Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense

Fowler White provides thorough and aggressive litigation support for every type of malpractice action, from pre-suit screening through trial to post-trial appeals.

Our Medical Malpractice Group, which includes nurses with clinical experience, possesses an acute understanding of the laws and regulations that govern our health care industry. In recent years, our attorneys have obtained complete defense verdicts in multiple cases where plaintiffs have sought amounts in the high seven figures.

We exclusively handle all claims made against the University of Miami Health System, which includes the Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, the University of Miami Hospital, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. We are also consistently called upon to represent health care providers and facilities, including:

• Physicians (both insured and uninsured)
• Surgeons
• Anesthesiologists
• Radiologists
• Technicians
• Physician assistants
• Nurse practitioners
• Paramedics
• Hospitals
• Urgent care centers
• Rehabilitation and assisted living facilities
• Nursing homes
• Home health agencies

Our experience in medical malpractice defense touches every area of medical expertise and sub-specialties, including obstetrics, oncology, neurology, pathology, transplants and emergency medicine. In addition, we continuously monitor the complex legal and regulatory environment to provide our clients with the most effective pre- and post-litigation strategies.