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South Florida Trial Attorney Philip Freidin Receives FJA’s Highest Honor
[Miami, Florida – September 2023] – On Thursday, September 28, the Florida Justice Association recognized Miami attorney Philip Freidin for his lifetime dedication to the pursuit of justice by awarding him the Perry Nichols Award, which is the highest honor that the FJA bestows. Phillip Freidin is the founder of Freidin Brown, P.A. and… Read More »



Jonathan Freidin Byline in Daily Business Review: Victims of Medical Malpractice Could be Left Without Options Due to These Process Changes
Published on 08/22/2023. This new process—which addresses a problem that many say did not exist—demonstrates the current Supreme Court’s increased scrutiny of medical malpractice lawsuits that will result in more delays and higher costs for litigants. Read the full article here.



Jonathan Freidin Byline in Community Newspapers: Empowering Change: Freidin Brown, P.A. and SAVE Partner to offer the Fifth Annual Social Justice Scholarship Program
Published on 06/28/2023. Florida has led the nation in divisive debates and legislative actions that have threatened the rights and well-being of LGBTQ individuals. In such an environment, fostering educational opportunities for marginalized communities has become paramount. Thus the significance of my law firm, Freidin Brown, and SAVE’s annual scholarship program cannot be overstated…. Read More »


Top Hospital Errors Revealed In Leapfrog Safety Report Fall 2022
A national watchdog group that focuses on patient safety in health care recently issued its findings on the performance of hospitals across the US, and the news is good for Florida. The Leapfrog Group released its Hospital Safety Grade Report for Fall 2022, revealing that the state falls in the Top 10 for the… Read More »


Will I Need To Do A Physical Examination For A Medical Malpractice Case?
It may not come as welcome news, but there is a good possibility that you must undergo a physical examination when pursuing a claim for medical malpractice. This issue often arises even before litigation gets underway, as Florida’s medical malpractice statute imposes certain presuit rules. A plaintiff cannot file a lawsuit until 90 days… Read More »


Nursing Errors Are Common Considering Care Times By Florida Providers
If you have spent any time at a typical Florida hospital as a patient or visitor, one issue regarding the interactions and movement of staff becomes apparent. Nurses seem to spend a lot more of their daily routine with patients as compared to physicians. In fact, studies have been conducted regarding this phenomenon. Researchers… Read More »


Birth Injury Cases Consolidated: Claims Link Acetaminophen And Autism
Class action lawsuits are in the news quite often, but proceedings in a recent case should be of interest for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A recent article published by Reuters covers the development, in which 66 cases involving claims of birth injuries from acetaminophen were… Read More »


Comparing Florida Nursing Home Injury And Medical Malpractice Cases
malpractice claims. They both involve health care providers and the individuals who receive care from them, as well as some type of misconduct that causes harm. Fortunately, med mal and nursing home injury claims also allow victims to pursue the wrongdoer for compensation. Under Florida’s medical negligence statute and laws covering assisted living facilities,… Read More »


Defenses In Florida Hospital Errors Cases
While some medical mistakes can be the result of negligence by an individual health care provider, Florida law also allows patients to pursue hospitals that cause harm. In fact, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) points out that many medical errors are the result of defects at the enterprise level. Entire health care systems… Read More »


5 Facts About Damages In Florida Medical Malpractice Cases
Damages in a medical malpractice case are intended to make the victim whole after being harmed by a health care provider’s negligence, and there is one important fact that stands out initially. Statistics indicate that Florida ranks in the Top 3 when it comes for med mal payouts by state, with compensation to victims… Read More »