Florida University Hospital (Formerly Plantation General) Medical Malpractice
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- Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Against HCA Florida University (Formerly Plantation General) Hospital
- Case Study: FHVG Sues Plantation General for Obstetrical Malpractice
- History of Medical Malpractice Claims Against Plantation General - Now HCA FL University Hospital
- Does HCA Florida University Hospital Have Immunity Against Malpractice Lawsuits?
- Don’t Wait To File Your Florida University Hospital Lawsuit
- Contact Our Florida Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Against HCA Florida University (Formerly Plantation General) Hospital
HCA Florida University Hospital opened in November 2021 as the replacement for Plantation General Hospital. It is located on Nova Southeastern University’s Davie campus at 3476 South University Drive.
According to its website, HCA Florida Healthcare offers all-private rooms and the following services:
- Cardiology
- Diagnostic services
- Emergency care
- ICU
- Imaging services
- Maternity care
- Neurological care
- Stroke care
- NICU
- Oncology
- Orthopedic care
- Pediatrics
- Spine care
- Surgery, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery
- Urology
- Weight loss surgery
- Women’s health care
While a teaching and research hospital can be good for the community, it is unfortunate that NSU chose to partner with for-profit HCA. HCA has a track record of sacrificing patient safety to cut costs. According to Health News Florida, this is most apparent in rampant understaffing—a significant factor in medical errors that harm patients.
If you or your loved one has suffered harm from substandard care at Florida University Hospital, our caring and experienced hospital medical malpractice lawyers can pursue compensation for you. We have recovered over $2.6 billion for clients. Contact us now to start your claim.
Case Study: FHVG Sues Plantation General for Obstetrical Malpractice
Our client was a 34-year-old woman admitted to Plantation General Hospital to induce labor for the birth of her first child. The baby’s head was delivered without complications. However, the baby suffered shoulder dystocia, a condition in which the shoulders become stuck in the birth canal. Thus, the baby girl suffered a significant, permanent injury to her right shoulder, requiring multiple surgeries and a lifetime of medical care.
Hospital staff failed to use the appropriate techniques during delivery to avoid this preventable injury. This case perfectly illustrates the importance of adhering to established medical protocols and communicating effectively in hospital settings, particularly during childbirth and emergencies.
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We obtained this damages jury verdict for the family of a 34-year-old woman who bled to death during childbirth. With the assistance of top experts, we demonstrated that doctors did not follow proper safety protocols, forcing the defendants to admit liability shortly before trial.
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We won this arbitration award for a woman who suffered a stroke following childbirth and remains in a minimally conscious state.
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We obtained this settlement on behalf of a child who suffered a brain injury from oxygen deprivation during birth. Through years of tactical and technical litigation, we were able to prove that the nurses and physicians both failed to intervene and prevent the brain injury.
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We negotiated this wrongful death settlement for the family of a mother who had a hypertensive crisis after birth that went without appropriate treatment, leading to her death.
History of Medical Malpractice Claims Against Plantation General - Now HCA FL University Hospital
Plantation General and its successor, HCA Florida University Hospital, have a long history of medical malpractice claims, with 215 lawsuits filed against them since 1997. Not a year has gone by without Plantation Medical or HCA Florida University Hospital paying significant settlements and verdicts. Of these claims, 137 resulted in settlements or judgments for injured patients or surviving families. Fifty of the paid claims were for wrongful death.
See the timeline below for examples of the lawsuits injured patients and their families file against HCA Florida University Hospital, formerly Plantation General, every year. A number of the cases against Florida University Hospital and Plantation General have stemmed from medical negligence during childbirth. Contact our experienced Florida birth injury lawyers today if you or your baby suffered a birth injury at HCA Florida University Hospital.
November 13, 2023
HCA Florida University’s insurer paid $435,000 to settle a claim brought by a patient who suffered an infection following a total knee replacement.
March 16, 2022
HCA Florida University’s insurer paid $8.5 million to the family of a woman who died from an amniotic fluid embolism resulting from placental abruption during delivery. The payment was made after Plantation General lost the case on appeal.
