Pediatric Malpractice Lawyer Florida — Juan Cordero Lawyers
Pediatric & Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Pediatric Malpractice Lawyer Florida
When doctors and hospitals fail children — during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or childhood — the consequences can last a lifetime. We fight for injured kids and their families throughout Florida.
Florida Medical Negligence & Pediatric Malpractice Attorneys
When a doctor, hospital, or medical provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care and a patient is harmed, that is medical negligence. Juan Cordero Lawyers exclusively handles serious medical negligence cases — birth injuries, surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and labor & delivery malpractice throughout Florida.
We focus on pediatric malpractice and birth injury cases — the most complex and highest-stakes medical negligence claims in Florida law. Our firm has recovered millions for families whose children were injured by preventable medical errors.
Florida's medical malpractice statute of limitations is 2 years from the date you discovered — or should have discovered — the injury. For minors, special tolling rules may apply. Do not wait.
No fee unless we win. Free consultation available 24/7. We come to you — home, hospital, or our offices throughout Florida.
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We handle medical negligence only — not legal malpractice or professional liability outside the medical field.
Types of Medical Negligence We Handle
Florida Statute of Limitations — Medical Malpractice
- 2 years from the date you discovered or should have discovered the injury (Florida Statute § 95.11(4)(b))
- 4-year repose absolute limit from the date of the negligent act, regardless of discovery
- Minor tolling for children, the statute may be tolled until age 8 — but the 4-year repose still applies in most cases
- Fraud exception if the provider concealed the negligence, the 2-year period may be extended to 7 years
Do not wait — contact us immediately to preserve your rights.
Why Medical Negligence Cases Are Complex
- Florida requires a pre-suit investigation and expert corroboration before filing
- Expert witnesses — doctors in the same specialty — must testify to the standard of care
- Defendants include hospitals, physicians, nurses, and medical corporations — each with separate insurers
- Damages caps may apply in certain cases under Florida's 2023 tort reform
- Medical records must be obtained, reviewed, and analyzed before any claim is filed
Have questions about your medical malpractice claim?
Read our Medical Malpractice FAQ →Florida Medical Malpractice Law — What You Need to Know
Florida has some of the most complex medical malpractice statutes in the country. Here is what matters for your case.
Statute of Limitations
Florida Statute §95.11(4)(b) gives you 2 years from discovery of the injury. An absolute 4-year statute of repose bars all claims after 4 years from the negligent act, regardless of when you discovered it. Fraud or concealment by the provider may extend this to 7 years.
Pre-Suit Requirements
Under Florida Statute §766.106, before filing suit you must serve a Notice of Intent on all defendants and obtain a corroborating expert opinion. Defendants have 90 days to investigate and respond with a rejection, offer, or admission of liability. This process is mandatory — skipping it can get your case dismissed.
Proving Negligence
You must prove the provider deviated from the accepted standard of care — what a reasonably competent provider in the same specialty would have done. Expert testimony is required. Florida uses a pure comparative fault system, meaning your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.
How a Florida Medical Negligence Case Works
From your first call to resolution — what to expect when you hire Juan Cordero Lawyers.
Free Case Evaluation
We review your situation, medical records, and timeline at no cost. We tell you honestly whether you have a viable claim.
Pre-Suit Investigation
Florida law requires a 90-day pre-suit investigation period. We obtain records, retain expert reviewers, and build the evidentiary foundation.
Expert Corroboration
A qualified medical expert in the same specialty must corroborate that the standard of care was breached. We retain the right experts.
Filing & Litigation
We file suit, conduct discovery, depose the responsible providers, and prepare your case for trial or settlement.
Resolution
Most cases resolve in settlement. When they do not, we try them. No fee unless we win — contingency representation throughout.
Pediatric Malpractice & Birth Injury Specialists
Children deserve specialized advocacy. We handle the full spectrum of pediatric malpractice — from birth injuries and HIE to misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and medication mistakes in children of all ages. These cases often involve lifelong consequences that require substantial, long-term compensation.
Labor & Delivery Negligence
Medical Negligence During Labor & Delivery
Labor and delivery is one of the highest-risk periods in medicine. Obstetricians, nurses, and hospital staff must monitor both mother and baby continuously — and when they fail to respond to warning signs, the consequences can be catastrophic and permanent.
Negligence during labor and delivery most commonly involves failure to recognize or respond to fetal distress, delayed or improper C-section decisions, misuse of delivery instruments (forceps, vacuum extractor), and failure to manage obstetric emergencies like placental abruption, umbilical cord prolapse, or uterine rupture.
