Case Results

$9 million

Jane Doe v XYZ Homeowners Association

It was a typical summer afternoon for our our client, Jane Doe (not her real name), as she went out for her daily jog. Jane was jogging within the grounds...

$6.35 million

John Doe v. A National Fast Food Franchise, National Fast Food Franchise subsidiary, and XYZ Shopping Center

(Fort Lauderdale, Florida) – 31-year-old John Doe was rendered a paraplegic when a bullet fired from a robber entered Mr. Doe’s spinal column. Mr. Doe, did nothing wrong and was...

$5 million

John Doe v. Local Hospital and Doctors

$5 million recovery for our client and his family after the doctors failed to diagnose our client as suffering from swine flu, and failed to offer the appropriate medication(Tami Flu)....

$1.825 million

Doe v. Apartment Complex, Hospital, and Emergency Room Physicians

$1.825 million medical malpractice and premises liability settlement for a young boy who tripped and fell in parking lot of apartment complex. The young boy was taken to a local...

$1.350 million

Diaz v. Rent A Car Company and driver

$1.350 million settlement of a motorcycle case in which our client broke his leg.

$1 million

Morales v. John Doe

$1 million settlement of a motor vehicle accident in which our client suffered a rupture of her aorta.

$900,000

Jane Doe v. Local Hospital and Emergency Room Doctor

Jane Doe(not her real name) died from complications of pneumonia on January 3, 2014. Her husband wanted answers and thought that the treatment rendered was below the standard of care....

$600,000.00

J.D v. Cleaning Company

It was a typical Saturday morning in Fort Lauderdale. The streets were filled with of bikers, runners, and automobiles. Our client, J. D., was on a ride with a group...

$580,000

Jane Doe v. Hospital and Doctor

$580,000 medical malpractice settlement when hospital staff and doctors failed to recognize that our client was suffering a stroke.

$540,000

Chang v. Cope and USAA

$540,000.00 settlement for Retinal Detachment. Michael Chang was involved in a car accident that aggravated his previous eye injury and resulted in a retinal detachment. When Michael called us, the...

$450,000

Doe v. Trucking Company

$450,000 settlement of a motor vehicle accident in which our client suffered a cervical compression fracture.

$400,000

Barrios v. Grand Palm Plaza Hotel

$400,000 Settlement– Mr. Barrios was referred to us when his prior lawyers felt the case was complex and would require litigation. Mr Barrios was visiting the Grand Palms resort when...

$400,000.00

Elena Sandoval v. Miami Ophthalmologist

$400,000.00 Medical Malpractice/Cataract Surgery. Elena went for a routine Cataract Surgery November 7, 2011, and ended up with a retinal detatchment and loss of vision. She knew something was wrong,...

$400,000

Eufracia V. tortfeasor and Commerce and Industry Insurance Company

$400,000 settlement for 51 year old client who suffered 2 cervical disc herniations and a breast implant rupture.

$357,500

St. Jean v. Construction Company

$357,500 settlement of a construction site accident in which our client suffered a herniated disc injury.

$330,000

Doe v. Emergency Room and Doctors

$330,000 settlement for failure to timely diagnose Kawasaki Disease

$350,000

Jane Doe v. Jane Smith and XYZ Insurance Company

$350,000 policy limits settlement for our client that was injured on the I-95 express lanes. Our client, Jane Doe was traveling northbound on the I-95 express lanes when a driver...

$295,000

Florida Tri-athlete Injured During Event in Key Biscayne, Florida

$295,000 settlement for an accident that occurred during the series opener, when a vehicle pulled out into a controlled intersection on the Rickenbacker Causeway, colliding with tri-athlete Miguel Tellez and...

$250,000

Calle V. GEICO

$250,000 policy limits settlement for our client who sustained a Clavicle Fracture. Mr. Calle was riding his bicycle on AIA near the Miami Arena when he was struck by an...

$250,000

John Doe v. Local Doctor

$250,000 confidential medical malpractice settlement for our client who had a bad result following a hypospadias repair. Our client was a young boy that had complications following a routine urological...

$250,000

Mario Doe v. Driver

$250,000 settlement of a motor vehicle accident in which our client sustained a cervical herniation.

$250,000

Doe v. Doe Parking Company

$250,000 settlement for our client who suffered an aggravation to her prior back injury/herniated disc when she was rear ended in a car accident.

$250,000

Jose Doe v. drywall delivery company

$250,000 settlement of construction site accident in which our client sustained a meniscal tear and aggravation of arthritic condition when sheets of drywall fell of a boom and onto our...

$231,098.00

Work Related Injury

We were hired some 5 years after the original injury to help a gentleman who fell at work and injured both his knees. After undergoing arthroscopic surgery for both his...

$225,000

Doe v. Insurance Company

$225,000 settlement for our client who suffered an aggravation of his prior neck injury/herniated disc when he was rear ended in a car accident in Georgia.

