When a healthcare provider’s negligence causes harm, Rico Lively is here to stand by your side. Whether it’s a misdiagnosis or a surgical mistake, Rico focuses on holding negligent providers accountable and helping you recover from the financial burdens of medical bills, lost wages, and the impact this has had on your life.
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Medical malpractice happens when a healthcare provider’s failure to meet the standard of care results in injury or harm to a patient. This can include misdiagnosis, surgical errors, or improper treatment that leads to devastating consequences.
Negligence in diagnosing or delaying treatment can cause serious harm.
Mistakes such as operating on the wrong site or leaving surgical tools inside the patient can result in severe complications.
Incorrect prescriptions or unrecognized drug interactions can lead to life-changing injuries.
Medical negligence during childbirth can cause lifelong harm to both mother and child.
Inadequate staffing, unsafe conditions, or failure to follow proper protocols can lead to significant harm.
Medical malpractice can affect every aspect of your life, including:
You may require additional surgeries, therapies, or treatments to recover from the negligence.
Serious injuries may prevent you from working, causing a loss of income and future earning potential.
Medical malpractice can cause immense physical pain and emotional trauma, impacting your overall quality of life.
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Rico takes a detailed, client-focused approach to every medical malpractice case.
Rico starts by examining medical records and consulting with experts to analyze what went wrong and build a strong foundation for your claim.
Rico works to demonstrate how the healthcare provider’s actions or inactions failed to meet the accepted standard of care, directly leading to your injuries.
Rico fights for full compensation, including medical expenses, lost wages, and damages for pain and suffering, ensuring you are compensated for the long-term impact of your injuries.
Rico guides clients through challenging medical malpractice cases, helping them secure compensation for the serious injuries they’ve suffered due to negligence.
Rico carefully investigates your case, gathering key evidence to build a strong claim while focusing on the details that matter most.
Whether negotiating a settlement or taking the case to court, Rico is committed to fighting for your justice.
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Medical malpractice can have life-altering consequences, but you don’t have to face it alone. Call Rico to hold negligent healthcare providers accountable and secure the compensation you need to move forward.
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561-801-8966 Medical malpractice happens when a healthcare provider’s negligence causes injury or harm. This can include misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, or failure to provide adequate care that meets the accepted standard in the medical community.
In Florida, you typically have two years from when the malpractice was discovered (or should have been discovered) to file a claim. Acting quickly is important to protect your legal rights, as missing the deadline could prevent you from recovering compensation.
Before filing a lawsuit, Florida law requires a pre-suit process that includes a detailed investigation. You must notify the healthcare provider of your intent to sue and provide an affidavit from a medical expert who will confirm that the standard of care was violated. Rico will help locate an expert who supports your claim, and this affidavit is the first step toward building your case and potentially settling before trial.
In Florida, the pre-suit process generally takes 90 days from the time the notice of intent to sue is sent to the healthcare provider. During this period, both sides investigate the claim, and the healthcare provider may offer a settlement or suggest arbitration. If the case isn’t resolved during the pre-suit process, it can proceed to court.
Arbitration is a voluntary process where both sides agree to resolve the case outside of court. If you agree to binding arbitration, your non-economic damages (like pain and suffering) will be capped at $250,000. However, if the case goes to trial and arbitration is rejected, non-economic damages may be capped at $350,000. Arbitration is designed to speed up the resolution process and reduce legal costs, but it may limit the compensation you receive.
If you reject arbitration, your non-economic damages at trial may be capped at $350,000. However, if the healthcare provider rejects arbitration, you may be able to recover more, including additional damages like prejudgment interest and attorney’s fees.
You may recover economic damages such as medical bills, lost wages, and loss of earning capacity. Non-economic damages, like pain and suffering, are capped at $250,000 in arbitration and $350,000 at trial if arbitration is rejected.
Yes, an affidavit from a medical expert is required under Florida law to verify that the healthcare provider’s actions did not meet the standard of care. Rico will work to locate an expert who supports your claim, and this affidavit is the first step in moving your case forward.
Medical malpractice cases can take several months to a few years, depending on the complexity of the case and whether it goes to trial. Rico will be with you every step of the way, working to resolve your case efficiently while fighting for the best outcome.
Schedule a consultation If you have suffered a catastrophic injury due to someone else’s negligence, Rico Lively is here to help. With his deep expertise, proven success, and client-centered approach, Rico will fight to secure the justice and compensation you deserve.