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Medical Malpractice Statistics in Miami
2 years from discovery; 4-year repose
SOL
None (struck down 2017)
Non-Economic Cap
90-day notice + expert opinion required; 90-day investigation period
Pre-Suit Process
Courts in Miami, Florida
Miami-Dade County Circuit Court — Civil Division
73 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Miami
Jackson Memorial Hospital
1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136
University of Miami Health / UHealth Tower
1475 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
3100 SW 62nd Ave, Miami, FL 33155
Liability Considerations in Miami
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.