Boca Raton Regional Hospital and the surrounding network of surgical centers, clinics, and specialty practices serve a large and often elderly population. When a physician, surgeon, or facility departs from the accepted standard of care, the consequences, misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, can be devastating.

Why Gold & Gold in Boca Raton

Attorneys David H. Gold and Keith A. Pierro handle medical malpractice cases from our office at 7777 Glades Road, Suite 409. We have built a network of qualified medical experts across specialties who can review records, provide the corroborating affidavit required under Florida law, and testify in the 15th Judicial Circuit. Our proximity to Boca Raton Regional Hospital and local specialists allows us to gather records and retain experts efficiently.

Boca Raton courts, deadlines & Florida rules

Florida medical malpractice claims carry a two-year statute of limitations under Fla. Stat. 95.11(4)(b), running from the date of the incident or, in some cases, from when the patient knew or should have known of the malpractice. Before filing suit, claimants must complete the Chapter 766 pre-suit investigation process: serve a Notice of Intent on each prospective defendant, conduct a 90-day investigation period, and attach a corroborating expert affidavit. Skipping any step can be fatal to the claim. Cases are heard in the 15th Judicial Circuit in West Palm Beach.

Common malpractice cases we see in Boca Raton

  • Surgical errors and wrong-site surgery at Boca Raton Regional Hospital and area surgical centers
  • Failure to diagnose cancer or cardiac events in Palm Beach County outpatient settings
  • Anesthesia errors during elective and emergency procedures
  • Birth injuries at labor and delivery units in the Boca Raton area
  • Emergency-room misdiagnosis of stroke or sepsis
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Chapter 766 pre-suit process and why does it matter in Florida?
Before you can file a malpractice lawsuit in Florida, you must serve a Notice of Intent on each defendant and allow a 90-day investigation window. You must also provide a corroborating affidavit from a qualified medical expert. The process adds time to the timeline, so starting early with an attorney is essential to preserve the two-year deadline.
Can I sue Boca Raton Regional Hospital directly, or only the doctor?
Depending on the facts, you may have claims against the facility, the treating physician, and other providers. Hospitals can be liable for the negligence of employed staff, inadequate credentialing, or systemic failures. We identify all responsible parties during the pre-suit investigation.
How long do Boca Raton malpractice cases typically take to resolve?
Given Florida's mandatory pre-suit process, most cases take one to three years from Notice of Intent to resolution, whether by settlement or trial in the 15th Judicial Circuit. Cases with complex expert issues or multiple defendants may take longer.