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Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler Law Center, P.A. 29-Jan-2021

Tampa Medical Malpractice Attorney – How Does Florida Law Define Medical Malpractice

While there remains much debate about the topic, some studies have concluded that medical errors, or medical negligence, are the third leading cause of death and could account for over 250,000 deaths annually. Regardless of the number, even one ...

Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler Law Center. P.A. 18-Jan-2021

Florida Medical Malpractice Lawyer – What Are The Time Limits Within Which You Are Required to Bring a Medical Malpractice Claim

One of the most important issues in determining whether a healthcare provider or medical facility may have potentially committed medical malpractice is first determining the date of incident or occurrence. Most people are surprised to learn that ...

Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler Law Center, P.A. 1-May-2015

Florida Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Claims

The statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases is a set legal deadline for which an individual is allowed to file a lawsuit. The amount of time an individual has to file can vary from state to state, but no matter what state you are in, ...

Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 14-Mar-2014

Tampa Medical Malpractice Lawyer - Limitations on Non-Economic Damages Ruled Unconstitutional

Earlier this week, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that the statutory caps on non-economic damages in medical negligence cases were unconstitutional as they violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Florida Constitution. "Noneconomic ...

Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 16-Nov-2012

Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations in Florida

A medical malpractice case varies greatly from other negligence cases on numerous fronts. Perhaps one of the most significant differences between medical malpractice cases and other negligence cases such as slip and fall and/or motor vehicle cases is ...

Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 11-Jun-2012

Changes to Florida's Medical Malpractice Presuit Screening Process

Medical malpractice lawsuits in Florida are governed by Chapter 766, Florida Statutes, which sets forth the legal requirements for a claimant to follow in pursuing damages against a healthcare provider. Medical malpractice lawsuits are significantly ...

Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 2-Mar-2012

Information Regarding Limits on Damages

Medical malpractice cases that result in unintended or unexpected death remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Doctors are not the only source of medical malpractice. Hospitals, surgery centers, clinics, pharmacies, home ...

Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 1-Dec-2011

Medical Malpractice Involving Infant Neurological Injuries

Medical Malpractice Involving Infant Neurological Injuries In Florida, any newborn infant that sustains a neurological injury during birth is subject to statutorily capped damages pursuant to Sections 766.301 – 766.316. The Florida Birth ...

Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 10-Nov-2011

Understanding Florida Medical Malpractice

In Florida, medical negligence or malpractice lawsuits are governed by Chapter 766, Florida Statutes. Chapter 766 sets forth the requirements for a claimant to follow in order to seek damages against a healthcare provider. Medical malpractice cases ...

Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 14-Oct-2011

Medical Malpractice Information

Medical errors are the eighth leading cause of death in the United States. In Florida alone, hundreds of hospital patients die each year as a result of preventable medical malpractice. Doctors are not the only source of medical errors. Hospitals, ...