Who Decides Medical Malpractice Cases in Florida

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WHO WILL DECIDE MY CASE?

In most states you will have a right to a jury trial if you want one. Your trial will be presided over by a judge, but the judge will decide issues of law and will make rulings on what evidence the jury is entitled to hear. The jury will decide who they think is telling the truth, what the facts are, and the amount of damages you are entitled to recover.

Under Florida law either the plaintiff or the defendant can request a jury trial in a malpractice case and that is what they will get. Florida uses a six person jury in civil cases. Under certain circumstances, if both sides agree, the case could be arbitrated in front of arbitrators who are neither judges or jurors.

While our firm started in Orlando and its main office is there, for many years we have handled cases throughout Florida, and even out of state. To serve you better we have opened additional satellite offices in several major Florida cities. We use these offices to conduct client interviews, take depositions, and as war rooms when we have trials in these cities. When advantageous to you, we will also associate with other lawyers and law firms in some areas of the state to serve you better. If we do associate with other lawyers on your case it will be at no additional attorney fee or expense to you.

This site contains only general background information and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice or establish an attorney/client relationship. Laws vary from state to state and are constantly changing. If you think you may have a case you should promptly contact a lawyer in your state with experience in handling this type of case.

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