When should you Call A Doc First? It's simple if you have been a victim of any of the personal injuries below, we want to help you navigate through the process to get you though the red tape that protects and compensates you for your injury. Call A Doc First cares about your situation and our team is experienced to eliminate the stress and confusion while giving you the power you need to rebuild.
Since 2009, Call A Doc First has been aiding victims of motor vehicle, slip and fall, work-related, and recreational accidents seeking medical, chiropractic and therapeutic care and legal advice by referring them to doctors and other health care professionals, scheduling appointments, and referring victims seeking legal advice to local attorneys.
Slip & Fall
Slip and fall or trip and fall accidents happen every day and they are especially troublesome because they can happen anywhere to anyone. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, falls account for over 8 million (23%) hospital emergency room visits, making falls the leading cause of ER visits. Just slip and falls account for over 1 million of those visits. A wet floor or a loose mat in a hotel, bar, grocery store, or shopping mall causes you to fall, and all of a sudden you’re injured, and your life and that of your family are forever changed.
Vehicle Accidents
A car accident can change your life. According to the NTHSB in Florida, there is a reportable auto accident every 92 seconds. Another driver is careless on the road, and suddenly you are overwhelmed with hospital and doctor visits.
Medical bills pile up, your car needs to be fixed, and you are missing work. You may even be faced with permanent and serious injury, or have to say goodbye to a loved one. All the while, the insurance adjuster is trying to settle your claim as cheaply as possible.
You do not have to face this all alone, Call A Doc First is here for you so you can focus on what matters—healing and putting your life back together.
Dog Bites
According to the Center for Disease Control, there are around 4.5 million dog bites per year in the United States. Roughly 1 in 5 of these requires medical attention and most dog bites are done by dogs who have not been spayed or neutered.
Insurance Information Institute reports more than $850 million in dog bite claims were paid out in 2020. If You Are Bitten by a Dog, Here Are Some Helpful Steps to Take:
Obtain the dog owner’s contact information, including homeowner's insurance or renter's insurance, proof of rabies vaccination, seek medical attention to treat the wound and document the incident.
Finally, collect the contact information of witnesses, and whoever had custody of the dog during the incident. Photograph the wound and the setting where it took place. Report the incident to the police and/or your local animal control agency and if there are no "Beware of Dog" signs, photograph this as well.
Malpractice
Malpractice occurs when a healthcare worker, doctor, or surgeon makes a mistake that injures a patient. A malpractice case will require three specific factors: Negligence, The doctor was negligent and his actions fell below the standard of care set forth in Florida Statute 766.102, Injury, the negligence caused a death or injury and Damages, the injury led to specific economic or non-economic damages.
Some examples of potential medical malpractice claims are:
- Amputation
- Anesthesia Errors
- Childbirth Injuries
- Delay or Failure To Diagnose
- Dental malpractice
- Emergency Room Errors
- Failure to Sanitize Equipment
- Hospital Malpractice
- Medication Errors
- Misdiagnosis
- Negligent Prenatal Care
- Nerve Damage
- Retained Surgical Equipment
- Spinal Cord Injuries/Paralysis
- Surgical Mistakes
- Unnecessary Surgery
- Wrongful Death
- Wrong Site/Side Injuries
Premise Liability
Have you been injured on someone else's property? Is so you may have a premise liability case and Call A Doc can help you! Premises liability is a legal concept that describes a property owner's legal responsibility for any injuries that were caused by an unsafe condition as a result of their negligence.
