Medical Malpractice Statistics in Tampa
2 years from discovery; 4-year repose
SOL
None (struck down 2017)
Non-Economic Cap
James A. Haley VA Hospital — FTCA, 2-year administrative claim
VA Claims
Courts in Tampa, Florida
Hillsborough County Circuit Court — Civil Division
800 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Tampa
Tampa General Hospital
1 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 33606
Moffitt Cancer Center
12902 Magnolia Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
Liability Considerations in Tampa
Medical Malpractice in Tampa
Tampa and Hillsborough County are a major Florida malpractice market anchored by Tampa General Hospital — a Level I trauma center and the primary teaching hospital for USF Health — and Moffitt Cancer Center, one of the nation's premier cancer research and treatment facilities. Florida's no-cap environment (following the 2017 Kalitan decision) means Hillsborough County juries can award unlimited pain and suffering. Tampa General's affiliation with USF Health means many of its physicians are academic faculty members whose malpractice insurance is provided through the USF self-insurance program — a distinct framework from private hospital systems. James A. Haley VA Hospital in Tampa is a major tertiary VA medical center serving veterans in the region; all claims against VA facilities require FTCA administrative filing.
Your Legal Team
Diane Ferraro
Senior Associate
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Diane Ferraro brings an uncommon perspective to medical malpractice litigation — before becoming an attorney, she worked as a registered nurse in emergency and critical care settings for 5 years. This clinical background allows her to read medical records with the trained eye of a healthcare professional, identify deviations from standard protocols, and communicate medical concepts to juries in accessible, compelling terms. Over her 18-year legal career she has focused on emergency room malpractice, including missed stroke, missed heart attack, and misidentified sepsis cases. She has recovered over $50 million for Florida medical malpractice victims and was named a Florida Super Lawyer in Medical Malpractice for seven consecutive years.
Education
- J.D., University of Florida Levin College of Law (2008)
- B.S., Nursing, Florida Atlantic University (2005)