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At Freidin Brown, P.A., we take medical negligence seriously, and our Florida medical malpractice lawyers understand how a physician’s careless mistakes can turn your life upside down. State law provides you with legal options through a medical malpractice lawsuit, and we’re here to help you navigate the process. Please contact our office for a free case evaluation, 24/7, to learn more about how our Florida personal injury lawyers will fight for justice on your behalf.
Do You Have a Valid Medical Malpractice Case in Florida?
Not sure if what happened to you or your loved one qualifies as malpractice? If you experienced any of the following, you may have a valid claim under Florida law:
- A diagnosis that changed drastically after seeing another provider
- Worsening symptoms after treatment was ignored or delayed
- A surgical procedure performed incorrectly or on the wrong site
- A new injury, illness, or condition that arose due to poor medical care
- A healthcare provider admitted they “made a mistake”
- You were given the wrong medication, dosage, or treatment
- A child was born with injuries linked to delivery complications
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Freidin Brown, P.A. offers free consultations, and your Florida malpractice attorney will review the details of your situation to help you understand your options.
Types of Medical Malpractice Cases Our Lawyers Handle in Florida
At Freidin Brown, P.A., we serve many types of personal injury victims in the Sunshine State, but medical malpractice is our core practice area. Medical negligence cases are complex legal matters, and we know not just any law firm can handle the challenges they present. You must trust the law firm you hire to lead your malpractice claim.
Our Florida medical malpractice attorneys fight for clients in a wide array of medical error scenarios, including the following:
- Failure to diagnose stroke, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, or other medical conditions
- Failure to provide treatment or follow-up care
- Errors and delays in diagnosing (misdiagnosis)
- Anesthesia errors
- Medication errors, including wrong dosage, wrong medication, wrong patient, and adverse drug interaction mistakes
- Surgical errors and complications, including wrong-site surgeries, unnecessary surgeries, or botched medical procedures
- Prenatal errors and birth injuries
- Hospital negligence
- Cancer misdiagnosis
- Emergency room errors
- Sepsis and septic shock
- Lack of patient supervision
- Premature patient discharge
Our medical malpractice lawyers are dedicated to this highly specialized discipline and have over 100 years of combined experience handling medical malpractice cases throughout Florida. Your case will be in good hands if you choose us to represent you. We have the knowledge and experience to do what is necessary to recover the funds our clients need.
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How Friedin Brown P. A Can Help With Your Medical Malpractice Claim or Lawsuit in Florida
A lot of work goes into constructing a solid medical malpractice claim or lawsuit. Our Florida malpractice attorneys will do the work while you turn your time and energy toward healing or caring for your hurt family member. We will:
- Investigate your malpractice injury and determine liability
- Prove how and why medical negligence occurred
- Prepare and file malpractice insurance claims against all those at fault
- Identify and assess all your damages
- Handle case-related paperwork, deadlines, phone calls, emails, and meetings
- Assign at least two lawyers to your case to assist with strategy and development
- Negotiate for the maximum compensation possible
- Defend you from bad-faith insurance tactics or pressure to settle for less than you deserve
- Listen to you, answer your questions, address your concerns, and provide you with frequent and timely updates
- File a medical malpractice lawsuit and represent you at trial if necessary
To initiate a medical malpractice lawsuit in Florida, we must first comply with the state’s pre-suit requirements. We will:
- Investigate the case to determine if there is a valid claim of malpractice per Florida Statutes section 766.104.
- Serve a notice of intent to sue the healthcare provider you believe committed malpractice. The notice must include an affidavit from a medical expert stating that there are reasonable grounds to believe that malpractice occurred, per Florida Statutes § 766.106.
- After serving the notice of intent, there is a 90-day waiting period before we can file the lawsuit. During this time, the healthcare provider may conduct their own investigation and decide whether to settle the claim or proceed to litigation.
- If the case is not settled during the pre-suit period, we can file a lawsuit in the appropriate court. The complaint must outline the specific allegations of negligence against the healthcare provider and the damages we are seeking on your behalf.
Once the complaint is filed, the defendant (the healthcare provider) will be served with the lawsuit and given an opportunity to respond. This response typically includes an answer to the allegations in the complaint and any defenses the defendant may raise.
