Florida Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• Arbitration
  Florida does not require that medical malpractice actions be referred to an arbitrator, although judges are authorized to refer cases to non­binding arbitration. Florida does have the system of … more
• Attorneys' Fees
  Florida has declared that attorneys' fees in excess of the following amounts are presumed unreasonable: In cases that settle before filing an answer or appointing an arbitrator, 33 1/3 percent of … more
• Contributory Or Comparative Negligence
  Florida adheres to the pure form of comparative negligence.

Legal Articles

• Irreversible Mistakes and Deadly Misjudgments:
  The Top 10 Medical Misdiagnoses
  A prolonged cough.   Chest pain.   Feeling a lump in the breast.   Sometimes intense physical symptoms can appear to be grave indications of a serious ailment or progressing disease, but turn out to be watered-down versions of the “real deal”; i.e. a lump in the breast that is discovered to be benign cyst.   However, more often than not, physical pain or the … more
• How to Pick the Right Medical Malpractice Attorney
  It is true that in order to become an attorney, an individual must graduate from law school and pass the bar exam. However, that does not make every attorney equally qualified to handle every legal matter. This is especially true in a specialized area of the law that requires technical knowledge.   Experience Matters A medical malpractice claim alleges that the defendant … more

Legal Guides

• 20 Tips to Prevent Medical Errors
  This Patient Fact Sheet, published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, addresses … more
• Five Steps to Safer Medical Care
• Guide to Health Care Quality
  This booklet, published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), discusses … more
• 20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors in Children
• Quick Tips When Getting Medical Tests

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