Your Medical Malpractice Case Begins With a Single Conversation
The Law Offices of Jorge L. Flores, P.A., in Miami, Florida, understands that when families seek medical care from a healthcare provider, they place an extraordinary degree of trust in the training, judgment, and diligence of the professionals who treat them. However, the truth is that medical negligence can turn that trust into a lifetime of physical suffering, emotional devastation, and overwhelming financial hardship for the patient and the entire family.
Experts estimate that as many as 10,000 individuals die each year in the state of Florida alone due to preventable medical errors, and countless more sustain injuries that fundamentally alter the trajectory of their lives. We provide a free, comprehensive case review to every individual who believes that he or she may have been harmed by the negligence of a medical professional, because we understand that the decision to pursue a medical malpractice claim is one of the most difficult a family will ever face.
97% of patients who suffer a negligent medical injury in the United States never file a formal claim.
What We Evaluate During Your Free Consultation
It is significant to note that not all bad medical outcomes are by any means the result of medical errors or malpractice. The human body is extraordinarily complex, and there are clinical situations in which a physician can adhere to every accepted protocol and the patient may still experience an adverse result.
This is precisely why we conduct a thorough evaluation of every prospective case before advising a client on the merits of their claim. We owe our clients honesty above everything else. If the evidence does not support a viable claim, we tell them; we do not waste their time, and we do not give them false hope. If the evidence does support a claim, we fight for them with everything we have.
The free case review encompasses a detailed preliminary analysis of the medical records, treatment history, and clinical circumstances surrounding the alleged injury. Under Section 766.203 of the Florida Statutes, any individual seeking to pursue a medical malpractice claim must first conduct a reasonable investigation and secure a verified written medical expert opinion from a qualified healthcare provider who specializes in the same or similar specialty as the prospective defendant, as mandated by Section 766.102 of the Florida Statutes.
We retain the best medical experts, investigators, and legal professionals in the field to evaluate whether the treating physician or healthcare facility breached the accepted standard of care, and whether that breach proximately caused the patient’s injury. This meticulous approach ensures that every aspect of the case is thoroughly examined and that our clients receive an honest, informed assessment of their legal options from the very first conversation.
Common Misconception: “My doctor made a mistake, but it probably was not serious enough to warrant a lawsuit.”
The Reality: Research consistently demonstrates that the vast majority of patients who suffer a negligent medical injury never pursue a claim, oftentimes because they do not recognize the clinical warning signs of malpractice. These warning signs may manifest in various forms, including, but not limited to, unexpected complications following a routine procedure, a sudden and unexplained change in a provider’s demeanor, additional corrective surgeries that were not part of the original treatment plan, or a worsening condition despite adherence to the prescribed course of care. If any of these circumstances sound familiar, you may have a viable claim, and we encourage you to contact our firm for a confidential evaluation.
Critical Deadlines You Cannot Afford to Miss
Florida law imposes strict temporal boundaries on medical malpractice claims that, if missed, permanently eliminate the right to seek compensation.
Under Section 95.11 of the Florida Statutes, an action for medical malpractice must generally be commenced within two years from the time the incident is discovered, or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence. Furthermore, regardless of when the injury is actually discovered, the statute of repose dictates that in no event shall the action be commenced later than four years from the date of the incident or occurrence out of which the cause of action accrued. The singular exception to this absolute deadline involves minor children, for whom the statute of repose shall not bar an action filed on or before the child’s eighth birthday.
These deadlines are unforgiving. Because the mandatory presuit investigation process under Section 766.106 of the Florida Statutes requires a 90-day notice period before a lawsuit can even be filed, early consultation with our firm is imperative to preserve your rights and protect your family’s future. We refuse to allow a deadline to destroy a meritorious claim, which is why we urge every prospective client to contact us as soon as they suspect medical negligence.
You will never pay a fee unless we recover compensation on your behalf. We handle all medical malpractice cases on a contingency fee basis, which means the firm advances all costs of the investigation, including the retention of medical experts, the retrieval of certified medical records, and all filing expenses. You pay nothing out of pocket, and you owe nothing unless and until we achieve a successful result in your case.
It is significant to note that the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation reports that medical malpractice insurers paid over $1.16 billion in indemnity across 890 paid claims in the most recent reporting year, with a statewide average payout exceeding $1.3 million per successful claim. Florida plaintiffs secure a successful financial recovery in approximately 47% to 51% of closed cases, a rate significantly higher than the national average, precisely because only the most thoroughly vetted and meritorious claims survive the rigorous presuit process. We apply this same level of meticulous vetting to every prospective case from the initial consultation forward.
Take the First Step Toward Justice
Not every medical outcome that causes harm is the result of negligence, and not every situation warrants the pursuit of a medical malpractice claim. However, if you believe that your injuries were caused by the negligence of a healthcare provider, including, but not limited to, a medical doctor, surgeon, anesthesiologist, nurse, hospital, or outpatient surgical center, it is imperative that you contact our firm as soon as possible to evaluate your situation before critical deadlines expire. We may be able to help you determine the best course of action. We will work hard to achieve the best possible outcome either at trial or through settlement, because we believe that every injured victim and their family throughout Florida deserves access to the highest quality legal representation and the maximum compensation available under the law.
Call the Law Offices of Jorge L. Flores, P.A., today for your free, confidential case review.