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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Pensacola, Florida
Michles & Booth: Fighting for Patients Harmed by Medical Negligence
You trusted your doctor to help you heal. That trust is not something to take lightly. And when a healthcare provider breaks that trust through negligence, the consequences can follow you for the rest of your life.
At Michles & Booth, our Pensacola medical malpractice lawyers represent individuals and families harmed by preventable medical errors. We believe that when a healthcare provider falls below the accepted standard of care, they must be held accountable, and the patients who suffer the consequences deserve full and fair compensation.
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Pensacola Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle
- A missed or delayed diagnosis can significantly worsen a medical condition, reducing treatment options and increasing the risk of serious complications. We represent patients whose health deteriorated because a provider failed to identify a condition that should have been caught.
- When medical professionals fail to uphold an accepted standard of care, preventable injuries and even fatalities can follow. With Dr. Timothy Brooks, M.D., on staff and easy access to his medical expertise, our team handles cases involving surgical errors, anesthesia errors, improper management of labor and delivery, and other forms of negligent treatment.
- Injuries that occur during labor and delivery can affect a child for their entire life. We represent families dealing with conditions caused by delivery room negligence, including cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, brachial plexus injuries, and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).
- Errors in prescribing, dispensing, or administering medications can produce serious and sometimes irreversible harm. We fight for patients who have suffered from incorrect dosing, the wrong medication, unidentified drug interactions, or failure to account for known allergies.
Defective Medical Devices
We represent individuals harmed by defective implants and medical hardware, including hip replacements, knee replacements, pacemakers, and defibrillators, and hold manufacturers accountable for implanting unsafe products into patients' bodies.Unexpected Outcomes
Not every adverse outcome is the result of negligence, but many are. We thoroughly investigate cases where patients suffered unexpected complications to determine whether a provider's error played a role.
Not Sure If What Happened Was Malpractice?
Compensation Available in Pensacola Medical Malpractice Cases
Florida law allows malpractice victims to pursue both economic and non-economic damages to address the full impact of their injuries. At Michles & Booth, we work to recover maximum compensation for our clients, including:
Medical Expenses
Hospital bills, surgeries, medications, rehabilitation, and any future care your injuries require.
Lost Wages
Income lost during recovery, and future earnings affected by a lasting inability to work.
Pain and Suffering
Compensation for physical pain and the emotional toll of living with a preventable injury.
Emotional Distress
Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other psychological consequences of the experience.
Loss of Consortium
Your family's loss of companionship, support, and the relationship they had with you before the injury.
Medical negligence harms a patient, it can disrupt entire families. We pursue compensation that reflects that reality.
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What Makes Michles & Booth Different
Not every firm that handles personal injury cases has the medical knowledge and courtroom credentials to take on hospital defense teams. Here is what sets Michles & Booth apart in Pensacola medical malpractice cases.
- Board Certified Civil Trial attorneys: Marcus Michles, Rainey Booth, Adrian Bridges, and Christopher Janes hold Florida Bar Board Certification in Civil Trial, a special credential held by fewer than 2% of Florida lawyers. Insurance companies know we are not afraid to take cases to verdict.
- Medical doctor on staff: Dr. Timothy Brooks, M.D., works full-time within our firm, reviewing medical records and identifying where providers fell short of the standard of care. Dr. Brooks is not an outside consultant, but an integral part of your legal team from day one.
- In-house investigators: Our investigators act immediately to preserve records, interview witnesses, and document conditions before evidence disappears.
- Contingency fee basis: No upfront costs. We advance all litigation expenses and collect nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
- 25+ years serving Northwest Florida: We have represented Pensacola families in medical malpractice cases since 2001 and know what it takes to hold large healthcare systems accountable.
Meet Our Attorneys
Managing Partner, Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial SpecialistMarcus J. Michles II obtained his undergraduate degree from Furman University and his Law Degree from Stetson University College of Law where he was chairman of the Moot Court Board.
Managing Partner, Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial SpecialistThe son of successful Florida attorney Edgar Booth and Judge Anne Booth, Rainey C. Booth received his B.A. degree with honors from Washington & Lee University in 1981 and his J.D. degree from the University of Florida in 1984.
Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Malpractice in Pensacola
How do I know if I have a medical malpractice case?
A valid malpractice claim requires showing that a healthcare provider deviated from the accepted standard of care and that the deviation directly caused your injury. Common situations include misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, and failure to obtain informed consent. If you suspect something went wrong, the right first step is to immediately have one of our exceptional medical malpractice attorneys conduct a comprehensive case review.
Is there a time limit for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Florida?
Yes. Under Fla. Stat. § 766.106, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims in Florida is two years from the date you knew or should have known about the injury, with an outer limit of four years from the date of the incident under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(4)(b). Florida also requires a mandatory pre-suit investigation period before a lawsuit can be filed. This time limit can work against you if you wait too long and hesitate to contact us.
What evidence matters most in a medical malpractice case?
Medical records are the foundation of every malpractice case. Beyond that, expert testimony from qualified physicians in the same field is required by Florida law before a lawsuit can be filed. Witness statements from anyone who observed the care you received, and documentation of your resulting injuries and expenses, round out a strong claim.
A doctor or hospital asked me to sign a release. What should I do?
Do not sign anything before consulting one of our experienced Florida medical malpractice attorneys. Release agreements and early settlement offers are designed to limit the medical provider's liability, often for an amount of money far less than your claim is worth. We review any documents before you sign and protect your rights throughout the process.
Talk to Michles & Booth — Your Pensacola Medical Malpractice Attorneys
You went to a healthcare provider because you needed help. If their negligence and medical errors left you worse off, Michles & Booth is ready to hold them accountable. Our Pensacola office is staffed with Board Certified Civil Trial attorneys, an in-house physician, and a talented team that has fought medical malpractice cases throughout Northwest Florida for over 25 years. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation — no upfront costs, no fees unless we recover for you.
