Medical Malpractice
The firm defends hospitals, physicians, nurses and other professionals within the medical community. Within our staff of experienced medical malpractice attorneys are individuals who are well known guest lecturers at professional health care seminars and are published in numerous medical and legal publications.
The firm’s resources also include an up-to-date medical library, extensive on-line research programs and a database of the finest medical experts throughout the United States. Our representation of the medical community extends beyond defending malpractice claims. We have successfully defended medical care providers in general liability matters, DBPR proceeding, credentialing and licensing.
Key Florida Statutes relied upon in Medical Malpractice
| Caps on Non-Economic Damages | 766.118 |
| Dentistry | Chapter 466 |
| Doctor/Patient Privilege | 456.057 |
| Financial Responsibility | 458.32 |
| Formal Supervisory Relationships | 458.348 |
| Good Samaritan Immunity | 768.13 |
| Grounds for Discipline | 456.072 |
| Health Practice-General Provisions | Chapter 456 |
| Medical Consent Law | 766.103 |
| Medical Malpractice | Chapter 766 |
| Medical Practice | Chatper 458 |
| Offers to Pay Medical Expense | 90.408 |
| Osteopathic Medicine | Chapter 459 |
| Ownership of Patient Records | 456.057 |
| Presuit Requirements | 766.203 |
| Settlement Agreement-Effect Upon Discipline | 766.113 |
| Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Claims | 95.11(4)(b) |
| Statute of Limitations-Disciplinary Actions | 456.073(13) |
| Good Samaritan Immunity | 768.13 |