A baby deprived of oxygen during delivery — even briefly — can suffer permanent brain damage, cerebral palsy, HIE, or death. These injuries are often preventable. When they are caused by a provider's failure to meet the standard of care, the family has a right to pursue full compensation.
We work with board-certified obstetricians and neonatologists who review the fetal monitoring strips, delivery records, and nursing notes to establish exactly when the standard of care was breached and what should have been done differently.
Common Labor & Delivery Negligence Claims
Fetal monitoring strips are the most critical evidence in a labor negligence case. They must be preserved immediately.
Call (305) 525-8957 — Free ConsultationPregnancy Negligence — Common Claims
Pregnancy Negligence
Medical Negligence During Pregnancy
Prenatal care negligence occurs when an OB-GYN, midwife, or healthcare provider fails to properly monitor, diagnose, or treat a condition during pregnancy — putting both mother and baby at risk.
Preeclampsia is one of the most commonly missed diagnoses in obstetrics. It affects 5–8% of pregnancies and, if undetected or mismanaged, can progress to eclampsia, stroke, organ failure, and death of the mother or baby. When a provider fails to recognize the warning signs — elevated blood pressure, protein in urine, sudden swelling — and fails to act, that is negligence.
Gestational diabetes, ectopic pregnancy, placenta previa, Group B Strep, and HELLP syndrome are all conditions that require timely diagnosis and management. A missed or delayed diagnosis that causes harm to the mother or baby can form the basis of a medical malpractice claim.
We handle prenatal negligence cases throughout Florida, working with maternal-fetal medicine specialists and obstetric experts to establish what the standard of care required and where it was breached.
HIE & Oxygen Deprivation
HIE — Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
HIE is one of the most serious and most preventable birth injuries. When a baby is deprived of oxygen during labor or delivery, the brain begins to die within minutes. Early intervention — therapeutic hypothermia (cooling therapy) — can limit the damage, but only if the injury is recognized and treated immediately.
What Causes HIE?
HIE Outcomes & Long-Term Effects
What We Investigate in HIE Cases
HIE cases require immediate action. Evidence must be preserved now.
Call (305) 525-8957Related Resources — HIE & Birth Injury
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Pediatric Malpractice Lawyers Serving Florida Cities
We represent injured children and their families across Florida — from Miami-Dade to the Treasure Coast and beyond.
Can I sue a Miami doctor or hospital for pediatric medical malpractice?
Yes. Miami families whose children were injured by negligent doctors, pediatricians, surgeons, or hospitals can file a medical malpractice claim under Florida law. Juan Cordero Lawyers handles pediatric malpractice cases at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Jackson Memorial, Baptist Health, and all major Miami-Dade medical facilities. Call (305) 525-8957 for a free consultation.
What is the deadline to file a pediatric malpractice claim in Fort Lauderdale?
Florida gives you 2 years from the date you discovered — or should have discovered — the injury. For minors, the statute of limitations may be tolled until the child turns 8, but an absolute 4-year repose period applies in most cases. Fort Lauderdale and Broward County families should contact us immediately to protect their child's rights.
Does Juan Cordero Lawyers handle pediatric malpractice cases in Stuart and the Treasure Coast?
Yes. Our Stuart office serves Martin County, St. Lucie County, and the entire Treasure Coast. We handle pediatric surgical errors, misdiagnosis in children, birth injuries, and hospital negligence at Martin Health System and all Treasure Coast medical facilities. Call (772) 227-0577.
Can I file a pediatric malpractice lawsuit in Orlando, Florida?
Yes. Orlando and Central Florida families have the same rights under Florida medical malpractice law. We handle pediatric cases involving Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, AdventHealth for Children, and other Central Florida hospitals. Contact us for a free case evaluation.
How do I find a pediatric malpractice lawyer in Tampa, Florida?
Juan Cordero Lawyers represents Tampa Bay area families whose children were injured by medical negligence at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Tampa General, BayCare, and other facilities. With Florida Lawyer Since 1999 and Top 100 Trial Lawyer recognition, we fight for maximum compensation. No fee unless we win.
Does Florida law apply to pediatric malpractice cases in Jacksonville?
Yes. The same Florida statutes — including the 2-year statute of limitations, mandatory pre-suit investigation, and expert corroboration requirement — apply statewide, including Jacksonville and Duval County. We represent injured children and their families throughout Northeast Florida.
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