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.

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Answered on 4/06/11, 12:06 pm


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