Birth Injury Attorney in Jacksonville, Florida

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Local Courts

Courts in Jacksonville, Florida

Duval County Circuit Court — Civil Division

501 W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202

U.S. District Court, M.D. Florida — Jacksonville Division

300 N Hogan St, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Medical Facilities

Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Jacksonville

Wolfson Children's Hospital — Baptist Health

800 Prudential Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32207

UF Health Jacksonville

655 W 8th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209

Memorial Hospital Jacksonville

3625 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Liability Overview

Liability Considerations in Jacksonville

Florida has a 2-year statute of limitations for medical malpractice. Florida's NICA program provides administrative compensation for qualifying neurological birth injuries — but accepting NICA benefits waives the right to sue. A birth injury attorney can evaluate whether the case qualifies for NICA and whether litigation offers a greater recovery. Florida's $33.15 million HIE verdict and $7.8 million birth injury case demonstrate the scope of litigation recoveries available in the state.