Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice Lawyer Fort Lauderdale

The United States has strict laws regarding cosmetic procedures. If a cosmetic surgeon fails to comply with those laws, they put their patients in danger. Unfortunately, this happens more frequently than you might imagine. In a span of eight years, five cosmetic surgery patients died at a Lauderhill cosmetic surgery facility. Fort Lauderdale and nearby areas are a destination for those who want plastic surgery, but the area is also saturated with doctors who cut corners to offer more affordable medical procedures. If you find yourself a victim of a botched procedure, you should contact a cosmetic surgery malpractice lawyer in Fort Lauderdale. Friedland & Associates can seek compensation for your suffering. 

Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice FAQ

There are a few things you should know about cosmetic surgery malpractice. This FAQ can prepare you for filing a lawsuit against a negligent or fraudulent doctor.

What are the Requirements for a Malpractice Lawsuit?

For you to have a malpractice lawsuit against your doctor, your case needs to meet a few basic requirements. First, there must have been some type of error made during the procedure. The doctor needed to breach the standard of medical care during the treatment. Additionally, that breach must have caused the patient harm.  For you to have a case, you must be able to show that the surgeon acted differently than any other surgeon would have acted. To do so, you may need an expert in the field to testify that there was cosmetic procedure negligence.  It can be difficult to show that the surgeon caused you harm. This is because all surgical procedures come with a risk. Even the best of doctors can get a bad outcome. Most people go into the surgery well aware of the risks. However, the harm may have been avoidable. You may need to prove that nerve damage, an infection, or scarring was preventable. 

Do You Need to Go to Court?

If you file a lawsuit against the doctor or medical facility, you may not be required to go to trial. This is because the majority of malpractice claims are resolved with settlements. A botched surgery is bad for business. If your claim makes it to trial, the medical facility will suffer. People will hear about the dispute and think twice before getting plastic surgery at the establishment. Therefore, it’s in the facility’s best interest to settle out of court.  Usually, the settlement process is straightforward. You and your attorney ask for a certain amount of money in damages. The other party might counter the offer with a lower one. After going back and forth, you come up with a settlement. If there is no settlement, you will need to go to trial. Your lawyer can explain more about the trial process and what you should expect.

Why Choose Our Personal Injury Lawyer 

There are many personal injury law firms in South Florida. However, only a handful of them have experience with cosmetic surgery malpractice claims. Our firm has spent years working with victims of cosmetic surgery malpractice. We know how to get a favorable outcome and will work hard to fight for fair compensation. If you want to take a step in the right direction, contact us today.