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If you or a loved one are injured as a result of a medical professional’s negligence, it’s called medical malpractice. For your injuries, or in cases where death occurs, you can claim compensation from the negligent medical professional. To file a medical malpractice lawsuit you have to do so within the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations is a state law which sets out the time frame you have to file a lawsuit.
This law has a second part called the statute of repose. The rule bars a patient from taking legal action more than four years after the malpractice occurred. This means if you discover an injury after four years, your case will be dismissed if you sue. The lawsuit can be allowed if a medical provider tried to cover up the malpractice so you couldn’t know earlier. In such a case, the four-year time period can be extended to seven years. The statute of limitations on medical malpractice can be confusing. That’s why you need the help of a Florida medical malpractice lawyer. If you believe you have a valid case of medical malpractice you should talk to a lawyer immediately.
A court will definitely not hear your case after the statute of limitations deadline has passed. If you file a claim, the defendant is likely to bring a motion to dismiss. They will bring tell the court you failed to comply with the statute of limitations. Their motions to dismiss will certainly be allowed. This will mean losing out on compensation even if you had a strong malpractice case. Talk to a medical malpractice lawyer immediately if you suspect a doctor was negligent. They will advise you on how much time you have to file a malpractice lawsuit. Doing so early also gives your lawyer enough time to investigate and prepare. Insurance companies may take advantage of the situation if you delay the submission of claims for compensation. They can drag out the settlement talks until the time to go to court runs out. If that happens you won’t have leverage against them.
At Burnetti, P.A. we have handled numerous cases of medical malpractice. Our lawyers can help you file a lawsuit in cases involving:
For your medical malpractice lawsuit to be a success your attorney would have to prove a number of factors.
In a medical malpractice lawsuit, you have an entitlement to economic, non-economic and punitive damages. This includes medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and loss of consortium.
At Burnetti, P.A. we know medical malpractice lawsuits can be difficult to prove. Our medical malpractice attorneys, however, have years of legal experience and good medical knowledge. This puts us in a good position to handle your medical malpractice lawsuit. Insurance companies will give you a low settlement or deny your claim if you don’t have legal representation. So don’t try to make your claim for compensation alone. Our lawyers will take the fight to the insurance company. They will work to get you the maximum compensation for injuries or wrongful death. Talk to us immediately after you suffer an injury due to medical malpractice. Consultations are free and you won’t pay any legal fee until we get you compensation. Let us handle your case. We won’t rest until you get compensation for injuries or the wrongful death of a loved one.
Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and founder of Burnetti, P.A., Doug Burnetti has spent his career fighting for the injured across Florida. Known for his courtroom skill and dedication to justice, he leads a firm built on integrity, strength, and results—recognized by Florida Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell® for excellence in trial advocacy.
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. It was approved by attorney Doug Burnetti, founder of Burnetti, P.A., a board-certified civil trial lawyer with experience handling cases involving auto accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and product liability.
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