Tag Archives: Clearwater Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Will the Florida Supreme Court Strike Down Caps on “Noneconomic” Damages?

By Paul B. Genet | Posted on January 12, 2016

In 2003, Florida lawmakers decided to limit “noneconomic” damages in medical malpractice cases. This means even when a jury decides a plaintiff is entitled to a certain amount of compensation for injuries sustained due to a medical provider’s negligence, the judge may reduce the award to ensure it complies with the legislature’s arbitrary cap…. Read More »

The Importance of Expert Testimony in Medical Malpractice Cases

By Paul B. Genet | Posted on December 24, 2015

Although many people associate medical malpractice solely with physician error, other health care providers, such as emergency medical technicians, can seriously injure (or kill) patients by failing to follow an appropriate standard of professional care. After all, when you call 911, you expect emergency workers to respond and provide necessary medical care. When they… Read More »

Understanding the Role of Arbitration in Florida Medical Malpractice Cases

By Paul B. Genet | Posted on December 18, 2015

When a patient intends to bring a medical malpractice lawsuit under Florida law, the health care provider (or his insurance company) can make an “an offer to arbitrate in which liability is deemed admitted and arbitration will be held only on the issue of damages.” In some cases, arbitration offers a quicker and less… Read More »

Understanding the Patients’ Right to Know About Adverse Medical Incidents

By Paul B. Genet | Posted on December 8, 2015

In medical malpractice cases, Florida patients have certain legal rights when seeking information about about a health care provider’s past actions which may have hurt other patients. In 2004, Florida voters approved an amendment to the state’s constitution (known as Amendment 7) which expressly provides “patients have a right to have access to any… Read More »