Miami Medical Malpractice Attorneys
When the medical professionals you trust to care for you make a mistake, the results can be devastating and life-altering. You may be facing new injuries, extensive medical bills, and a long road to recovery.
At the Law Offices of Jose M. Francisco, we believe you deserve justice. We are experienced, aggressive Miami medical malpractice attorneys who know how to protect your rights and hold negligent healthcare providers accountable.
If you believe you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, call us for a free, confidential consultation. We can help you understand your options and get on the road to recovery.
What is Medical Malpractice in Florida?
Medical malpractice is more than just a bad medical result. In Florida, it is defined as professional negligence by a healthcare provider where the treatment provided falls below the accepted “standard of care” in the medical community.
To win a medical malpractice lawsuit, we must prove four key elements:
- Duty of Care: A doctor-patient relationship existed, meaning the provider had a professional duty to care for you.
- Breach of Duty: The provider (doctor, nurse, hospital, etc.) failed to meet the professional standard of care, acting negligently.
- Causation: This negligence directly caused your injury or made your condition worse.
- Damages: You suffered specific, quantifiable harm as a result (e.g., medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering).
Types of Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle
Diagnosing medical negligence can be difficult and confusing. Our firm has the experience to investigate all types of medical errors, including (but not limited to):
- Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis: Delaying a proper diagnosis or diagnosing the wrong condition, leading to harm (e.g., cancer, stroke).
- Surgical Errors: Including operating on the wrong body part, leaving a foreign object (like a sponge or instrument) inside the patient, or anesthesia errors.
- Birth Injuries: Complications during labor and delivery that cause harm to the mother or child, such as cerebral palsy or brachial plexus injuries.
- Medication & Prescription Errors: Prescribing the wrong drug, the wrong dosage, or failing to account for adverse drug reactions.
- Hospital & Nurse Negligence: Including improper patient monitoring, failure to follow a doctor’s orders, or post-op infections.
- Delay in Treatment: Recognizing a condition but failing to treat it in a timely manner.
CRITICAL: Florida’s 2-Year Statute of Limitations
You must act quickly. In Florida, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is complex, but you generally have only two years from the date the malpractice was or should have been discovered to file a lawsuit.
There is also a four-year “statute of repose,” which is an absolute cutoff from the date the incident occurred, regardless of when you discovered it. Because of these strict and confusing deadlines, it is vital to speak with an attorney immediately to protect your right to compensation.
Who Can Be Held Liable for Medical Negligence?
When you pursue a medical negligence lawsuit, we will investigate every party responsible for your injuries, which may include:
- Doctors, surgeons, and physicians
- Nurses and physician assistants
- Anesthesiologists
- Pharmacists and pharmacies
- Hospitals and medical clinics
- Dentists and orthodontists
Compensation for Medical Malpractice Victims
Our goal is to secure compensation that covers the full extent of your losses. We will fight for damages to cover:
- Economic Damages:
- All past and future medical bills related to the injury
- Lost wages and income
- Loss of future earning capacity
- The cost of ongoing care, therapy, and rehabilitation
- Non-Economic Damages:
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish and emotional trauma
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Disfigurement and scarring
Florida’s laws on damage caps for medical malpractice are complex. As your attorneys, we will help you determine the full value of your claim based on the specific facts of your case.
Get a Free Consultation With Our Miami Team
Do not let a medical provider’s negligence define your future. Your first step is to get clear, honest legal advice.
Call the Law Offices of Jose M. Francisco now for a free, confidential case review. We will listen to your story, review your medical records, and explain how we can fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.
