8/6/2010· Medical Malpractice
Overview: The Process Of A Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
By: Devesh Tiwary, MD, JD, FACS
Each lawsuit is different, and each state has different laws. In general, this is the process in Florida. Your case may proceed differently. We can break it down into 4 stages: investigation, pre-suit, suit, and post-verdict. The process takes months to years. Mediation (meeting with the other side to try to settle) can occur during any of the 3 later stages. It is very important, so we will discuss it here too.
