There are several laws that govern medical negligence cases exclusively, making medical malpractices cases far different than ordinary negligence cases. Here are just a few.
Statue of Limitations. First, the statute of limitations governing medical malpractice cases is different than the statute of limitations for other negligence actions. This is a critical distinction as claims and lawsuits could be barred by law if not brought within the applicable statute of limitations. Generally speaking, the statute of limitations in Florida for ordinary negligence claims is four (4) years while the statute of limitations for Florida medical malpractice claims is two (2) years.