work as co-counsel or take the lead. To discuss what happened to you or your family member, please call or e-mail the Wingo firm today.
A Caring, Resourceful Advocate for People Harmed by Medical Mistakes
Among the areas of focus for attorney Wingo and a network of other proven medical malpractice attorneys are:
- Birth injury cases — when negligence in prenatal care or delivery causes severe outcomes including cerebral palsy, other brain damage, brachial plexus injuries, shoulder dystocia or an infant's wrongful death
- Medication errors by physicians, nurses and other professionals in hospitals and other care facilities — including administering an overdose, the wrong medication or multiple medications that cause a dangerous drug interaction
- Pharmacy mistakes with serious outcomes — including an overdose or allergic reaction caused by misreading a prescription, mislabeling medication or other negligence
- Failures to diagnose and treat cancer, heart disease, susceptibility to heart attack, a brain injury, dangerous potassium levels (hypokalemia or hyperkalemia), or other potentially life-threatening conditions
- Surgical mistakes involving procedures such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy or retinal surgery
- Blood transfusion errors
- Contraction of life-threatening infections such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) due to hospital negligence
- Violations of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) — including hospital staff refusals to treat a person who needed emergency medical care
- Other forms of doctor, hospital or emergency room negligence
Statewide Reach and Reputation, yet Personal, Compassionate Service
Clients throughout Marion County, Alachua County, and elsewhere in Central Florida turn to the Wingo law firm. Attorney Wingo also travels to the Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville areas to meet with and advocate for injury victims. To consult an experienced Ocala medical malpractice attorney who will focus on what is best for you, please call or e-mail today.
