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Find Medical Malpractice Lawyers Near You in Lehigh Acres, FL
Browse medical malpractice lawyers serving Lehigh Acres, Florida. Contact information and addresses listed below.
4 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Lehigh Acres, FL
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Showing 4 medical malpractice lawyers in Lehigh Acres, FL
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Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith, P.A.
4802 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 368-6101 gbclaw.com
Law Office of Julio D. Fernandez, PLLC
3507 Lee Blvd #255, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 703-2475 hereforyouflorida.com
Barris Law
4519 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 691-9459 barris.law
Thompson Kenneth K
1150 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 369-5664
Medical malpractice lawyers in Lehigh Acres, Florida help clients who have been harmed by negligent healthcare providers. Florida law requires a pre-suit investigation and a sworn affidavit from a medical expert before filing a lawsuit. These attorneys guide victims through complex state regulations to seek compensation for injuries.
What Does a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Lehigh Acres Cost?
Most medical malpractice lawyers in Florida work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they take a percentage of your settlement or verdict. Typical fees range from 33 to 40 percent of the recovery. Costs for expert witnesses and court filings can add several thousand dollars. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Florida?
In Florida, you generally have two years from the date of the incident or from when you discovered the injury to file a claim. There is a four-year statute of repose from the date of the incident, with limited exceptions for fraud or concealment.
Do I need an expert witness for a medical malpractice case in Lehigh Acres?
Yes, Florida law requires you to submit a sworn affidavit from a qualified medical expert before filing a lawsuit. The expert must confirm that there is reasonable grounds to believe that medical negligence occurred.
What damages can I recover in a Florida medical malpractice case?
You can recover economic damages like medical bills and lost wages, as well as non-economic damages for pain and suffering. Florida caps non-economic damages at 500,000 dollars per claimant against a practitioner and 1 million dollars against a non-practitioner facility.
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