March 1, 2022
HCA Florida University Hospital’s insurer paid a $4 million birth injury settlement to the parents of an infant who suffered brain damage stemming from fetal distress preceding an emergency Cesarean section.
December 17, 2021
HCA Florida University Hospital’s insurer paid $550,000 to settle a claim against Plantation General brought by the family of a patient who died of complications from a small bowel obstruction.
September 8, 2020
Plantation General’s insurer paid $700,000 to settle a medical malpractice claim brought by the parents of a premature newborn who died during an emergency C-section.
May 3, 2019
HCA Florida University’s insurer paid $9 million to a patient who suffered a cerebral stroke, an arterial embolism, and amputation of the lower left leg resulting from mismanaged pneumonia.
July 25, 2018
Plantation General’s insurer paid $4 million to settle a claim by a patient who suffered a severe neurological injury because the hospital staff failed to timely diagnose and treat encephalitis.
April 19, 2018
Plantation General’s insurer paid $10 million to settle a claim by a patient who suffered a catastrophic brain injury from an anesthesia error during surgery.
March 15, 2017
Plantation General’s insurer paid $6 million to settle the claim of a patient who suffered a stroke resulting from delayed treatment for a sickle cell crisis and the failure to diagnose acute chest syndrome.
August 23, 2016
Plantation General’s insurer paid over $3 million to settle a claim with the family of a patient who died from an intubation delay after presenting with chest pain and shortness of breath.
Does HCA Florida University Hospital Have Immunity Against Malpractice Lawsuits?
Government entities in Florida have sovereign immunity, which provides a degree of protection from lawsuits. State universities generally are shielded from liability under the sovereign immunity doctrine. Although HCA Florida University Hospital has a partnership with NSU, this does not make it a government entity. Thus, HCA Florida University is not immune from liability. Therefore, you can sue HCA Florida University Hospital for financial and intangible losses, and there is no cap on the amount you could recover.
Who Is Liable for Medical Malpractice at HCA Florida University Hospital?
Multiple health care providers often play a role in medical malpractice. Any licensed health care provider at HCA Florida University Hospital whose negligence causes or contributes to an injury may be liable alongside the hospital, including the following:
- Doctors
- Nurse practitioners
- Midwives
- Physician assistants
- Therapists
- Radiologists
- Manufacturers of malfunctioning hospital equipment
The hospital itself may be liable if the negligent health care providers were employees. Nurses, laboratory technicians, and pharmacists are more likely to be employees. Additionally, most hospitals have doctors, nurse practitioners, therapists, and radiologists on staff, in addition to the independent contractors with privileges.
The hospital may also be liable for harm caused by administrative errors, such as negligent hiring, inadequate safety protocols, and poor communication between departments. Our knowledgeable Florida medical malpractice attorneys can assess the status of each provider involved in your care and establish who is liable.
Don’t Wait To File Your Florida University Hospital Lawsuit
If you wait too long to file your claim, you could lose your right to recover compensation. The Florida statute of limitations for medical malpractice lawsuits requires you to file suit within two years of the injury date. If your injury wasn’t immediately perceivable, you have two years from the date you discovered or should have discovered it but no longer than four years after the incident.
Before you can file your Florida University Hospital lawsuit, you must file a claim for compensation with the Department of Financial Services within three years of the incident and wait for the Department to deny your claim or award you less than your requested damages. If you do not receive an answer within 90 days, you can assume your case is denied and proceed with your lawsuit. The clock will pause during this waiting period.
FHVG thoroughly understand the statute and how all the deadlines work together in claims against Florida University Hospital or Plantation General. We can determine how the deadlines apply to your case and file your claims on time.
Contact Our Florida Medical Malpractice Lawyers
We are dedicated to taking on large health care corporations, insurance companies, and claims involving multiple defendants in pursuit of fair and just compensation. We care about every client, and our attorneys are passionate, aggressive, and willing to employ every resource available to ensure you receive the maximum recovery without sacrificing our ethical responsibilities.
With more than $2.6 billion in compensation recovered, you can count on us to get you the justice you deserve. Call us today at (954) 467-6400 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.
