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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Both Sam and Lori went above and beyond what you would expect from a law firm.- Robert S.
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I highly recommend Attorney, Sam Yaffa, and his paralegal, Lori Ostrowski. They are professional, compassionate and meticulous, which immediately put me at ease.
Sam and Lori handled two automobile accident cases for me with care and precision. Sam guided me through the process, explaining in detail the course of action, always keeping my level of comfort in mind. He is extremely kind and always available to answer questions. Lori kept me in the loop and provided necessary feedback in a timely, efficient manner. They are warm and friendly, and offer a brilliant level of confidence. They are an excellent team. They go above and beyond expectation and resolved my cases skillfully and timely – and for that I am very thankful.
They are good people. I would be pleased to refer them to a friend or family member if needed, because they can be trusted.
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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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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.
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I have nothing but great things to say about Sam Yaffa and Lori.- Jessica V.
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My family and I immediately felt comfortable with both office staff and Sam- always dealing with us very professionally and compassionately.- Merri S.
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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