Miami is home to some of the nation's largest trauma and teaching hospitals, Jackson Memorial, Baptist Health South Florida, and the University of Miami Health System, yet serious medical errors still occur. A missed cancer diagnosis, a surgical mistake at Jackson Memorial's Ryder Trauma Center, or a medication error at a Coral Gables specialty clinic can permanently alter a life. Florida's medical malpractice framework is among the most procedurally complex in the country, and Gold & Gold has the experience to navigate every step.

Why Gold & Gold in Miami

Philip A. Gold and David H. Gold work with board-certified medical experts who can speak credibly about the standard of care at Miami's major hospital systems. We have handled cases involving Jackson Memorial, Baptist Health, and UM Health physicians, and we understand the hospital credentialing and peer-review records that can establish institutional liability. Our Dadeland office is strategically located for meetings with clients recovering at nearby medical facilities and for filings at the 11th Circuit courthouse.

Miami courts, deadlines & Florida rules

Florida imposes a two-year statute of limitations for medical malpractice (Fla. Stat. Section 95.11(4)(b)), with a four-year statute of repose that can bar even undiscovered claims. Before filing suit, claimants must complete Florida's Chapter 766 pre-suit investigation: a 90-day notice period, mandatory corroborating expert affidavit, and a pre-suit screening that can add months to the timeline. Missing the notice window can forfeit the claim entirely. Cases in Miami-Dade are filed in the 11th Judicial Circuit, where jury selection in med-mal cases demands careful preparation and local expertise.

Common medical malpractice cases we see in Miami

  • Delayed diagnosis of stroke or cardiac events in South Florida emergency departments
  • Surgical errors and wrong-site procedures at Miami-Dade hospital operating rooms
  • Birth injuries at Jackson Memorial and Baptist Health Labor and Delivery units
  • Anesthesia complications during elective procedures at Miami outpatient surgery centers
  • Medication dosing errors in high-volume Miami-Dade ICU and post-surgical units
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Florida's Chapter 766 pre-suit requirement and how does it affect my Miami case?
Before you can file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Florida, you must send a Notice of Intent to the prospective defendant(s) and attach a corroborating expert affidavit. The defendant has 90 days to investigate and respond. Failure to comply with this process can result in dismissal. We manage every pre-suit step and retain qualified experts immediately after you contact us.
The injury happened at Jackson Memorial, does suing a public hospital change anything?
Yes. Jackson Memorial is operated by the Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County, making it subject to Florida's sovereign immunity cap of $200,000 per claimant ($300,000 per incident) unless the Legislature authorizes a claims bill for larger amounts. This cap does not apply to private hospitals like Baptist Health. Our attorneys analyze whether the defendant is a public or private entity at the outset.
How do I know if what happened to me qualifies as malpractice?
Not every bad medical outcome is malpractice. Florida law requires proof that the provider's care fell below the accepted standard, and that the deviation directly caused your injury. We conduct a free confidential review of your records and consult with a medical expert before advising you on whether you have a viable case.