Medical Malpractice Attorney in Miami, Florida

Medical Malpractice in Miami

Miami-Dade County is Florida's largest malpractice market and one of the most plaintiff-favorable venues in the Southeast. The elimination of Florida's non-economic cap in 2017 means Miami juries can award unlimited pain and suffering damages. Jackson Memorial Hospital — one of the busiest public hospitals in the US with 1,500+ beds and one of the nation's busiest trauma centers — handles an extremely high volume of high-risk OB, trauma, and complex surgical cases, making it a frequent and significant malpractice defendant. Claims against Jackson Memorial and the broader Jackson Health System require compliance with Florida's pre-suit notice requirements AND the Florida Government Tort Claims Act notice provisions, since Jackson is operated by the public Jackson Health System Authority. The 90-day pre-suit notice process and mandatory defendant investigation period mean the effective filing date is 3-6 months after the initial notice is served.