HCA Aventura Hospital Medical Malpractice Lawyers
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- November 12, 2024
Table of Contents
- Who Owns HCA Aventura Hospital?
- Suing HCA Aventura Hospital
- Case Study: Patient Becomes Paraplegic Due to Premature Discharge from Aventura Hospital
- How to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Against HCA Aventura Hospital
- History of Lawsuits Involving HCA Aventura Hospital
- Contact Our Florida Medical Malpractice Lawyers
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital is a 467-bed for-profit hospital located at 20900 Biscayne Boulevard in Aventura, Florida. It is a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and teaching hospital that specializes in the following medical services:
- Cardiology
- Diabetes
- Emergency care
- Hyperbaric medicine
- ICU
- Imaging services
- Inpatient physical rehabilitation
- Mental health
- Neurology
- Cancer care
- Orthopedic care
- Outpatient rehabilitation
- Sleep disorders
- Spine care
- Surgery
- Urology
- Women’s care
- Wound care
If you or your loved one has had an unexpected negative outcome after receiving treatment at HCA Aventura Hospital, medical malpractice may be to blame. Our Florida medical malpractice lawyers focus on care and compassion for clients. Call us today at (954) 467-6400 to schedule a free case review.
Who Owns HCA Aventura Hospital?
Hospital Corporation of America, or HCA, owns Aventura Hospital. According to Becker’s Hospital Review, HCA is one of the largest hospital operators in the country, with approximately 180 hospitals, including 46 in Florida.
This powerful corporation amasses significant wealth every year. The Legal Examiner reports that HCA made $5.6 billion in profits in 2022 and paid over $4.9 billion in dividends to shareholders. Yet HCA’s hospitals are routinely understaffed, and many of its workers receive low salaries. According to the report, some HCA hospital patients have died from inadequate monitoring by overworked staff.
A report by the Service Employees International Union found that HCA hospitals in Florida have an average of 32 percent fewer staff members compared to other hospitals in the state. Understaffing is a key contributor to medical malpractice. Sadly, it appears that HCA’s priority is profits, not people.
Suing HCA Aventura Hospital
Patient reviewers have complained that intake staff at Aventura Hospital are rude and inattentive to their needs. Numerous reviewers describe Aventura Hospital staff as uncompassionate, rude, and unprofessional. Patients and family members report feeling uninformed and ignored. Reviewers allege that the hospital lost their personal belongings and ignored their physical needs. Some describe Aventura hospital staff as incompetent.
As of June 2024, 370 patients and families had filed medical malpractice lawsuits against Aventura Hospital, 255 of which resulted in compensation to the plaintiffs for their injuries.
Freedland Harwin Valori Gander is dedicated to fighting large corporations and insurance companies for injured patients. Many of our attorneys have experience defending medical providers and their insurance companies, giving us a unique perspective when advocating for our clients. If you or your loved one has suffered harm from medical malpractice at Aventura Hospital, you may be eligible for substantial compensation. Contact us today to see if you qualify.
Case Study: Patient Becomes Paraplegic Due to Premature Discharge from Aventura Hospital
Our client was a 70-year-old man who arrived at the Aventura Hospital emergency room with neurologic complaints stemming from a fall at home. Aventura Hospital discharged him two days later without treatment, instructing him to visit his primary care doctor. His primary care doctor referred him to a neurologist, who sent him to another hospital for emergency surgery.
Unfortunately, it was too late to prevent permanent paraplegia, changing our client’s life forever. Aventura’s staff could have prevented this result if they had properly diagnosed and treated our client.
Hospitals must follow established medical protocols to ensure patients receive the necessary care, especially during emergencies. The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation reports that Aventura Hospital has made 84 payments to medical malpractice victims who suffered permanent major or grave injuries, including paraplegia, quadriplegia, blindness, loss of more than one limb, brain damage, permanent injury requiring lifelong care, or death.
