Plastic surgery patients trust their surgeons to deliver safe procedures and honest assessments of realistic outcomes. When that trust is broken through negligence, patients may suffer disfigurement, chronic pain, infection, or the need for costly corrective procedures. Florida law allows patients to pursue medical malpractice claims against plastic surgeons who […]
22
Jan
2026
Orthopedic surgery carries inherent risks, but when a surgeon’s negligence causes preventable harm, Florida law provides a path to compensation. Understanding whether you can sue for orthopedic surgery malpractice requires examining what went wrong, whether it resulted from a breach of the standard of care, and whether that breach caused […]
When a patient suffers harm from medical negligence, the path to compensation is rarely straightforward. Healthcare providers and their insurers mount aggressive defenses designed to defeat claims or reduce damages. Understanding the most common defenses to medical malpractice cases helps injured patients and their families prepare for the legal challenges […]
20
Jan
2026
Florida imposes strict pre-suit requirements for medical malpractice claims that do not apply to other types of personal injury lawsuits. Before filing a medical malpractice complaint in court, you must complete a formal investigation, obtain a written expert opinion supporting your claim, and provide written notice to every healthcare provider […]
16
Jan
2026
When you suspect that a healthcare provider’s negligence caused your injury, meeting with a medical malpractice lawyer is an important first step. How you prepare for that consultation directly affects the attorney’s ability to evaluate your potential claim. Arriving with organized documentation and a clear understanding of what to expect […]
When medical malpractice occurs at a Florida hospital, one of the first questions that affects your legal options is whether that hospital has sovereign immunity. Government-owned hospitals in Florida operate under damage caps that limit recovery to $200,000 per person or $300,000 per incident—regardless of how severe your injuries may […]
14
Jan
2026
When a doctor’s mistake causes serious harm, patients and families often want to know whether they have legal grounds to pursue a claim. Florida law permits medical malpractice lawsuits when specific conditions are met, but the requirements are strict. Understanding when you can sue a doctor in Florida requires examining […]
When a radiologist fails to identify a tumor, misreads a fracture, or overlooks signs of a stroke on medical imaging, the consequences can be devastating. Patients may lose valuable treatment time, face disease progression, or suffer outcomes that could have been prevented with accurate interpretation. Florida law allows patients to […]
12
Jan
2026
When medical care goes wrong in Florida, injured patients face strict deadlines for taking legal action. Understanding the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Florida is essential because missing these deadlines can permanently eliminate your right to seek compensation—regardless of how strong your case might be. Florida law establishes […]
Stroke is a medical emergency where every minute matters. When a hospital emergency department fails to recognize stroke symptoms, the consequences can be devastating. Patients may suffer permanent brain damage, paralysis, speech impairment, or death from what could have been a treatable condition. If you or a family member experienced […]