Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Florida
Can a Dr. be sued for punitive damages for intentionally inflicting emotional distress to a family member of a critically ill patient?
Asked on 4/04/11, 9:17 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.
Usually, the answer is no for a lot of different reasons, sometimes "maybe," but to really answer the question, I would need to know the specific facts and circumstances.
Answered on 4/06/11, 12:06 pm