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- FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE PULMONARY EMBOLISM
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- MEDICATION ERRORS
- MEDICATION OVERDOSE
- MISDIAGNOSIS MALPRACTICE
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- PLASTIC SURGERY ERRORS
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- RADIOLOGY ERRORS
- SPINE SURGERY MISTAKES
- SURGICAL ERROR
- VETTING A DOCTOR BEFORE SURGERY
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How to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Against HCA Aventura Hospital
If you are an injured patient or family member with standing to sue for medical malpractice in Florida, you must do the following to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against HCA Florida Aventura Hospital:
- Gather documentation to prove your medical malpractice claim.
- Consult medical experts to support your case against Aventura Hospital.
- File your lawsuit before the Florida medical malpractice statute of limitations expires. In most cases, you have two years from the date of injury or the date you discover your injury but no longer than four years from the date of the incident.
It takes extensive financial resources and knowledge of medical and legal principles to successfully litigate a medical malpractice claim. You need a knowledgeable Florida hospital medical malpractice lawyer to give you a fair chance against HCA.
We have the experience, resources, and fortitude to take on big corporations. We have recovered over $2.6 billion in compensation for our clients and won’t hesitate to take your case to trial if necessary. You will not need extensive financial resources to work with our attorneys because the fee for hiring our medical malpractice lawyers comes from your compensation, not your pocket. You only pay if we win.
History of Lawsuits Involving HCA Aventura Hospital
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital has had extensive legal problems as a result of mistakes by staff, including medical malpractice, data breaches, and a failure to protect patients from violence, as shown in the timeline below.
July 11, 2023
HCA Healthcare confirmed that an estimated 11 million patients in more than 20 states, including patients at HCA Aventura Hospital, had their personal information stolen in a data breach.
October 2, 2021
Aventura Hospital agreed to a settlement of $1.75 million with the family of a patient who died in the hospital after presenting with a hypertensive brain bleed. According to the lawsuit, the injury occurred because the hospital failed to diagnose and treat the patient’s cerebral stroke.
May 13, 2019
Aventura Hospital agreed to pay $1 million to settle with the family of a patient who died of ventricular fibrillation resulting from allegedly mismanaged gangrene.
August 29, 2018
Aventura Hospital agreed to pay a settlement of $11.5 million to the family of a patient who committed suicide after being voluntarily admitted into Aventura’s behavioral health unit.
June 7, 2017
HCA Aventura Hospital agreed to pay $1 million to a patient who developed permanent right-side paralysis after hospital staff failed to diagnose and treat a stroke.
October 12, 2015
Aventura Hospital settled a medical malpractice claim for $1.5 million with a patient who developed compartment syndrome after hospital staff injected contrast material into an IV, resulting in arm and forearm surgery.
February 23, 2015
Victims of the 2014 data breach filed a class action lawsuit against HCA Aventura Hospital for failing to protect their personal data, making them vulnerable to identity theft.
December 22, 2014
Aventura Hospital agreed to a $4 million settlement with a patient who developed quadriplegia because the hospital failed to timely diagnose a disc herniation and notify physicians of neurological symptom changes.
September 23, 2014
The hospital settled for $6.5 million with the family of a patient murdered by a roommate at Aventura Hospital.
September 16, 2014
Local 10 News reported that a data breach at HCA Aventura Hospital affected 82,601 people.
July 11, 2014
The family of an Aventura patient strangled to death by his roommate filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the facility, alleging the hospital knowingly placed the patient in the same room with a dangerous man without appropriate supervision.
Contact Our Florida Medical Malpractice Lawyers
With more than $2.6 billion in successful settlements and verdicts, our medical malpractice attorneys in Coral Gables are passionate and aggressive. We ethically employ every resource available to ensure you receive the maximum possible recovery. We care about every client and treat them like family. If you believe you or your loved one may be a victim of medical malpractice at HCA Aventura Hospital, contact us online or call us immediately at (954) 467-6400 to schedule a free case evaluation.
Contacting a Florida Medical Malpractice Attorney
Freedland Harwin Valori Gander provides compassionate and passionate representation to our clients. Our attorneys are aggressive and employ all resources available to ensure that you receive the maximum recovery.
To learn how our medical negligence lawyers in Florida can help you, contact us today for a free consultation. Freedland Harwin Valori Gander has a medical malpractice law firm in Fort Lauderdale and another in Coral Gables, Florida.
