Uninsured Doctor Liability In A Medical Malpractice Case
Throughout the medical field in Florida, an array of different physicians — including those in general medicine, cosmetic surgery, and even obstetrics — carry no liability insurance. The fact that they do not carry this insurance must be made known to patients, though it may simply be displayed in writing in their medical-office waiting areas. Unfortunately, when done in this manner, the letter, notice, or flyer that is posted may go unnoticed by patients. When patients of uninsured doctors are victims of medical malpractice negligence, it can be devastating at an even higher level due to costs and legalities.
Private practice doctors may not carry liability insurance in an effort to avoid paying for high-cost insurance policies. Instead, they may arrange other ways of paying any potential claims based on the requirements of Florida Statute 458.320, which requires doctors to carry $100,000 in medical malpractice insurance in order to be able to practice medicine. Uninsured doctor liability in a medical malpractice case in which the doctor is found liable generally results in the doctor paying the claim or claims through means other than an insurance company.
When patients of uninsured doctors are victims of medical malpractice negligence, they may have less, or little, recourse for justice and securing fair compensation for medical and other needs both now and in the future. This can result in further devastation for victims and their loved ones, who may be faced with excessive financial difficulties and other negligence-related hardships.
Gathering facts and provable information is necessary in order to prove uninsured doctor liability in a medical malpractice case. Any and all related documentation and supportive information, including medical records, medical correspondence, eyewitness declarations, and expert testimony is useful in building a successful case. Collecting such information in addition to hiring an expert attorney or legal team at the earliest opportunity is also highly beneficial.
Mallard & Sharp, P.A. is dedicated to providing its clients with the path to justice and financial recovery through fair compensation. The firm, along with noted Miami Medical Malpractice Lawyers Vidian Mallard and Bo Sharp, handles a diverse array of cases that involve medical malpractice, birth injuries (mother, child, surrogate), and negligent security in addition to acts of negligence that cause catastrophic injuries or wrongful death. This includes proving uninsured doctor liability in a medical malpractice case that is in fact provable.
For more information or to inquire about expert legal representation for a potential lawsuit based on uninsured doctor liability in a medical malpractice case contact Mallard & Sharp, P.A. at 305-461-4800.