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Medical Malpractice · California · Texas · Florida
Harmed by a medical mistake? Find out if you have a claim.
Claims against doctors, hospitals, and other providers for serious harm caused by substandard care in California, Texas, and Florida.
What counts as malpractice
A provider commits malpractice when care falls below the accepted standard and causes harm. Examples include surgical errors, misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, medication errors, and birth injuries.
Special rules in each state
| State | Deadline | Before or after filing |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 years from injury or 1 year from discovery, whichever comes first CCP § 340.5 | 90-day notice of intent to sue CCP § 364 |
| Texas | Generally 2 years CPRC § 74.251 | Expert report due within 120 days after the defendant answers CPRC § 74.351 |
| Florida | 2 years from discovery, with an outside limit of 4 years in most cases Fla. Stat. § 95.11 | Pre-suit investigation and 90-day notice period Fla. Stat. § 766.106 |
These cases require medical experts and early review. Call as soon as you suspect something went wrong.
Common questions
Do I need my medical records?
Yes. We can request them for you. You have a right to copies of your records.
Is a bad outcome always malpractice?
No. The question is whether the care fell below the accepted standard and caused the harm. We review that with medical experts.
What does it cost?
No attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you.
Time limits
Deadlines in California, Texas & Florida
| State | Deadline to sue for most injuries | Claims against a government agency | If you were partly at fault |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2 years CCP § 335.1 | Written claim usually within 6 months Gov. Code § 911.2 | You can recover, reduced by your share of fault |
| Texas | 2 years CPRC § 16.003 | Written notice usually within 6 months CPRC § 101.101 | Barred if you are more than 50% at fault CPRC ch. 33 |
| Florida | 2 years for negligence (injuries on or after March 24, 2023) Fla. Stat. § 95.11 | Written notice to the agency before suing Fla. Stat. § 768.28 | Barred if you are more than 50% at fault Fla. Stat. § 768.81 |
Deadlines can be shorter or longer depending on the facts. Call early so evidence and deadlines are protected.
Hurt in an accident?
Free consultation. No attorney’s fee unless we recover.