When you visit a doctor, hospital, or clinic, you trust that you’ll receive competent care and that professionals will follow established medical standards. Unfortunately, medical errors and negligence occur far too often in Florida, leading to devastating and sometimes fatal outcomes for patients and their families.
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care, causing injury or death. The consequences can be life-changing — permanent disability, loss of quality of life, or the preventable loss of a loved one.
At Moore Payne Law, Attorneys Geoff Moore and Spencer Payne fight for Florida patients and families harmed by preventable medical errors. With years of experience in complex injury litigation, they are dedicated to uncovering the truth, holding healthcare providers accountable, and securing full compensation for victims.
What Is Medical Malpractice?
Not every poor medical outcome constitutes malpractice. To file a valid claim in Florida, a patient must prove that:
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- The healthcare provider owed a duty of care;
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- The provider breached that duty by acting (or failing to act) as a reasonably competent professional would under similar circumstances;
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- The breach directly caused injury; and
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- The patient suffered measurable damages, such as medical expenses, lost income, or pain and suffering.
Malpractice can occur in hospitals, urgent care centers, surgical facilities, nursing homes, or pharmacies. When medical professionals fail to uphold their responsibilities, Florida law allows victims to pursue justice through a civil claim.
Common Types of Medical Malpractice Cases
Moore Payne Law handles a wide range of malpractice and negligence cases across Florida, including:
- Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis: When a doctor fails to diagnose an illness or misinterprets test results, allowing a condition to worsen.
- Surgical Errors: Performing surgery on the wrong body part, leaving instruments inside the patient, or causing unnecessary damage.
- Medication Errors: Prescribing the wrong medication or dosage, or failing to monitor for dangerous drug interactions.
- Birth Injuries: Negligence during pregnancy, labor, or delivery resulting in harm to mother or infant, such as cerebral palsy or brachial plexus injury.
- Anesthesia Mistakes: Administering incorrect dosages or failing to monitor vital signs during surgery.
- Hospital Negligence: Unsanitary conditions, poor communication, or failure to follow protocols leading to infections or avoidable complications.
- Lack of Informed Consent: Performing a procedure without explaining risks or obtaining the patient’s full consent.
These cases often result in catastrophic injuries such as paralysis, brain damage, organ failure, or wrongful death.
Why Medical Malpractice Happens
Most medical errors stem from systemic failures rather than isolated mistakes. Hospitals may be understaffed, doctors overworked, or administrators may ignore safety protocols to cut costs.
Some healthcare corporations in Florida place profits ahead of patient safety, creating conditions where errors are inevitable. Whether it’s a hospital ignoring critical test results or a pharmacy failing to catch a dangerous drug interaction, these lapses can have tragic consequences.
Moore Payne Law is dedicated to exposing the causes of negligence and holding both individual providers and healthcare institutions responsible for the harm they cause.
Proving Medical Malpractice in Florida
Proving malpractice in Florida requires thorough investigation and testimony from qualified medical experts. Attorneys Geoff Moore and Spencer Payne work with doctors, nurses, and forensic specialists to analyze every aspect of care — from diagnosis to treatment and follow-up.
They collect and review:
- Medical charts and hospital records
- Diagnostic reports and imaging
- Internal communications between staff
- Testimony from expert witnesses
- Documentation of the patient’s injuries and related financial losses
Under Florida law, most medical malpractice claims must be filed within two years of discovering the injury — but the deadline can vary depending on the case. Acting quickly ensures vital evidence is preserved and strengthens your claim.
Compensation for Victims of Medical Malpractice
Victims of malpractice in Florida may be entitled to recover both economic and non-economic damages, such as:
- Medical expenses: Hospital stays, surgeries, rehabilitation, medications, and long-term care.
- Lost income and earning capacity: Wages lost during recovery and reduced future income potential.
- Pain and suffering: Compensation for physical pain, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life.
- Loss of consortium: Damages for loss of companionship or support in serious injury or wrongful death cases.
- Wrongful death damages: Funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and emotional suffering for surviving family members.
Moore Payne Law works to ensure victims receive full and fair compensation — not the minimized amounts insurance companies often offer.
The Moore Payne Law Approach
At Moore Payne Law, medical malpractice cases are handled with both precision and compassion. Attorneys Moore and Payne understand the immense physical, emotional, and financial toll medical errors cause for victims and families.
Their approach combines:
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- Detailed Investigation: Every document, report, and witness statement is reviewed thoroughly.
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- Expert Collaboration: They work with leading medical professionals to clarify complex issues for juries.
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- Aggressive Advocacy: They negotiate assertively and are always prepared to go to trial.
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- Personalized Service: Clients receive honest communication and direct attention from the firm’s partners.
Their readiness to take cases to court often leads to stronger settlements and verdicts — because insurance companies know they’re serious about getting results.
How Moore Payne Law Makes a Difference
Hospitals and insurers have teams of lawyers working to protect their interests. Moore Payne Law levels the playing field with extensive experience, deep legal knowledge, and relentless dedication to justice.
Attorneys Geoff Moore and Spencer Payne are known for their trial-tested strategies, strong preparation, and compassionate approach to client care. They ensure every client’s story is told — and that those responsible for medical negligence are held accountable under Florida law.
Their mission goes beyond financial recovery. Each case they handle helps make Florida’s healthcare system safer, one verdict and one policy change at a time.
What to Do If You Suspect Medical Malpractice
If you believe that medical negligence caused serious harm to you or a loved one:
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- Seek immediate medical care from another provider.
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- Request your medical records and preserve all documentation.
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- Write down what happened, including names, dates, and details.
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- Do not sign or accept settlements from hospitals or insurers before speaking with an attorney.
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- Contact Moore Payne Law for a free consultation and case review.
These steps can help protect your rights and ensure you have the evidence needed to pursue a strong claim.
Justice for Florida Patients
Every patient deserves competent, ethical, and compassionate medical care. When that trust is broken, Moore Payne Law stands beside victims and families across Florida to demand justice and accountability.
Attorneys Geoff Moore and Spencer Payne combine legal expertise with empathy, guiding clients through one of the most difficult experiences of their lives. Whether through settlement or trial, their goal is simple: to restore dignity, accountability, and hope.
If you or a loved one has been injured by medical negligence, contact Moore Payne Law today for a free and confidential consultation. Together, we can hold negligent healthcare providers accountable and help you rebuild with strength and justice.
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