Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Florida

Law of venue

Can I hire attorney and pursue a medical malpractice suit here Florida, if the doctor and the occurence happened in North Carolina where I lived at the time? The doctor still practice in North Carolina.


Asked on 3/12/02, 6:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Gonzalez Sanchez-Medina, Gonzalez, Quesada, Lage, Crespo, Gomez & MachadoLLP

Re: Law of venue

If the Florida attorney is licensed to practice in North Carolina, then he/she could represent you in NC, file the claim there and litigate the claim there. But, I don't recommend that you go searching for a Florida lawyer to file a medical malpractice claim in another state. Each state has similar yet different pre-suit requirements and you probably want a lawyer that will be able to easily depose witnesses and be familiar with the judges and court system in which the case will be filed. If you need help finidng a lawyer in NC, please call my office and I will be gald to assist you in finding a qualified medical malpractice plaintiff's lawyer.

Regards,

Peter A. Gonzalez, Esq.

Coral Gables, FL

305-445-0937

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Answered on 3/12/02, 6:58 pm


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