Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Tallahassee Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Protecting Victims of Medical Negligence in Florida

As patients, we invest extensive trust in medical personnel to assess and prioritize our unique needs. While healthcare providers play an integral part in caring for our health, no medical professional is immune to human error. In the unfortunate event that harm is suffered due to medical negligence, securing representation from a trusted medical malpractice lawyer is imperative to protect and exercise your rights in Florida.

Fortunately, our Tallahassee medical malpractice attorneys are here to help. With thousands of cases handled and hundreds of millions of dollars recovered for wrongfully injured victims, you can count on our lawyers at Perry & Young to pursue justice on your behalf. If you or a loved one suffered harm due to medical negligence, our firm can fight tirelessly for fair compensation and provide the personalized representation you deserve.

If you or a loved one was a victim of medical malpractice, our dedicated lawyers are here to help. Call (850) 215-7777 to request a free consultation.

Advocating for Injured Patients in Tallahassee

Our Tallahassee attorneys represent clients in various legal matters, from birth injury claims to workers' comp disputes to nursing home abuse lawsuits. No matter the complexities of your claim, our team has over 15 years of experience to guide your steps with wisdom and clarity, empowering you to pursue justice after being wrongfully injured by someone else’s negligence. If you’re preparing to file a medical malpractice claim in Tallahassee or the surrounding area, look no further than our passionate attorneys to protect your rights and seek fair compensation.

Medical negligence can complicate your health and jeopardize your future. Our lawyers can help. Contact us online to discuss your case.

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What Constitutes Medical Malpractice in Florida?

Under Florida Statutes §766.101, medical malpractice occurs when medical professionals—such as nurses, providers, surgeons, radiologists, hospitals, and other healthcare personnel—fail to provide a reasonable standard of medical care to patients, resulting in preventable harm.

The statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Florida is generally two years from the date the injury was discovered or should have been discovered. Before filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, a pre-suit process must be followed, which involves notifying the healthcare provider of the intent to sue and investigating the claim.

If a medical malpractice claim is successful, the injured party may be entitled to compensation for various damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.

It’s important to seek sound counsel from a qualified medical malpractice lawyer who can help fortify your case with relevant evidence, present a compelling argument to back up your claims, and negotiate effectively on your behalf with involved parties (such as insurers and medical organizations) to recover damages.

Your Dedicated Attorneys

You Only Pay When You Collect

Our work is conducted on a contingent fee basis. This means that you pay nothing unless we make a recovery on your behalf.
Experienced Trial Attorneys

Each case is assigned to a lead attorney and a supporting attorney. This ensures continuity during the legal process and enables us to provide responsive service.
Hundreds of Millions Recovered

At Perry & Young Law Firm, we take pride in championing the rights of our clients. We have secured hundreds of millions for our clients.

Proving Medical Negligence in Tallahassee

To successfully bring a medical malpractice lawsuit against an offending physician, provider, or medical organization, petitioners must establish various key elements, including:

Duty of Care: To effectively establish medical negligence in Florida, you must prove that your provider owed you a certain standard of medical care.
Breach of Duty: Injured patients must establish that their provider breached the aforementioned duty of care through medical negligence. In other words, claimants must prove that the liable party deviated from the standard of care expected from similar professionals in similar circumstances.
Damages: To initiate a medical malpractice lawsuit, victims must show that the harm resulting from medical malpractice is compensatory (e.g., there are recoverable damages to be sought). A medical malpractice lawyer can help clients pursue maximum compensation for their suffering.
Causation: Causation is the most important element to establish in any medical malpractice case. Injured patients must prove that the medical professional's negligent actions directly caused the patient's injury.

Common Types of Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice can manifest in many forms.