$210,000

Doe v. Doe

$210,000 (policy Limits-$10,000 tortfeasor $200,000 uninsured motorist) for our client who broke her wrist and elbow in a car accident.

$99,800.00

Gonzalez v. Lebron

$99,800.00 verdict for our client who was injured in a motor vehicle accident, and sustained a disc injury.

$60,000.00

Doe v. USAA Insurance Company

$60,000.00 – Bicycle Accident. Our client injured his shoulder while riding his bicycle. A driver made a turn directly in front of our client, and then fled the scene. Our...

John Doe v. Doctor

Undisclosed (6) six figure medical malpractice settlement for our client when doctor used an improper surgical technique and wrong hardware to repair a ankle fracture.

Stroke-Confidential

Pre-suit Settlement for our client that was not properly monitored by nurses in a Broward county hospital. The settlement facilitates daily living, and will allow the lawsuit to proceed against...

Doe v. Driver Motorcycle Accident

Undisclosed Settlement for our client who sustained a torn labrum in his hip and 2 lumbar disc herniations. The Defendant’s denied liability alleging our client ran a stop sign, and...

Former Miami Dolphin Running Back v. Home Builder

Undisclosed settlement for our client, a former Miami Dolphin running back, who was injured in his home when he stepped into a hole underneath the carpeting. A leak from a...

Miami Injury Verdicts & Settlements

A Legacy of Success in High-Stakes Medical Malpractice 

Lawsuits Nationwide

The legal team at Kaire & Heffernan has obtained numerous successful verdicts and settlements in Florida and throughout the nation during the last 30 years. Our expertise in medical malpractice, personal injury, and other complex litigation claims can assist you in obtaining the compensation you deserve in your claim.

Definition of Medical
Malpractice

When healthcare providers’ mistakes result in bodily harm to one of their patients, it is known as medical malpractice. It can occur at a hospital, clinic, in-patient care center, neighborhood pharmacy, and so on.

However, keep in mind that merely because a medical procedure did not yield the desired results does not imply that you have a medical malpractice case. The requirement is to show that a breach of the professional’s standard of care occurred and you subsequently suffered damages.

According to Florida Statute 766.101, you must show negligence on behalf of the medical professionals to have a claim. If you suffer injuries or poor health caused by a doctor’s mistake or misjudgment, you may be eligible for legal action.

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What Is a Medical Malpractice Lawyer?

If you have been harmed as a result of medical malpractice, you may be eligible for compensation. Medical malpractice claims are difficult to establish and will almost certainly involve you going against a large and powerful insurance firm that protects the negligent medical professional or facility. It is critical to have the assistance of a knowledgeable medical malpractice attorney who is experienced in the specifics of medical malpractice law.

Medical malpractice lawyers in Miami, FL defend the interests of their clients, who might be patients or relatives of a deceased medical malpractice victim. These claimants are suing medical practitioners for gross negligence.

What Kind of Medical Malpractice Damages Can You Recover?

In Florida, successful medical malpractice claims may result in both economic and non-economic compensations for the injured party. Past, present, and future medical expenses, as well as lost income if medical negligence prevents a person from working, might all be recovered through economic damages.

On the other hand, non-economic damages might include things like pain and suffering compensation such as loss of enjoyment of life, mental anguish, loss of company, discomfort, and disfigurement. It’s also crucial to note that non-economic damages are frequently vague and difficult to quantify, but qualified Miami medical malpractice attorneys can assist with determining what damages to pursue.

Finally, if a court finds that there was an intentional act or reckless disregard for patient safety, then they may award punitive damages. However, these damages cannot be alleged in initial complaints. Also, to determine whether punitive damages are appropriate, a significant investigation must first be completed. Pursuing punitive damages could be worthwhile in the end since they are usually three times the amount of compensatory damages and might prevent a similar incident from occurring.

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Why Should I Hire a Florida Medical Negligence Lawyer?

Medical malpractice cases can be some of the most complicated personal injury lawsuits out there. The factors involved in these types of accidents and injuries vary from case to case. This is why you need the assistance of a seasoned Miami medical malpractice lawyer with specialized knowledge.

Medical malpractice litigation often necessitates the negotiation of damages, which needs a particular set of abilities to obtain the best possible result. To develop an accurate amount for both economic compensation and non-economic compensation, having an experienced attorney in the medical malpractice field is advised.

At the law firm Kaire & Heffernan, we utilize our network of medical and financial experts’ knowledge to help support your claim and calculate the amount of damages to pursue. Determining an economic value for these payments is a complex process and we want to get you the greatest outcome possible. Our team will work hard to fight for you in Florida medical malpractice cases.

If you think that you or a loved one has been the victim of preventable medical errors in South Florida, contact Kaire & Heffernan, LLC for a free consultation by calling 305-876-6001 or reaching out online.