Medical Malpractice is a term used to denote the existence of negligence on the part of some medical professional in rendering medical care. In general, there are three types of Medical Malpractice:

1. Misdiagnosis
   
   
2. Medical Misconduct - such as sexual miscondunct, or inappropriate behavior.
   
   
3. Negligent Treatment
   

In Florida, an action for medical malpractice must be brought within two years from the date of the inciden of from the date when the incicident reasonably should have been discovered. Prior to the filing of a Medical Malpractice action, Florida mandates a Pre-Suit Investigation which requires all Claimants to send a Notice of Intent to initiate a lawsuit to the alleged guilty parties, along with an affidavit from a medical expert (hired by the Claimants) stating that there are reasonable grounds to believe that each named person was acting negligently.

PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY

It is important to know your rights when you have been injured. If you were injured from someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. A personal injury may result in medical bills, lost wages, and other damages that you may recover from a negligent party.