Louiza Tarassova is a Florida medical malpractice lawyer who represents clients in cases involving surgical errors, hospital negligence, and cosmetic procedure injuries. She works with clients throughout Florida and is committed to helping them pursue accountability and fair compensation.
Medical malpractice laws in Florida are designed to hold healthcare providers accountable and protect patients who have been harmed by negligent medical care. When injuries involve sensitive or personal issues—especially those related to surgery or cosmetic procedures—many clients feel more comfortable working with a female medical malpractice attorney who understands both the legal and personal aspects of their case.
Surgery, whether medically necessary or cosmetic, requires precision, skill, and careful post-operative care. When a surgeon or hospital fails to meet the accepted standard of care, the results can be life-altering.
We represent individuals throughout Florida who have been harmed by surgical errors, hospital negligence, and complications arising from cosmetic procedures. Our goal is to hold negligent providers accountable and help clients recover physically, emotionally, and financially.
A surgical error is a preventable mistake that occurs before, during, or after a procedure due to negligence. While all surgeries carry some risk, errors caused by a failure to follow proper medical standards may form the basis of a medical malpractice claim.
Common surgical errors include:
When these errors occur, patients may suffer serious and permanent injuries that could have been avoided with proper care.
In Florida, the statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit is generally two years from the date of the incident or discovery of the injury. However, there are exceptions for cases involving minors and cases where the injury is not immediately obvious. The time starts running from the date on which the patient knew or had reason to know that his or her injury was caused by medical negligence. An experienced attorney can review your case and determine if you still have time to file a medical malpractice case against a negligent healthcare provider.
Surgical errors can result in severe and lasting harm. These injuries may include:
In many cases, patients require additional medical treatment that could have been avoided if proper care had been provided from the outset.
Florida law has a pre-suit requirement for medical malpractice cases. Before filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Florida, certain pre-suit notice and investigation requirements must be met. One of the prerequisites to filing a medical negligence case is obtaining an affidavit from a medical expert which confirms that there are “reasonable grounds” to believe that medical negligence occurred. Florida law also requires that the patient obtain an expert witness affidavit that corroborates the patient’s claim of negligence against the doctor. The pre-suit process takes at least 90 days to complete. In many circumstances, the parties may come to a settlement agreement before filing a lawsuit. The pre-suit period can be extended by agreement of both parties to try to resolve the case.
A viable medical malpractice case in Florida must meet two prerequisites. First, the doctor or nurse you want to sue must have done something incorrectly. This is also called a breach in the standard of care. Second, the health provider’s mistake must have caused the injury. This is called causation. To file a lawsuit against your provider you must have an objective reason to believe that your injury was caused by medical negligence. Another important factor to consider in determining if you have a medical malpractice case is the severity of your injuries. Medical malpractice cases can be complicated to litigate, the extent of the injury must justify the effort of filing a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Hospitals and surgical centers are responsible for ensuring that their staff meets accepted medical standards. When a surgeon, nurse, or medical provider acts negligently, both the individual provider and the facility may be held accountable.
These cases often involve:
Establishing liability requires a detailed investigation, expert review, and a strong legal strategy.
LOU LAW is proud to represent women and men in cases involving medical malpractice injuries. Our Florida-based woman lawyer, Louiza Tarassova, has obtained many successful recoveries for clients in medical malpractice cases from all over the state including Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa, Miami, Boca Raton, Sarasota, and Naples, Florida.
If you have been injured due to a surgical error or cosmetic procedure negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for:
Each case is unique, and the value depends on the severity of the injury and its long-term impact.