Common examples of medical malpractice for patients to be aware of include:

Anesthesia errors: Errors related to anesthesia are extremely serious and can lead to devastating consequences, such as administering anesthesia too early or too late, failing to monitor the patient’s vitals while they’re under anesthesia, failure to respond to anesthesia complications, or failure to intubate.
Prescription drug errors: From prescribing the wrong medication dosage to recommending the wrong drug altogether, prescription drug errors can have serious consequences for a patient's health and well-being.
Misdiagnosis: This occurs when a physician incorrectly diagnoses a patient’s condition, putting them at serious risk of harm. For example, if your provider diagnoses your headache as a routine migraine instead of a stroke, this can qualify as an act of medical malpractice.
Delayed diagnosis: Failing to diagnose a health condition promptly is also considered a form of medical negligence, as failing to provide a timely diagnosis can lead to new and exacerbated health complications for affected patients.
Surgical errors: Mistakes by medical personnel during surgeries and procedures can lead to medical malpractice lawsuits in Florida, such as operating on the wrong part of the body, damaging healthy organs during surgery, or leaving medical devices or instruments in the patient’s body following the surgery.

At Perry & Young, our attorneys possess the necessary knowledge and skills required to navigate the most complex medical malpractice cases. As former accident investigators with a diverse legal background in personal injury law, employment law disputes, workers’ compensation, and nursing home abuse, you can trust our us to fight for the favorable outcome you and your loved ones deserve during this challenging time.

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Client's Love Us

At Perry & Young, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.

"Lance Berry genuinely and sincerely has compassion for others."
I’m so very grateful for choosing this firm. Also I highly recommend Lance Berry! He has went above and beyond to help me. He genuinely and sincerely has compassion for others. He was very kind and understanding about my injuries and situations. Thank you so very much for everything you’ve done. I am forever grateful and will spread the word to anyone I know whom needs help after an accident!!!

- Jennifer W.
"Always willing to help EVERYONE in their surrounding community!"
Perry & Young, P.A. is an amazing injury firm! They support many local clubs and school organizations around the Panhandle of Florida, including my FFA chapter at Cottondale High School. They are very friendly group of individuals and are always willing to help EVERYONE in their surrounding community!

- Charlize R.
"Their support for their community is phenomenal."
Perry & Young, P.A. is an amazing attorney office. Their support for their community is phenomenal. They sponsor and constantly support many of the clubs and organizations in the Panhandle. I know personally that they sponsor the Cottondale FFA Chapter and supports us in anything we do

- Kaitlyn H.
"I want to Thank and Applaud P&Y Firm for supporting the Accident Scene Management class"
I want to Thank and Applaud P&Y Firm for supporting the Accident Scene Management class this past weekend. Not only did they make it affordable for motorcyclists to take this life saving class, they provided lunch with Mike Zinszer Atty present to share info on insurance tips and legal info specifically for people who ride.

- Cynthia L.
"I would definitely utilize this law office if needed again in the future."
This law office was wonderful, and they explained everything in detail, which made the process a pleasant experience. The legal team kept me informed throughout this process. Maggie was responsive and knowledgeable when I had questions. In addition, she was quick to respond and assisted in making this legal process seamless. I would highly recommend this law office to friends or family, and I would definitely utilize this law office if needed again in the future.

- Trachell C.
"They treated me like family."
Perry & Young Law Firm represented me with my discrimination case. Mrs. Jeanetta Brown conducted my intake and was a great pleasure to work with! From the beginning of initial contact to the end of my settlement, they treated me like family. The defendants wanted to treat me as a nuance, but my Perry & Young Law Firm didn’t treat me as such and made sure I was fairly compensated. I appreciate their patience, handling my case with care, and respect!

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"I’m grateful to have chosen a firm that was professional, caring and made the process go smoothly."
I’m grateful to have chosen a firm that was professional, caring and made the process go smoothly. Ted and his team had great follow through and kept me informed throughout the entire process. I fully trust them and wouldn’t call anyone else.

- Melissa M.
"Perry and Young is a fantastic Law firm to work with!"
Perry and Young is a fantastic Law firm to work with! I have personally worked with Ted Howell on multiple occasions and he has been kind, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend Ted and Perry Young.

- Christopher A.