Suffered Harm from Medical Negligence?
When a healthcare provider's negligence causes you harm, you need more than just a lawyer — you need a determined advocate who understands Florida's complex medical malpractice laws. At Maaswinkel Law, we combine deep local knowledge with thorough trial preparation to pursue the full compensation Florida law allows.
Hundreds of cases won!
Orlando based Medical Malpractice Attorney
When Medical Negligence Harms You, Trust Maaswinkel Law to Fight.
When a healthcare provider’s negligence causes you harm, you need more than just a lawyer—you need a fierce advocate who understands Florida’s complex medical malpractice laws. At Maaswinkel Law, we combine deep local knowledge with national-level results to fight for every dollar you deserve.
Proven Results
Millions recovered for Orlando clients, including medical negligence victims.
No Upfront Costs
You pay nothing unless we secure a medical malpractice settlement or verdict.
Local & Responsive
Based in Orlando, we know the courts, the healthcare systems, and their insurers.
Personalized Service
You’ll always talk to your attorney, not a call center, about your injury claim.
Common Medical Malpractice Injuries & Damages
Medical negligence can lead to devastating and often preventable injuries, significantly impacting a patient’s quality of life and future.
- Wrongful death due to medical error
- Worsening of existing conditions
- Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of serious illness
- Birth injuries (cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy)
- Surgical errors (wrong-site surgery, retained instruments)
- Medication errors or adverse drug reactions
The Maaswinkel Law Difference
What We Fight to Recover:
- Extensive past and future medical expenses
- Pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life
- Disfigurement or permanent disability
- Loss of earning capacity or lost wages
- Adaptive equipment & long-term care costs
- Punitive damages (in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct)
Not sure what you can claim? Contact our Orlando medical malpractice attorney now — we’ll help you understand what your case is worth.
What to Do If You Suspect Medical Malpractice in Orlando
Acting early protects both your health and your right to a claim. If you think a medical error harmed you, take these steps:
Request your complete medical records
Ask for all records, charts, and test results in writing.
Get an independent second opinion
Have another qualified provider review your diagnosis and treatment.
Write down what happened
Note dates, providers, symptoms, and conversations while they're fresh.
Don't sign releases or give recorded statements
Talk to a lawyer before responding to the provider or its insurer.
Keep following your treatment plan
Continue care and keep every follow-up appointment.
Preserve your evidence
Save bills, discharge papers, prescriptions, and photos of any visible harm.
Call Maaswinkel Law for a free review
We'll tell you whether you may have a claim, at no cost.
Florida limits most medical malpractice claims to two years. Waiting can permanently cost you the right to file.
How Maaswinkel Law Handles Your Case
From day one, we take care of the heavy lifting so you can focus on recovery and finding the best medical care.
Case Evaluation & Investigation
We obtain medical records, consult with independent medical experts, and meticulously review standards of care to identify negligence.
Affidavit of Merit
We secure a sworn statement from a qualified medical professional confirming reasonable grounds for a malpractice claim, as required by Florida law.
Settlement Negotiation
We demand full compensation from the healthcare provider’s malpractice insurer, presenting a robust case built on expert testimony and evidence of negligence.
Filing a Lawsuit
If insurers refuse a fair offer, we file a formal lawsuit to protect your rights in court.
Trial
Florida Medical Malpractice Laws You Should Know
Florida sets specific rules for medical malpractice cases that don’t apply to ordinary injury claims. Knowing them early can protect your case.
Deadline to file. You generally have two years from the date you discovered — or should have discovered — the injury, and no more than four years from the date the malpractice happened (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(4)(b)). Limited exceptions apply, including cases involving fraud or injured children.
Pre-suit investigation and expert affidavit. Before a claim can be filed, a qualified medical expert must review your case and confirm there are reasonable grounds for it (Fla. Stat. §§ 766.102 and 766.203). This sworn affidavit is mandatory.
90-day notice of intent. You must formally notify each provider you intend to sue and complete a 90-day pre-suit investigation period before filing a lawsuit (Fla. Stat. § 766.106).
Damage caps. Florida once capped non-economic damages such as pain and suffering under Fla. Stat. § 766.118, but the Florida Supreme Court struck those caps down (Estate of McCall, 2014; Kalitan, 2017). Today there is no cap on non-economic damages in these cases.
Common Questions
When clients meet with an Orlando Medical Malpractice Attorney, the same questions often come up.
How do I know if I have a medical malpractice case? You may have a case if a provider’s care fell below the accepted medical standard and that failure directly caused you harm. A qualified expert must confirm this before a claim can move forward.
How long do I have to file in Florida? Usually two years from when you discovered the injury, and no more than four years from the date it happened (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(4)(b)). Some exceptions apply, so ask early.
What do I have to prove? Four things: a provider-patient relationship, a breach of the accepted standard of care, that the breach caused your injury, and measurable damages.
Do I need an expert witness? Yes. Florida law requires a qualified medical expert to review your records and sign an affidavit confirming reasonable grounds before you can file (Fla. Stat. § 766.102).
What is the 90-day notice of intent? Before filing, you must formally notify each provider you intend to sue and allow a 90-day pre-suit investigation period (Fla. Stat. § 766.106).
How much does a medical malpractice attorney cost? Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee, so you only pay if we recover compensation in your case.