See how Tampa juries reward patients and punish neglect

Mistakes happen your life shouldn’t end

A Tampa jury awarded $30 million after doctors ignored a 23 year old’s bleeding ulcer, a verdict that shook local hospitals in February 2024. Florida paid out $347.32 million across 1,059 malpractice cases last year, placing our state second nationwide for total payouts. Those numbers mean you are not alone, and they prove juries here still value patient safety.

Percy Martinez has recovered millions for families like yours since 1993. Our Tampa office sits five minutes from the Hillsborough County Courthouse, so we file faster and stand toe to toe with every defense firm in town. If a hospital error shattered your health, the next paragraphs show how we restore it financially, medically, and emotionally.

Proven courtroom power pushes offers up before trial

Why Percy Martinez wins where others settle

Percy offers statewide reach plus personal trial work by the lawyer whose name is on the door. Published directories list him among Florida’s top malpractice attorneys since 1993. Our in house medical team prepares 3 D exhibits that jurors remember, and our settlement ratio 71 percent closed above the state average comes from leveraging those visuals during mediation.

Public grades and hidden logs combine to prove negligence

The hospitals know our name and safety grades

Tampa General Hospital’s current Leapfrog safety grade is “B,” reflecting higher infection rates than national benchmarks. Kindred Hospital site of the $30 million verdict has no public grade, underscoring oversight gaps that lead to claims.

By subpoenaing internal incident logs, we reveal patterns even watchdog groups miss. According to NPDB guidance, hospitals must report privilege suspensions over 30 days, yet many delay. Our firm’s petitions compel timely disclosure, strengthening causation proof and maximizing settlement pressure.