Why You Should Choose Our Florida Medical Malpractice Lawyers
When you choose Freidin Brown, P.A. to represent your Florida medical malpractice claim, you can expect personalized representation from a team of selectively chosen attorneys. Unlike large billboard firms, where lawyers may juggle 200 or more cases at a time, our attorneys maintain a limited caseload. This allows us to devote our full time and attention to each client we serve.
Our founding partner, Philip Freidin, personally oversees every case handled by the firm, bringing his decades of experience and legal expertise. When you work with us, you can trust that your case is in capable hands. You will have a team of skilled advocates fighting tirelessly to secure the compensation you need to move forward after a devastating medical error.
Our Florida Medical Malpractice Attorneys Seek and Get Results
At Freidin Brown, P.A., our carefully selected team is committed to providing personalized legal representation that delivers results, as confirmed by our clients’ testimonials. We understand that hospital negligence or medical errors can upend your life, so we want you and your family to have the monetary resources you need to move forward and heal.
Our lawyers are trial-tested and have extensive experience in medical malpractice litigation. Our case results include more than 20 verdicts exceeding $1 million. Below are some of the awards we have recovered for our clients:
We Help Families of Fatally Injured Malpractice Victims in Florida
If your loved one suffered a fatal medical malpractice injury, please accept our condolences for your loss. We can make seeking legal recovery easy for you and your family if you wish to hold a negligent party accountable for your relative’s death.
After a fatal medical mistake, we can pursue:
- Medical expenses
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of your loved one’s income, future financial support, and services
- Loss of your family member’s companionship, protection, and guidance
- Other damages your loved one could have sought had they lived
Our Florida wrongful death attorneys can seek the maximum compensation on behalf of the estate and surviving family members. We can also help you set up the estate with a probate lawyer to help relieve you of some of the tasks you need to do after your loved one’s passing.
We Only Win When You Do
Medical malpractice claims in Florida are governed by strict pre-suit requirements and a condensed statute of limitations. At Freidin Brown, P.A., we remove the financial barrier to justice by operating on a contingency-fee basis. This means you pay nothing up-front, and we cover all costs of the intensive investigation required to prove negligence. We only receive a fee if we successfully secure a recovery through a settlement or jury judgment. Your journey starts with a free, confidential case evaluation, giving you access to a team with over 300 jury trial wins, with no risk.
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What Compensation Can Our Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Florida Obtain for You?
Monetary damages in a medical malpractice case aim to make you as whole as possible after suffering harm because of a practitioner’s negligence.
In Florida, medical malpractice cases involve two categories of financial compensation: economic damages and non-economic damages. Non-economic damages cover emotional suffering, pain and suffering, loss of companionship, disfigurement, and diminished quality of life. Conversely, economic damages refer to expenses such as medical bills, lost wages, and potential future earnings.
For instance, if a permanent injury from medical malpractice prevents you from working again, this would be factored into economic damages. Conditions like the loss of a limb, blindness, brain injuries, or any other permanent disability caused by a healthcare provider’s negligence fall within the scope of economic damages.
If successful in proving your claim, our Florida medical malpractice attorneys can recover economic and non-economic damages for:
- Past and future costs arising from your negligent medical care, including medical bills to treat medical malpractice injuries
- Lost income and future earning capacity if your injuries affect your occupation
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress, mental anguish, and psychological harm
- Diminished quality of life
- Losses for the harm to your personal relationships
The specific losses you can recover will depend on the circumstances of your accident and injuries.
Can You File Medical Malpractice Claims Against Florida Hospitals?
Yes, you may be able to hold a hospital or medical facility liable for some or all of your damages. We have helped Floridians from all over the state pursue malpractice and hospital negligence claims against facilities like:
- Aventura Hospital
- Baptist Hospital
- Mercy Hospital (HCA Florida Mercy Hospital)
- Mount Sinai Hospital
- Westside Regional Hospital (HCA Florida Westside Hospital)
- Boca Raton Regional Hospital
- Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital
- Orlando Regional Medical Center
- Naples Community Hospital (NCH Healthcare System includes NCH North Hospital and NCH Baker Hospital)
- Mease Countryside Hospital
- St. Joseph’s Hospital
- Tampa General Hospital
The Florida hospital negligence lawyers at Freidin Brown, P.A. are committed to fighting for the compensation you deserve and holding negligent hospitals accountable for their actions.
