Types of Claims We Have Handled
At Roselli & McNelis, our attorneys have decades of experience representing patients and families in a wide range of medical malpractice claims throughout Florida. Our track record reflects both the breadth of our experience and our commitment to achieving justice for those harmed by medical negligence.
The following categories represent the types of medical malpractice claims in which we have successfully represented clients:
- Surgical Errors: Wrong-site surgery, retained surgical instruments, nerve damage, organ perforation, and unnecessary procedures
- Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis: Failure to diagnose cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections, and other serious conditions in a timely manner
- Birth Injuries: Cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, brachial plexus injuries, brain damage, and other injuries caused by negligent obstetric care
- Anesthesia Errors: Overdose, failure to monitor, allergic reactions, intubation injuries, and awareness during surgery
- Emergency Room Negligence: Premature discharge, failure to diagnose life-threatening conditions, and inadequate treatment
- Hospital-Acquired Infections: MRSA, C. difficile, sepsis, and surgical site infections caused by inadequate infection control
Surgical Errors
Surgical errors are among the most devastating forms of medical malpractice. When a surgeon operates on the wrong body part, leaves an instrument inside a patient, or damages healthy tissue during a procedure, the consequences can be life-altering. These errors often require additional surgeries, extended hospitalization, and lengthy rehabilitation.
Our attorneys have represented clients who suffered permanent disability, chronic pain, and significant financial hardship as a result of preventable surgical mistakes. We work with surgical experts to reconstruct what happened in the operating room and demonstrate exactly how the standard of care was violated.
Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis
A delayed or missed diagnosis can be the difference between a treatable condition and a fatal one. When a physician fails to order appropriate tests, misinterprets test results, or dismisses a patient's symptoms, critical time for treatment is lost. Cancer cases are particularly affected, as delays of even a few months can allow the disease to progress to advanced stages where treatment options are far more limited.
We have successfully represented clients whose cancers were not detected during routine screenings, whose heart attacks were misdiagnosed as less serious conditions, and whose infections were allowed to progress to sepsis due to inadequate evaluation. These cases require meticulous review of medical records and expert testimony to establish what a competent physician would have done.
Birth Injuries
Birth injuries caused by medical negligence can affect a child and family for a lifetime. When an obstetrician fails to recognize fetal distress, improperly uses forceps or vacuum extractors, or delays a necessary cesarean section, the infant may suffer brain damage, nerve injuries, or other permanent harm. These cases involve not only the immediate medical costs but also the lifelong care needs of the injured child.
Our attorneys understand the profound impact that birth injuries have on families and fight to secure compensation that accounts for the full scope of the child's future medical, educational, and personal care needs.
Anesthesia Errors, ER Negligence, and Hospital-Acquired Infections
Anesthesia errors can result in brain damage, spinal cord injury, or death. Emergency room negligence can lead to patients being sent home with undiagnosed heart attacks, strokes, or appendicitis. Hospital-acquired infections caused by poor sanitation, inadequate hand hygiene, or improper sterilization of equipment affect hundreds of thousands of patients each year in the United States.
Each of these categories involves unique medical and legal complexities that require experienced attorneys who understand both the medicine and the law. At Roselli & McNelis, we have the knowledge, resources, and determination to take on these challenging cases and pursue full compensation for our clients.
If you or a loved one has been harmed by medical malpractice in any of these areas, contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your case.