The Florida Injury Litigator
Medical Malpractice
Florida continues to hamstring medical malpractice victims
On Monday, May 2, 2011, the House of Representatives passed Bill 479 in an 88-28 vote. The new legislation hinders medical malpractice victims in three important ways: 1. The bill establishes a requirement that out-of-state physicians and dentists apply for and obtain a certificate from the Florida Department of Health before providing either verified written medical … Continue reading
Noneconomic damages are capped in Florida medical malpractice cases
What’s fair is fair. Well, not always. Even if a jury decides your medical malpractice injury is significant, the award can be slashed by Florida law. § 766.118, Fla. Stat. caps noneconomic damages, which include pain and suffering, physical impairment, mental anguish, disfigurement, loss of capacity for enjoyment of life and other nonfinancial losses. Generally, … Continue reading
Medical malpractice deadlines
Act quickly! Unlike diamonds, medical malpractice claims do not last forever. Florida Statute § 95.11(4) sets certain time limits for the commencement of medical malpractice actions. The statute of limitations requires filing within 2 years of the incident or within 2 years from the time the incident is discovered or should have been discovered with … Continue reading
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Matthew Mazzarella is a trial attorney at Hannon & Boyers, P.A.
The Florida Injury Litigator 