Orlando Medical Malpractice Attorneys
When you entrust your health-related needs to a medical professional, the last thing on your mind is the possibility that you will be harmed or injured under their care. Sadly, injuries caused by medical and hospital negligence are not uncommon. For more than 40 years, we at The Maher Law Firm have been representing individuals who have been injured by the oversight or negligence of medical professionals. We also assist those who wish to take legal action for an injured loved one. By holding negligent doctors, physicians, and nursing homes responsible, we can help ensure these kinds of injuries happen with less frequency in our communities.
What Is Medical Malpractice in Florida?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider — a doctor, surgeon, anesthesiologist, nurse, or hospital — fails to meet the accepted standard of care and that failure causes harm to a patient. In Florida, proving medical malpractice requires establishing four things: that a doctor-patient relationship existed, that the provider deviated from the standard of care, that the deviation directly caused injury, and that the injury resulted in measurable damages. Not every bad medical outcome is malpractice. Sometimes patients decline despite a doctor's best efforts. What separates malpractice from an unfortunate outcome is negligence — a failure to do what a competent medical professional would have done under the same circumstances.
Common Types of Medical Malpractice We Handle
The Maher Law Firm has represented Orlando victims across the full spectrum of medical negligence. The most common cases we handle include surgical errors, where a surgeon operates on the wrong site, leaves an instrument inside a patient, or causes preventable damage to surrounding tissue. Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis are also among the most common — when a doctor fails to identify cancer, a heart attack, a stroke, or another serious condition in time, the consequences can be permanent or fatal. Medication errors occur when a patient is prescribed the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or a medication that dangerously interacts with another they are taking. Anesthesia errors — which can result in patients waking during surgery or suffering brain damage — are among the most serious and complex cases we handle. Birth injuries resulting from negligence during labor and delivery round out the most significant categories of cases The Maher Law Firm pursues.
Why Medical Malpractice Cases Are Difficult — and Why Experience Matters
Medical malpractice is one of the most challenging areas of personal injury law. Healthcare providers and their insurers are represented by experienced defense teams from the moment a claim is filed. Florida also requires that before a malpractice lawsuit can proceed, a verified written opinion from a qualified medical expert must confirm that negligence occurred — a requirement that demands legal and medical expertise from the outset.
At The Maher Law Firm, we have the legal writers, medical experts, and trial lawyers to meet that challenge. With more than 40 years of experience and billions recovered for Florida victims, we know what it takes to go up against hospitals, physicians, and their insurers and win.
We accept the following kinds of cases:
- Nursing home abuse
- Birth injury
- Misdiagnosis
- Surgical error
- Assisted living and home health care abuse and neglect
- Abuse and neglect of special needs children
Tell us about your case during a free consultation. To request yours, call: 407-839-0866.
Hiring legal representation for a medical and hospital negligence matter is absolutely essential. These kinds of cases are complex because medical professionals can easily find a colleague to testify that they did nothing wrong or negligent. Our team of medical malpractice attorneys in Orlando are well-versed with all aspects of injury law, including matters involving hospital and physician negligence. Through extensive investigation and the help of medical experts, our firm can help uncover the truth and prove liability. We will do everything possible, including taking your case to trial, in order to obtain maximum compensation for you.
How Long Do I Have to Sue a Hospital for Medical Malpractice?
In every state, there are time limits for the filing of lawsuits, known as the statute of limitations. If you are injured due to medical malpractice, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is waiting too long to file a claim. The standard time-limit for medical malpractice lawsuits in Florida is two years from the date the injury occurred.
The "discovery rule” suspends a statute of limitations until an injury due to malpractice is, or should have been, discovered. For example, if a doctor leaves a small sponge inside of your stomach after surgery and you don’t find out about the sponge until 3 years later, the statute of limitations starts then and not when the malpractice occurred. However, if there is evidence that proves you should have known about the object, your case could be dismissed.
However, Florida has a very strict statute of repose law, which means that no medical malpractice lawsuit can be brought against a doctor or hospital after fours years from the date of the incident, unless there is evidence to prove the medical provider used fraud or misrepresentation to conceal the malpractice
Taking a Stand Against Medical & Hospital Negligence Since 1969
With so much on the line, it’s essential to speak with a skilled medical malpractice lawyer in Orlando as soon as possible!
We understand that dealing with an injury caused by medical or hospital negligence has surely shaken your faith and left you feeling vulnerable. Our mission is to make this experience less difficult by taking care of all the details related to your case. We will guide you through the entire process and provide you with the reliable information you need to make decisions that are well-informed and strategic. Whether you are filing a claim for yourself or a loved one, we have the determination and passion you need on your side at this time.
Birth injuries are among the most serious and heartbreaking forms of medical negligence we handle. If your child was injured during labor or delivery, visit our dedicated Orlando Birth Injury Attorneys page to learn how The Maher Law Firm can help your family.
Medical Malpractice Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What qualifies as medical malpractice in Florida?
A: Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, nurse, hospital, or other healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care, and that failure causes injury or death. Common examples include surgical errors, misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, anesthesia mistakes, and medication errors.
Q: How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim in Florida?
A: Florida's statute of limitations for medical malpractice is generally two years from the date the injury was discovered, or should have been discovered. In most cases there is an absolute deadline of four years from the date of the incident, regardless of when it was discovered.
Q: How much does it cost to hire a medical malpractice attorney?
A: At Maher Law Firm, we handle medical malpractice cases on a contingency fee basis — meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Q: What compensation can I recover in a Florida medical malpractice case?
A: You may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, future care costs, pain and suffering, and in cases of wrongful death, damages for your family's loss.
If you need legal guidance,please give our firm a callas soon as possible.
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