Tampa-St. Petersburg Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Providing Help for Victims of Prescription Medication Errors
It is important to understand that medical malpractice law is not an attack on the medical profession. At the law offices of Morgenstern & Herd, P.A., we in fact consider ourselves partners of the medical profession. We believe that we help articulate and enforce well-established standards of health care through our patient advocacy work.
We stand in support of standards of care by representing patients who have been injured as a result of negligence in health care settings such as surgery and obstetrics (birthing).
Attorney Betsey T. Herd's first career was in the medical arena. She earned a masters degree in cardiology physiology, served as a clinical manager for one of the largest hospital systems in the country and helped to manage outpatient/inpatient rehabilitation programs nationwide with Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Centers. Later she launched her legal career with 15 years handling defense in medical malpractice.
This rich background provides a broad knowledge base, strengthening the law firm's medical malpractice focus including the following:
- Prescription Medication Errors
- Heart Attacks
- Birth Injuries
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Coumadin-Related Problems
- NEC
We Uphold Medical Standards of Care
In the world of health care, we entrust our well-being to doctors, nurses, hospitals and therapists — believing that they will follow accepted standards of care and treatment. When medical mistakes are identified as the causes of serious injuries, illnesses and premature death of patients, medical malpractice claims are a vehicle by which the victim and/or the family can be compensated. Doctor errors include failure to diagnose. Hospital staff are sometimes involved as well, through failure to monitor. Medical mistakes often have serious consequences demanding remedies such as the following:
- Need for additional surgery and medical treatment, resulting in bills to pay
- Additional time away from work, requiring income replacement
- Unexpected funeral and burial costs when a family member dies in a health care setting, along with loss of the deceased person's previous contributions to family life, both financial and otherwise.
Medical malpractice lawsuits are complex legal actions best handled by an attorney who is familiar with medical terminology, standards of care and protocols. Attorney Betsey T. Herd offers clients of Morgenstern & Herd, P.A., the benefits of her knowledge and experience in the health care management field along with her years of experience as a medical malpractice lawyer.
To schedule a consultation regarding any potential medical malpractice matter in Florida, contact the law offices of Morgenstern & Herd, P.A.
