Florida Medical Malpractice Attorneys Holding Providers Accountable

When Healthcare Goes Wrong

From Misdiagnosis To Surgical Error

If you need a medical malpractice lawyer in Florida, Wooster Law investigates hospital and clinic errors across Broward, Palm Beach, and Lake County. Malpractice happens when providers fall below the standard of care and patients get hurt. These are complex cases that demand medical experts, tight timelines, and a firm ready to litigate.

Types Of Medical Malpractice We Handle

Where Negligence Causes Harm

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Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis


Missed conditions like stroke, cancer, or heart events lead to worse outcomes and costly treatment. We audit records and consult specialists to show what should have happened.

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Surgical Errors


Wrong site, retained objects, nerve damage, and anesthesia mistakes can cause permanent harm. We track operating room timelines and protocols to prove breach.

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Medication Errors


Wrong drug, dose, or interaction can trigger organ damage or stroke. Pharmacy and chart audits reveal where systems failed.

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Birth Injuries


Labor and delivery mistakes can injure mother or child. We retain OB and neonatal experts to establish causation and lifelong needs.

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Hospital Negligence and Infections


Poor staffing, sanitation lapses, and ignored vitals can lead to sepsis or falls. We connect policy failures to patient harm.

Proving A Medical Malpractice Claim

The Elements That Win

Duty Of Care

A doctor-patient relationship creates legal duties. We establish who was responsible for each decision.

Breach Of The Standard

We show how care fell below what a reasonably careful provider would do. Expert affidavits anchor this proof.

Causation

Records, timelines, and expert opinion tie the breach to the injury. We make the medical story clear and compelling.



Damages

Corrective procedures, future care, lost income, and pain and suffering must be quantified with precision. Our damages models meet courtroom scrutiny.

Why Malpractice Cases Are Different

Short Deadlines, Heavy Defense

Florida requires pre-suit notices and medical expert support before filing. Defense teams and insurers fight hard because exposure can be high. Wooster Law brings the resources and litigation posture these cases demand.

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Examples Of Medical Malpractice

How Errors Turn Into Injuries

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Medical Malpractice Questions Answered

Clear Guidance For Patients

  • What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice?

    Generally, you have two years from discovering the injury—and no more than four years from the date of the malpractice—under Florida’s statute of repose. Some exceptions exist for fraud or for minors. Because deadlines are strict, early review is essential.

  • Do I need a medical expert to prove malpractice?

    Yes. Florida law requires medical expert support before filing and expert testimony to prove breach and causation. We retain qualified specialists who can explain complex medical issues in clear, understandable terms.

  • Can I sue a hospital for a doctor’s mistake?

    Sometimes, depending on employment status and system failures. Hospitals are liable for their employees—such as nurses—and may also be responsible for negligent policies or oversight. We investigate contracts, staffing, and protocols to identify every responsible party.

  • What compensation can I recover?

    You may seek compensation for medical expenses, future care needs, lost income, and pain and suffering. In tragic cases, families can pursue wrongful death claims. We document every category of loss so your recovery reflects the full impact.

  • How expensive are these cases?

    Medical malpractice cases require expert reviews, depositions, and detailed record analysis. We work on a contingency basis and advance all costs—so you pay nothing upfront. Fees and expenses are only collected from the recovery if we win.

Related Practice Areas

Where Medical Issues Overlap

Ready When You Are

Wooster Law Handles Complex Medicine

Our boutique team assembles the right experts and pushes cases forward with precision. Contact us for a free consultation and a clear plan.