Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Miami, FL (2026)
To build this evidence-based 2026 list of Miami malpractice lawyers, we weighed each firm's practice focus and published results against its reviews and professional background.
Because its malpractice work includes published results for missed diagnoses and surgical errors, Miami Medical Malpractice Lawyers leads this list. Check whether the firm handles your type of injury before you call. Who will review your medical records? For the filing deadline and required medical opinion, read the Florida malpractice guide.
5.015 Google reviewsRated 5.0 out of 5 on Google from 15 reviews
Best for: Misdiagnosis and surgical injury claims
For a surgical error, Miami Medical Malpractice Lawyers publishes a $3 million result; for failure to diagnose liver disease, it reports $1 million. The firm earns its place here through its malpractice focus, which also includes birth injury and wrongful death cases. The founder, Adam J. Zayed, also serves as managing trial attorney.
Stood out in our review for how much of its work is medical malpractice and the recognition it has earned.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
5.0112 Google reviewsRated 5.0 out of 5 on Google from 112 reviews
Best for: Surgical and anesthesia negligence claims
In Percy Martinez’s published $8.4 million settlement, a photograph showing a wrong-site marking helped establish what had happened. According to the firm, a reconstruction expert did that work using the operating-room technician’s photograph. Within its malpractice practice, the firm handles anesthesia negligence and birth injury.
Stood out in our review for how much of its work is medical malpractice and the recognition it has earned.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
5.0117 Google reviewsRated 5.0 out of 5 on Google from 117 reviews
Best for: Families seeking an established firm
Since its founding in 1976, Freidin Brown, P.A. has built a long operating history. The firm lists a Board-Certified Civil Trial Attorney credential, and founding partner Philip Freidin is among the attorneys who work there. In a medical-malpractice wrongful death case, it publishes a $6.5 million result.
Stood out in our review for its years of experience and what its clients say.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
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4.973 Google reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 73 reviews
Best for: Childbirth injury and death claims
For the family of a mother who died in childbirth, Freedland Harwin Valori Gander publishes a verdict of $24.5 million. A settlement it describes involved a child whose brain injury resulted from oxygen deprivation during birth. At a consultation, families can ask about those specific cases.
Stood out in our review for the results it publishes and how much of its work is medical malpractice.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
4.8877 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 877 reviews
Best for: Spanish-speaking injury clients
Bernstein & Maryanoff’s Spanish-language service gives you a practical reason to consider the firm if discussing medical care in English is difficult. The Miami firm dates to 1983, and its listed attorneys include Jack G. Bernstein and Neil Maryanoff. For medical malpractice involving paralysis, it publishes a recovery of $2.25 million.
Stood out in our review for its years of experience and the recognition it has earned.
We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made
Where they are in Miami
What clients say about these Miami lawyers
Google reviews of the firms on our lists, quoted as their clients wrote them and linked to where they were posted. We don't write, edit or pick reviews for pay.
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Eric L.
August 2026 · Miami, Florida
“I was bewildered by how on top of my case they are and even speaking me by my nam and very respectful and answered all 8 questions I had for him ! I love this firm they are understanding and patient and very on top of their game !! I’d recommend everyone I know to them because they are so thorough with every little...”
“Andrew Ellenberg represented my family during one of the most painful and frightening chapters of our lives. After my husband and our three-year-old son were involved in a horrific accident, we found ourselves overwhelmed, vulnerable, and unsure of how to move forward. From the very beginning, Andrew approached our...”
“Excellent work by this law firm, especially the attention, the service, and the communication with Arthur Jackson Morris.
He's a true professional and a wonderful person, always attentive and willing to answer my questions. I would recommend them a thousand times over. Thank you so much for supporting me throughout...”
When you speak with a Florida lawyer, give the care dates and explain when you learned something might have gone wrong. The filing deadline is generally 2 years from the incident or discovery, and the outer limit is 4 years after the incident.
Review the medical records
To assess what worries you, the lawyer can use your chart. Before you sue, Florida requires a reasonable investigation, so ask which records the firm needs and how it will arrange a medical review.
Prepare the required medical opinion
To support the notice of intent, you'll need a qualified medical expert’s verified written opinion. Who will provide it, and how will you and the lawyer handle the cost? Ask before proceeding.
Address filing requirements
What notice and filing steps apply to your claim? Ask the lawyer to explain. If a claim is brought on a child’s behalf on or before the eighth birthday, Florida says the 4-year and 7-year limits don't bar it.
Discuss resolution
Along with settlements, the firms publish results from jury verdicts. Before proceeding further, ask how the lawyer would discuss a settlement offer with you and what continuing the case would involve. Your claim's outcome isn't predicted by earlier results.
Malpractice claims in Miami: the rules that matter
The filing deadline in Florida
The clock startsWhen you found out, or should have
Time to start a claim2 yearsMiss it and the claim is usually lost.
At the very most4 yearsafter the treatment, with a few exceptions
Expert paperworkBefore suing, the claimant must make a reasonable investigation, and the notice of intent must be corroborated by a verified written opinion of a qualified medical expert.
A written agreementThe share the lawyer takes, set out before work starts.
If you recover moneyThe agreed share and the case costs come out of it.
If the claim failsNo legal fee on a contingency agreement. Ask about costs.
Under the contingency arrangements most firms here describe, the lawyer gets a share of any recovery, but you don't owe a lawyer’s fee if the claim fails. Expenses aren't that fee. Beyond court fees, case expenses can include the cost of medical records and medical opinions. Will the firm advance those expenses, or will it expect you to pay them? If there's no recovery, who owes them? Ask for a written explanation of the lawyer’s share before signing, including how expenses change the amount you'll have left. Those payment questions aren't answered by a free consultation.
