You have a right to receive competent medical care. The bringing of a medical negligence claim in the State of Florida is an extremely complicated matter, with numerous hurdles to overcome. To be successful in your claim, you must prove that the health care provider was negligent and that the negligence caused your injury.
If you or a loved one fell victim to medical malpractice, we urge you to contact a Fort Myers personal injury lawyer from Garvin Injury Law today.
Call (239) 277-0005 to get started with a free case review.
Why Choose Us?
At Garvin Injury Law, we bring over 50 years of proven success to every case we handle. Clients across Florida trust us because we combine experience, compassion, and results-driven strategies. When you choose our firm, you get:
- Experienced trial lawyers who aren’t afraid to take your case to court
- Millions recovered for clients in verdicts and settlements
- No out-of-pocket fees—you pay nothing unless we win
- Hands-on attention from attorneys who truly care about your outcome
Injured due to Medical Malpractice?
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What A Fort Myers Medical Malpractice Attorney Will Do For You
If we have determined that there is a reasonable likelihood of medical negligence, our attorneys will:
Immediately take steps to preserve all evidence necessary to pursue your claim.
Have your medical records reviewed by an expert or experts in the appropriate fields of medicine.
Meet with you personally and seriously explore the likelihood of the success of your potential claim.
Explain to you the basis upon which we will represent you and request that you sign a contingent fee contract.
Conduct focus group studies in front of 18 potential jurors making up three potential juries in the county where the case will be tried to predict your claim’s success is presented to a jury.
Prepare a demand package and attempt to resolve your claim amicably.
If we cannot settle your claim, we will file suit and aggressively pursue your claim against all medical providers responsible for your injuries.
Once you have received your due settlement, oftentimes a medical lien will be established to cover medical bills — to prepare for this situation, contact our Fort Myers hospital bill and lien resolution attorneys today.
My initial impression of Leland was one of trust. He was sympathetic to our injuries and passionate about our case. We would absolutely turn to him again if the need ever arises.
Kathy
How Long Do I Have To File A Medical Malpractice Suit In Florida?
First and foremost, unlike all other negligence claims, there are extremely short periods of time within which you must take action.
If you do not serve a formal notice with an affidavit of negligence from a similar health care provider attached within two (2) years of the time you first knew or should have known there was medical negligence, your claim will be forever barred.
Additionally, all claims must be brought within four (4) years of the date of the treatment, no matter when the negligence was discovered.
Proven Medical Malpractice Case Results at Garvin Injury Law
Our experience in the handling of medical negligence claims is extensive. Our Fort Myers medical malpractice attorneys have obtained over 15 million dollars in jury verdicts in medical malpractice claims within the last few years alone.
The following list contains some of the medical malpractice actions in which we have been recently involved:
Medical Malpractice Case Results
- Failure to diagnose tongue cancer – Jury verdict of $6,400,000 in Broward County, Florida
- Failure to diagnose throat cancer – Confidential settlement providing lifetime benefits in Hernando County, Florida
- Negligent administration of drugs and anesthesia during facelift – Confidential Settlement in Lee County, Florida
- Plastic Surgery negligence in the performing of a breast lift and augmentation – Jury Verdict of $8,300,000 in Lee County, Florida.
- Dental Malpractice resulting in the loss of 16 teeth – Confidential Settlement in Collier County, Florida.
- Failure to diagnose childhood immune deficiency prior to administering a live-virus polio vaccine resulting in severe brain injuries – Confidential Settlement in Lee County, Florida.
- Failure to diagnose autoimmune disorder leading to death – Confidential Settlement in Lee County, Florida.
Contact A Fort Myers Medical Negligence Lawyer Today
If you feel that you or a loved one has been a victim of medical negligence and you contact our office, we will request that you provide us with a quick summary of why you feel that there was medical negligence.
We may ask you to provide a written summary of the basis of your claim. Especially for something severe such as head trauma, our brain injury lawyers in Fort Myers will immediately review the facts relating to your medical care to determine whether there is a potentially valid claim for medical negligence.
For more information on the many other medical negligence cases that we have handled, please do not hesitate to contact Garvin Injury Law online or call (239) 277-0005 to set up a free consultation with our experienced medical malpractice attorneys in Fort Myers.