Who can be sued in a Florida medical malpractice case?

A: A medical malpractice suit can be filed against any health care provider. The term "health care provider" refers to individuals - such as doctors and nurses, and to entities - such as hospitals or skilled nursing facilities.

Here is a partial list of healthcare providers who may be held liable for medical malpractice in Florida:

• Physicians
• Surgeons
• Anesthesiologists
• Nurses
• Nurse's aids
• Midwives
• Birth coaches
• Lactation consultants
• Radiologists
• Technicians
• Lab workers
• Physical therapists
• Emergency medical technicians
• Psychologists
• Pharmacists
• Dentists
• Chiropractors
• Optometrists
• Hospital administrators
• Hospitals
• Nursing homes
• Clinics
• Pharmaceutical companies

Do you have questions about a Florida medical malpractice claim? Contact West Palm Beach medical malpractice lawyer Craig Goldenfarb at 800-GOLD-LAW.