Category Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice in Florida is a complex topic that requires a solid understanding of the state’s unique laws and regulations surrounding healthcare providers’ negligence. When it comes to determining if a situation qualifies as medical malpractice or medical negligence, several…

Table of Contents Operating on the wrong body part Leaving surgical instruments inside a patient’s body cavity Not responding quickly enough to a medical emergency Failure to obtain consent from the patient before performing surgery Not providing proper post-operative care…

Medical malpractice cases are often some of the most complex and expensive personal injury cases to go through the court system. These cases require an understanding of the state and federal laws that surround medical care, as well as a…

Punitive damages, tort law or exemplar damages are damages in personal injury lawsuits and compensation. Those are granted by a legal court or jury. Although punitive damages are usually the headline news, punitive damages awards are generally less common than…

Presuit arbitration is a process that allows the parties who file suit to settle their disputes without going through the full civil process. It allows them to negotiate a resolution before they enter into lengthy and costly litigation. In Florida,…

According to the Florida Department of Health, in 2024, there was a total of 1,727 medical malpractice claims filed in Florida. Of those, 812 were resolved either through a medical malpractice settlement or a court ruling. Of these 812 cases…

Birth trauma compensation is a legal claim that can be made by parents who have suffered the loss or damages of a child due to medical malpractice during the birthing process. To successfully make a birth injury claim, parents must…