There are several laws that govern medical negligence cases exclusively, making medical malpractices cases far different than ordinary negligence cases. Here are just a few.
Statue of Limitations. First, the statute of limitations governing medical malpractice cases is different than the statute of limitations for other negligence actions. This is a critical distinction as claims and lawsuits could be barred by law if not brought within the applicable statute of limitations. Generally speaking, the statute of limitations in Florida for ordinary negligence claims is four (4) years while the statute of limitations for Florida medical malpractice claims is two (2) years.
Data supporting caps on Florida Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Cases “is most questionable” according the Florida Supreme Court in the case of Estate of McCall v. United States, 134 So. 3d 894 (Fla. 2014).
Automobile accidents can be a source of pain and frustration. They happen daily, often due to drunk or reckless driving, texting, and inattentiveness. Automobile accidents can cause property damage, physical injury, and mental pain and suffering. Even the most careful drivers are vulnerable to getting into a car accident due to others’ negligence.
Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. and The Devereux Foundation, hire to provide foster care and related services for the Florida Department of Children and Family, agreed to pay $4.8 million to settle claims arising out of the sexual abuse of a minor child. Lawyers for the minor children alleged that Eckerd and Devereux grossly mishandled the minors’ case file during a routine reunification process and that their negligence resulted in the minor children being placed in the custody of an adult male who had a verified history of sexually abusing a child.
Big Medicine” is a multi-trillion-dollar industry in the United States. Many hospital chains rake in millions of dollars each year marketing their services on TV, billboards, radio, and other media. The medical community in South Florida is no different. We’ve all seen the advertisements. When it comes to hospitals, however, patient safety may not be rising quite as fast as profits.
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