Category: Medical Malpractice

Florida medical malpractice explained: elements, qualifying examples, presuit steps, deadlines, expert witness rules, damages (no caps), comparative negligence, and the current “Free Kill” law status, plus next steps for families.

A plain English guide to what qualifies as medical malpractice under Florida Statute § 766, key deadlines, payout data, and a proven roadmap from Percy Martinez, the state’s leading trial lawyer.

Most Florida malpractice claims need 18 to 36 months: 3 to 6 months of investigation, a 90 day presuit pause, and up to two years of discovery and trial prep. Percy Martinez expedites every step.

Understand Florida’s 2-4-7 medical malpractice deadlines, discovery and fraud exceptions, and Percy Martinez’s evidence preservation protocol that saves cases statewide.

Florida victims get two years to sue, must send presuit notice and expert proof, and may recover uncapped damages. Percy Martinez guides you from records to recovery with a free consult.

Florida has no cap on noneconomic or economic malpractice damages after 2017 court rulings. Only punitive awards are capped. Percy Martinez explains your rights and offers a free legal audit.

Florida Statute §766 sets strict rules distinguishing malpractice from ordinary negligence. Percy Martinez clarifies the difference, key deadlines, payouts, and next steps in one authoritative guide.

Florida closed 3,651 malpractice claims in 2023 and paid $347 million in 2024. Percy Martinez explains who’s at risk, what payouts average, and how his free legal audit converts statistics into settlements.

Six recurring medical errors: diagnosis, surgery, medication, birth, anesthesia, consent create most malpractice suits. Percy Martinez details proof, timelines, and free audits for patients statewide.

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