FAQ Medical Malpractice
What damages can be recovered from a medical malpractice lawsuit?
- Medical expenses for treating the injuries caused by the malpractice
- Damages for pain and suffering
- Disfigurement and disability damages
- Lost wages/loss of earnings
- In appropriate circumstances, law permits damages to be recovered by
spouses, children and parents of negligently injured people for the loss
of the love, care, affection, companionship and other pleasures of the
family relationship that are lost due to malpractice
How do I know if I have a medical malpractice case?
Determining whether a health care provider may be liable for medical
malpractice requires both legal and medical evaluations. You should
consult with a experienced attorney if you suspect you have been the
victim of medical malpractice so that the attorney can thoroughly and
properly evaluate the legal and medical issues involved in your
particular situation
How long do I have to file a lawsuit (Statute of Limitations)?
In Florida, a medical malpractice action must be brought within two
years from the date of the incident or from the date when the incident
was or should have been discovered.
Where can I find information on a doctor?
- You can verify a Physicians License by going to the Florida
Department of Health.
- You can also look at the Florida doctor's online profile (physician
profile).
This information is provided by the Physician himself.
- The Florida Department of Financial Services (Department of Insurance) maintains a database of claims paid on a doctors behalf inside the state of Florida.
- The American Medical Association Physician Select site.
provides some basic information on doctors that are members.
- Internet searches are another method of finding information. Don’t
forget to check newsgroups on internet
searches too.