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Review Your Legal Options With Our Florida Medical Malpractice Lawyers Today
For more than four decades, Freidin Brown, P.A. has represented thousands of clients. We work hard for them, protecting their rights and fighting for their best outcomes. If you or a loved one is recovering from a medical malpractice injury in Florida, we can help.
Our Florida medical malpractice attorneys are committed to assisting patients who have suffered devastating losses due to preventable healthcare provider errors, and our firm focuses specifically on such cases.
We can set up a free consultation to discuss your legal options and next steps. We can provide personalized advice about your rights and remedies after reviewing your situation. Call us 24/7. Se habla español.
Questions About Florida Medical Malpractice Claims for Our Lawyers
If you have concerns about filing a medical malpractice claim in Florida, you’re not alone. Our experienced Freidin Brown lawyers have compiled answers to some of the most frequently asked questions to help guide you through the complexities of medical malpractice lawsuits in the Sunshine State. From understanding your rights to knowing what compensation you may be entitled to, these FAQs cover essential information to assist you in pursuing a successful medical negligence claim.
How Long Do You Have to Pursue a Medical Malpractice Case in Florida?
According to the statute of limitation in Florida Statutes § 95.11, you generally have two years from the date of the incident or from the date of discovery to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in civil court. Some exceptions can apply to your case, but it’s best to let our team review your claim to determine if these apply.
If you do not resolve your claim or take legal action before the deadline expires, you may be unable to secure compensation. If other deadlines apply to your case, our Florida malpractice attorneys can advise you further.
How Long Does It Take to Resolve a Florida Medical Malpractice Case?
It’s difficult to say how long it takes to resolve a medical malpractice case. No two cases are the same, and all involve different facts, circumstances, injuries, medical complications, and other unique factors that can influence a case’s outcome. The legal process can take place over months or years, so it’s important to have a realistic outlook as you begin the process. We have seen serious medical malpractice cases resolved between six months and six years.
Can I Afford a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Florida?
Because we never want our clients’ current financial situations to stand in the way of seeking economic justice, we represent Florida medical malpractice patients without fees or costs by taking cases on a contingency fee basis. You will never pay for our services up front or out of pocket. Instead, we receive payment only if and when we obtain compensation for you.
Who Can You Get Compensation From in a Florida Medical Malpractice Claim?
In a Florida medical malpractice claim, you may be able to seek compensation from various parties, depending on the specific circumstances of your case. Some of the potential defendants in a medical malpractice lawsuit include:
- Individual healthcare providers: This can include doctors, nurses, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Hospitals and clinics: If the negligence occurred within a hospital or clinic setting, the facility itself may be held liable for failing to maintain proper standards of care, inadequate training or supervision of staff, or other systemic issues that contributed to the patient’s injuries.
- Medical practice groups: When a negligent healthcare provider is employed by a medical practice group, the group may be held liable for the actions of its employees.
- Pharmaceutical companies: If a medication error or defective drug caused the patient’s injuries, the pharmaceutical company responsible for manufacturing or distributing the drug may be held accountable.
- Medical device manufacturers: When a defective medical device leads to patient harm, the manufacturer of the device may be liable for damages.
- Laboratories and imaging centers: Negligence in the interpretation of test results or the maintenance of diagnostic equipment at laboratories and imaging centers can also give rise to a medical malpractice claim.
When determining who can be held liable in your Florida medical malpractice claim, it’s essential to consult with a Florida medical malpractice attorney who can investigate the circumstances surrounding your injuries.
What Is the Average Settlement for a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Florida?
The average settlement for a medical malpractice lawsuit in Florida can vary greatly depending on the specifics of each case, such as the severity of the injury, the extent of negligence, and the damages incurred by the plaintiff. Some factors that can influence the settlement amount include:
- The strength of the evidence
- The skill of the attorneys involved
- The willingness of both parties to negotiate
- The amount of available insurance coverage
While each medical malpractice case is unique, having a skilled lawyer on your side can significantly impact the outcome of your settlement. Our medical malpractice attorneys in Florida can help gather strong evidence, negotiate effectively with insurance companies, and ensure you receive the maximum compensation for your injuries.