According to all ten firms on this list, you can get a consultation for free. Contingency arrangements are reported by eight.
What to bring to your first call
Any medical records already in your hands, with delivery notes if the claim involves childbirth
When treatment happened, along with the date you first learned something might have gone wrong
Which doctors and hospitals were involved, by name
What happened, written as a brief timeline
Bills for your medical care, with related expense records
What the hospital or insurer sent in letters or messages
Photos showing how you were injured
What you want to ask about fees and the attorney handling the file
Questions to ask a lawyer
1For medical injuries like this one, how many claims have you handled?
2Which attorney would you assign to my file?
3To assess my concern, what records would you need?
4What's involved in arranging the medical expert opinion that's required?
5With these dates, what's my filing deadline under Florida’s rules?
6What's the payment arrangement for your fee and separate case expenses?
7If my claim fails, would I owe expenses?
8When you send updates or discuss settlement decisions, how would you include me?
Choose for your medical injury, not the largest result
What care are you worried about? If you missed a cancer diagnosis, your conversation will differ from one about an injury during childbirth. While several firms here publish medical case results, others publish mostly results from accident cases. How does a case the attorney has handled resemble yours? A dollar amount can't explain the connection.
Where's the office you'll use? For Freedland Harwin Valori Gander and Bonner Law, the local offices are in Coral Gables, 7 km from Miami. Ask how you'd meet and share records if traveling is difficult. Spanish-language service is listed by Bernstein & Maryanoff, Bonner Law and The Russo Firm. Who could speak with you in the language you prefer?
Ask who will read the chart
Who would handle your file as the attorney, and who would answer the questions you have about it?
When you describe the procedure or diagnosis that worries you, ask about similar medical claims the attorney has handled.
Before suing, you'll need a qualified medical expert’s written opinion; ask how the firm arranges it and which records it needs.
How will the lawyer keep you updated and include you when making decisions about settlement?
A free consultation is offered by every listed firm, according to its own description. Although that doesn't mean the firm will accept your case, you can discuss your concern and how you'd work together during the conversation. Ask for a written explanation of the lawyer’s share and separate case expenses if a firm offers contingency fees. Records and medical opinions aren't free just because the call is.
Read the limits as well as the praise
To learn how clients felt about communication, you can read reviews. If the firm handles a broad range of injuries, those reviewers may not have had malpractice claims; with only a few reviews, you'll also get less perspective. When asking about criticism, stay calm and listen for a direct answer. If someone promises a result or won't explain costs, be cautious. Be just as cautious if they answer your medical-case question by pointing to an accident settlement instead. You're reading general information here, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
How soon should I contact a Miami malpractice lawyer?
Get legal advice promptly. You don't need every record before calling. In Florida, you generally must file within 2 years of the incident or when it was or should have been discovered, and the outer limit is 4 years after the incident. Before you sue, you'll also need to address the investigation and medical opinion. To assess your dates, contact a Florida lawyer.
Can I speak with a lawyer without paying for the first consultation?
According to every firm listed here, the first consultation is free. Beforehand, ask what you should send and what the consultation includes. Although you can discuss the medical concern and how the firm works, that conversation doesn't mean the firm is promising to represent you. What expenses are separate, including medical opinions? Ask about those too.
What does a contingency fee mean for my family?
Under the contingency arrangements eight firms on this list describe, the lawyer takes a share of any recovery, but there's no lawyer’s fee if your claim fails. That excludes expenses. Who pays for records and medical opinions? Ask before you sign. If the case ends without a recovery, would you still owe those expenses? Ask that too.
What does Florida require before a malpractice lawsuit?
Before suing in Florida, a claimant must make a reasonable investigation. The notice of intent needs support from a qualified medical expert’s verified written opinion. Who will review the chart and arrange that opinion? Ask the lawyer. If you're unsure what those requirements mean for your situation, a Florida lawyer can explain them in plain language.
Are the deadlines different for a child’s claim?
If a claim is brought on a child’s behalf on or before the eighth birthday, Florida’s rule says the 4-year and 7-year limits don't bar it. Don't take that as permission to wait without advice. Because your child’s age and treatment dates affect the claim, ask a Florida lawyer about them and how the other filing rules apply.
Can a family bring a claim if a loved one died from medical negligence?
Alongside handling wrongful death claims, several firms here publish results from medical-malpractice wrongful death cases. When medical negligence causes a death, Florida’s wrongful death act limits which people can recover non-economic damages. Bills alone don't measure the losses those damages cover. To find out whether a family member can recover, ask a Florida lawyer how that limit applies to them.
Does Florida cap medical malpractice damages?
Medical malpractice damage caps aren't enforced in Florida. Even so, you can't use that fact to value a claim or assume every family can recover every kind of damage. When medical negligence causes a death, Florida’s wrongful death act limits which people can recover non-economic damages. If you're asking about your injury or your relationship to the person who died, talk with a Florida lawyer.
How long will a malpractice claim take?
You can't get a reliable estimate of a case's length from this list. Before suing, Florida requires investigation and a qualified medical expert’s written opinion, while the firms' published results include both settlements and verdicts. What needs to happen next in your case, and how will you get updates? Ask the attorney to explain. Although the filing deadline sets one clock, the time needed to resolve a claim runs on another.
Which listed firms offer Spanish-language service?
For Spanish-language service, the listed firms are Bernstein & Maryanoff, Bonner Law and The Russo Firm. You'll find Bonner Law’s office in Coral Gables, 7 km from Miami. Miami is where the other two have offices. Ask who could discuss your medical records in Spanish before scheduling, and whether that person would keep working with you as the case moves forward.
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