Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Case?
Do you have a medical malpractice case? Follow this guide to determine if your situation meets the requirements to file a claim under Florida law. Florida Medical Malpractice Requirements There are 3 legal requirements to file a claim for malpractice in Florida: Your doctor made a negligent mistake that caused you harm. You suffered damages… read more
What is the “Impact Rule”?
The “Impact Rule” in Florida says that if you want to sue someone for causing you emotional distress, you need to have been physically hurt in some way because of their actions. However, there are exceptions to the Impact Rule, such as cases involving ingestion of contaminated food, breaches of confidentiality by psychotherapists, and certain… read more
Tampa’s Guide to Handling Hit-and-Run Car Accidents
A hit-and-run car accident is one in which at least one of the parties involved flees the scene of the accident without stopping, exchanging information and fulfilling the other responsibilities bestowed upon drivers in Tampa. Hit-and-runs can have devastating consequences, as injured victims may suffer from dangerous delays in medical treatment. It is also more… read more
Common Injuries From Car Accidents in Florida
The mechanics of a car accident mean that a victim could suffer injury to virtually any part of the body in a crash. However, certain types of injuries are more commonly reported in car accident cases than others. If you or a loved one sustained an injury of any type in a motor vehicle collision… read more
Can an Adult Child Sue for a Parent’s Wrongful Death if They Aren’t Financially Dependent?
Yes, adult children can sue for the wrongful death of a parent, even if they are not financially dependent on their parents. In many cases, adult children are entitled to recover damages for the loss of prospective net accumulations (the money their deceased parent could have saved and left for them in their will). It’s… read more
What is the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in Florida?
The statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Florida is two years. That means you have 2 years to file a malpractice claim after the date the incident takes place or two years from the date that the negligence was discovered. However, there are some additional rules and circumstances where a different statute of limitations… read more