Driver Liability In Accidents

Summary

In Florida, a driver may be liable for accident-related injuries if they lead to further complications, such as surgical issues. Floridas comparative fault rule allocates liability based on each partys fault. Jonzelle might be liable for the accident, while Sofia could have a medical malpractice claim for the surgical error. Consulting a personal injury attorney is advisable for both the car accident and medical malpractice claims.

Full Conversation

One afternoon, Jonzelle was running an errand to her local mall when she rear-ended the car in front of her while she was going * miles per hour in a *-mph zone. Sofia Romero was the driver of the other car (that she hit), and she suffered whiplash and her left arm was badly broken. Sofia was taken to the Palms West Hospital where she was treated and then admitted for surgery on her arm. Dr. Garcia informed her that she would lose her left arm unless she consented to an immediate surgery. Sofia agreed to the surgery, the scrub nurse, Nurse Jackie, did not account for all the packing cloths used in the surgery correctly and a * x * inch cotton packing cloth was left stuffed inside Sofia's arm. The cotton packing caused great pain until it was discovered and removed. An additional surgery was required to remove the packing cloth which caused increase pain and expenses for Sofia.
- Jonzelle could be held liable for the initial accident due to potential distracted driving.
- Sofia may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim against the hospital and Nurse Jackie due to the surgical error.
Have you considered consulting with a personal injury attorney for Sofia's car accident and medical malpractice claims?