Miami Medical Malpractice Lawyer
When doctors, hospitals, or other healthcare providers fail to meet the accepted standard of care, the consequences can be life-altering. Medical malpractice can take many forms, including misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, foreign objects, prescription mistakes, and inadequate follow-up care.
Some cases involve devastating injuries such as permanent physical disabilities like brain damage, paralysis, infections, loss of limb function, amputations. These injuries often require extensive medical treatment, long-term care, and can significantly impact on quality of life.
We understand the emotional and physical toll this takes — and we don’t take it lightly. Our focus is to fight for full compensation, medical expenses, long-term care, and loss of quality of life.
Deadline for Medical Negligence Claim
In Florida, you typically have two years to file a medical malpractice claim from the date you discovered, or reasonably should have discovered, the injury resulting from medical negligence. Certain exceptions — such as cases involving fraud, concealment, or misrepresentation, as well as claims on behalf of minors under the age of eight—may extend these time limits.
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to File a Medical Negligence Claim
Delaying a medical negligence claim can seriously impact your chances of success. Medical records may be lost, and key evidence can become harder to access. Witnesses—such as healthcare staff—may forget crucial details, making it harder to prove negligence. Building a strong case takes time, and delays can make the legal process more complex and challenging. Most importantly, medical malpractice claims are bound by strict legal deadlines (statutes of limitations). If these are missed, you may lose your right to seek justice—no matter how strong your case is.
Who can file a Wrongful Death lawsuit arising out of a Medical Negligence?
In Florida, a wrongful death lawsuit must be filed by the personal representative (also known as the executor) of the deceased person’s estate. While the personal representative files the lawsuit on behalf of the estate, surviving family members are the beneficiaries who are entitled to recover damages and compensation, such as lost support, pain and suffering.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Depending on your case, you may be entitled to damages for:
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Funeral and burial costs
- Lost income and loss of future earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of companionship or consortium
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