Immediately after representation begins, we start gathering information about your case. All healthcare providers are contacted and all insurance coverage is verified. A medical billing balance log is created. Information gathering may include obtaining witness statements, digital images and governmental reports. Each file is opened with a twenty-eight-point checklist. Information gathering may continue throughout the course of representation.

Medical malpractice or medical negligence cases require additional information to be gathered. Prior to bringing a claim, Florida law requires a physician or other appropriate healthcare provider review the relevant medical records and render a sworn written opinion that negligence occurred. The potential defendant doctor or hospital must be provided a copy of the opinion and allowed 90 days to consider resolution. This aspect of a medical malpractice claim is referred to as the pre-suit process. Medical malpractice claims can be particularly time consuming and costly to pursue.

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