Florida Medical Malpractice Law at a Glance
Statute of Limitations
2 years from discovery, 4-year repose
Discovery Rule
2 years from discovery
Damage Cap
None
Key Statute
FL medical malpractice law
State-specific statutes and case law govern filing deadlines and damage limitations.
Filing Exceptions & Tolling Provisions in Florida
The following exceptions may extend or modify the standard filing deadline in Florida:
- Fraudulent concealment: 7-year repose
- Minors under 8: no bar before age 8
- 90-day pre-suit investigation
Notable Medical Malpractice Verdicts & Settlements in Florida
Verdict
$7.8M
Posterior circulation stroke missed
Repeat presentations for dizziness; no MRI until permanent deficit set in.
Settlement
$3.4M
NICU medication overdose
Tenfold dosing error from a transcription mistake on the order.
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