Delray Beach Medical Malpractice Attorney
Helping Victims of Medical Negligence Receive Just Compensation & Care
If you or a loved one has been seriously harmed due to the negligence of a medical professional or facility in Florida, it is vital that you speak to a local and experienced attorney right away. Filing a medical malpractice claim is a very complicated affair.
Victims are often at a disadvantage thanks to the way the law is stacked against them as well as the predominant and well-developed nature of the healthcare industry. Fortunately, you too can enlist the help of a professional legal advocate and expert witnesses to back up your claim.
At Samuel M. Yaffa P.A. our Delray Beach medical malpractice attorney possesses over two decades of experience successfully representing injured clients in such matters. If you are looking for a compassionate, personable, and skilled medical malpractice lawyer in your area, reach out to our firm today.
Call (561) 786-3056 or contact us online to schedule your free case evaluation with our medical malpractice lawyer.
What Is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical provider causes an injury to a patient.
This includes:
- Hospital
- Doctor
- Other health care professional, through a negligent act or omission
How Do You Prove Medical Malpractice?
Every medical professional has an obligation to their patients to treat them to the best of their ability, known as the “standard of care” or “duty of care.” When this standard is violated and causes harm to a patient, malpractice has occurred.
Personal Injury FAQ
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 561-786-3056 today!
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Do I need to hire a lawyer for a personal injury case?Whether or not you should hire a lawyer depends largely on two factors: the extent of the damages and your personal preference. If you were in a minor accident that resulted in minor injuries and it is clear who is at fault, you can probably handle the claim on your own. If you have suffered serious injuries, the liable party is being uncooperative and denying fault, and/or other factors are making the case more complex than you feel capable of handling on your own, hiring an attorney is likely a good call. However, ultimately the choice is yours. We recommend at least consulting with a lawyer—or even a few—before making your final decision.
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How often do personal injury claims go to court?Not very. Most personal injury claims are settled with negotiations and never see the inside of a courtroom. Only about 5% of personal injury cases in the U.S. make it to trial. However, we always prepare our cases for trial just in case.
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What is the personal injury statute of limitations in Florida?In Florida, the deadline to file a personal injury claim (also known as the statute of limitations) is four (4) years.
Case Results
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Confidential Auto Accident
Secured up to twenty (20) times the policy limits of available coverage to aid the families of the deceased victims and/or the injured survivors.
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Confidential Auto Accident
Confidential settlement fifteen times more than the applicable insurance policy limits.
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Confidential Auto Accident
Confidential seven-figure settlement twenty times more than the applicable uninsured motorist policy limits.
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Confidential Medical Malpractice
Confidential settlement for failure to provide antibiotics to a man admitted with infection.
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Confidential Medical Malpractice
Confidential seven-figure settlement for failure to timely treat pediatric patient with an allergic reaction.
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Millions Nursing Home Negligence
Recovered millions to compensate the victims of nursing home abuse and neglect.
Our Clients Are Like Family
Read What They Say
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Attorney Samuel Yaffa and Lori are extremely competent professionals who treat their clients like family.- V.R.
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I have nothing but great things to say about Sam Yaffa and Lori.- Jessica V.
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Mr. Yaffa and Lori were very professional and kept me informed of anything and everything. They were extremely friendly and really became like "family".- CM
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Both Sam and Lori went above and beyond what you would expect from a law firm.- Robert S.
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Sam made the time. I always felt as if my case was just as important as any other of his cases. I highly recommend them!- DJ D.
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They handled my case with the highest regard to professionalism and due diligence.- Robert P.
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Samuel M. Yaffa is the best attorney ever! I was badly injured in a trip and fall accident and was so fortunate that a friend referred me to Mr. Yaffa. He is a very good lawyer, extremely knowledgeable about our laws, and he handled my case from beginning to end with the utmost professionalism and dedication. Mr. Yaffa’s Paralegal, Lori, has a lovely personality and is also devoted to her job, so between the two of them, I was always kept informed of my case status and completely aware of what was going on with any issues involved. They cared about me and treated me as family. Since I had a lot of difficulty getting around due to injuries from the accident, Mr. Yaffa would always go out of his way to meet with me at my home for consultations, case discussions or to review and go over any paperwork involved. He always had my best interests at heart. Although my case has come to a conclusion, I still keep in touch with Sam and Lori and we will always remain friends.
I will always recommend Samuel M. Yaffa to anyone who needs legal advice or representation!
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We met at the MOST difficult time in my life, and Sam and Lori were always there for me and did more for me than I could ask for.- Nava N.