Turning Hospital Errors Into Relief
Jacksonville Medical Malpractice Lawyer
An injury you never expected, mounting bills you can’t ignore when a Jacksonville doctor’s negligence causes harm, Florida’s Chapter 766 gives you leverage. Filing a presuit notice freezes crucial records, triggers independent expert review, and forces hospital insurers to respond within ninety days. As your Jacksonville medical malpractice lawyer, I, Percy Martinez, turn that early evidence into settlements that restore health, income, and peace for Duval County families.
Percy Martinez, P.A.
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Decoding the Standard of Care
What Counts as Medical Malpractice in Florida
A provider commits malpractice when care falls below the “prevailing professional standard,” the level of skill a prudent provider would use in similar circumstances, as defined in Florida Statute §766.102. A clear legal standard lets us gather specialty matched experts early and build a rock solid case. Proposed 2025 legislation aimed at expanding wrongful death suits reaffirmed how tightly Florida polices provider standards. Our lead counsel is a board certified civil trial lawyer who has argued more than 30 med mal cases to verdict. Knowing what qualifies as malpractice raises the next question; how long do you have to act?
Act Before Time Expires
How Long Do You Have to File a Claim
Florida’s statute of limitations gives victims two years from when they knew; or should have known; an injury was caused by medical negligence, with an absolute four year outer limit. Fast action safeguards evidence such as surgical logs and device data that hospitals may purge after routine retention periods. Courts have dismissed Duval County suits filed even days late, costing families their only path to recovery. We pledge a 48 hour initial medical record review, so no deadline ever sneaks past. Once timing is clear, clients ask what their case could be worth.
Calculating Every Loss
What Damages Can You Recover
The Florida Supreme Court struck down statutory limits on noneconomic damages in the case of Estate of McCall v. United States (2014) for wrongful death cases and extended that ruling to personal injury claims in North Broward Hospital District v. Kalitan (2017). Today, private medical malpractice suits in Florida have no cap on pain and suffering awards. Lost income, rehabilitation, future care, and home modifications remain uncapped and often dwarf noneconomic sums.
National data show an average 2024 settlement of $420,000, with million dollar outcomes when cases reach trial. Article I, Section 26 of the Florida Constitution guarantees plaintiffs keep at least 70 % of the first $250k recovered, protecting your net award. Securing damages starts with a meticulous investigation; here’s how we handle it.
Records, Experts, Results
How Do We Investigate and Prove Your Claim
Pre Suit Notice & Expert Affidavit – Required under §766.106; providers then get 90 days to respond.
Independent Medical Review – Our on staff nurses cross check every note against accepted protocols.
Digital Forensics – We pull device logs, EHR metadata, and smart pump records to trace errors others miss.
Damage Modeling – Economists project lifetime costs, ensuring no hidden expense goes unclaimed.
Proof: Florida contingency fee rules ensure clients keep the lion’s share of recoveries, capping attorney percentages by constitutional mandate.
A sound process matters, but results build trust here’s ours
Success Measured in Millions
Why Choose Percy Martinez for Your Case
In the past three decades, our firm has secured multiple eight figure settlements, including a traumatic brain injury case that funded lifelong care through a structured payout. (Settlement details on file.) We pledge a portion of every fee to our Diversity Scholarship, advancing future healthcare equity. Statewide statistics put the plaintiff win rate between 17 % and 30 % our record far exceeds that benchmark. A 24/7 hotline answers medication, wound care, and mobility questions at no charge. Still unsure? Our consultation makes next steps simple and risk free.
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What Happens During Your Free Consultation
Expect a relaxed, confidential meeting by phone, video, or in person where a nurse reviews your medical timeline and a lawyer outlines options. Bring operative notes, discharge summaries, and any cost receipts; these shorten our investigation by weeks. Studies show plaintiffs win only about one in five Florida malpractice trials, underscoring the value of early strength analysis.
Justice Across Northeast Florida
Serving All of Duval County and Beyond
Rooted in downtown Jacksonville, our Duval County office stands a few blocks from the courthouse and a quick ride to UF Health, Mayo Clinic Florida, Baptist Medical Center, and Ascension St. Vincent’s. From Riverside to the beaches and along the St. Johns River, the Percy Martinez team arrives the same day, collecting charts and eyewitness accounts while you recover. Justice comes to you, not the other way around.
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