Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Tampa, FL

130+ Years of Combined Experience. Multiple Attorneys on Every Case.

Patients wrongly injured by physicians or hospitals have the right under Florida law to sue for damages. These cases are among the most procedurally demanding personal injury claims in the state, requiring medical and nursing experts willing to testify that a healthcare provider deviated from the accepted standard of care under Fla. Stat. § 766.102. Hospitals, physicians, nurses, anesthesiologists, and outpatient facilities can all be named as defendants depending on who was involved in the patient’s care. The defense side arrives with experienced attorneys and substantial resources, making skilled plaintiff-side representation critical.

Proceeding with a claim also requires meeting strict technical requirements, including serving the provider with formal notice of the intent to bring a medical negligence claim, accompanied by an affidavit from a medical expert confirming that negligence occurred and caused a substantial injury. At The Yerrid Law Firm, P.A., our medical malpractice attorneys are ready to fight for those wrongly injured or killed by the negligence of medical professionals or hospitals. Our team brings over 130 years of combined legal experience across medical negligence, wrongful death, product liability, premises liability, and complex commercial litigation. Multiple attorneys work collaboratively on every case, giving Tampa clients the benefit of more than one legal mind building their claim strategy. We represent clients in Tampa and nationwide, and we work on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Contact us today at (888) 214-1442 to speak with a medical malpractice attorney about your case.

What Compensation Covers in a Florida Medical Malpractice Case

One of the first questions victims and their families ask is how much a medical malpractice case might be worth. There’s no honest answer without a detailed review of the specific facts, but several components consistently factor into the analysis:

• The type and severity of the injury
• Physical and mental pain and suffering
• Past and future costs of medications, surgery, treatment, and rehabilitative care
• Lost income, both current and future
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of consortium for an affected spouse or family members

Because Florida currently has no statutory cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases, juries may award whatever amount they determine is appropriate for pain and suffering. No two cases are alike, and an honest valuation requires a detailed review of the medical records, expert opinions, and the patient’s individual circumstances.

Filing Deadlines for Florida Medical Malpractice Claims

Under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(c), a medical malpractice claim must generally be filed within 2 years from when the injury occurred or was discovered, or reasonably should have been discovered with due diligence. Florida also imposes a 4-year statute of repose as an outer ceiling: no medical malpractice action may be filed more than 4 years after the date of the incident, regardless of when the injury was discovered.

Several exceptions apply. Cases involving fraud, concealment, or intentional misrepresentation may be filed up to 7 years from the incident. Claims on behalf of minors may be filed before the child’s eighth birthday. When the case involves wrongful death caused by medical negligence, the deadline is 2 years from the date of death, and those claims can generally be brought only by a surviving spouse, a parent of a minor child, or a minor child who lost a parent. It’s also worth knowing that the mandatory 90-day pre-suit notice period tolls the statute of limitations while the required investigation is underway.

Waiting too long risks losing the right to file entirely, even in cases with strong evidence. Our attorneys can advise Tampa clients on how these deadlines apply to their specific situation and work to avoid an untimely filing.