Florida Surgical Malpractice Attorney
If you or a loved one has been harmed due to a surgical error, you may be entitled to compensation. Surgical malpractice is one of the most devastating types of medical malpractice, and unfortunately, it happens more often than you think.
At Freedland Harwin Valori Gander, our experienced surgical malpractice lawyers serve clients throughout Florida, including Port St. Lucie and surrounding areas. We help victims file surgical errors lawsuits and pursue maximum compensation for their suffering. With over 20 years of experience and more than $2.6 billion recovered in settlements and verdicts, we know what it takes to hold negligent medical professionals accountable.
Written and edited by our team of expert legal content writers and reviewed and approved by Daniel Harwin
- Content last updated on:
- July 9, 2025
Table of Contents
- What Is Surgical Negligence?
- When Is a Surgical Error Considered Malpractice?
- Real Results from Florida Surgical Malpractice Cases
- Can You Sue a Surgeon for a Mistake?
- Why Choose Freedland Harwin Valori Gander?
- FAQs About Surgery Malpractice in Florida
- Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Florida Surgery Malpractice Lawyers
What Is Surgical Negligence?
You might be wondering: what is surgical negligence?
Surgical negligence refers to preventable mistakes made during surgery that fall below accepted medical standards and result in harm. These cases frequently form the basis of a surgery malpractice claim.
Common Examples of Surgical Negligence:
- Wrong-site or wrong-patient surgery
- Foreign objects left inside the body (like tools or sponges)
- Surgeon negligence leading to infections or complications
- Anesthesia errors
- Performing unnecessary procedures
- Failure to monitor the patient during or after the operation
- Failure to identify an intraoperative complication
- Operating on the wrong body part
- Inadequate sterilization of surgical tools
- Mislabeled surgical specimens
If any of these happened to you, you may have a valid surgery negligence claim.
When Is a Surgical Error Considered Malpractice?
A bad result doesn’t always equal surgical malpractice, but if a surgeon or medical team deviates from the standard of care, and it causes injury, you may have a case.
For instance, surgery negligence claims may involve:
- Operating while fatigued
- Failing to communicate with staff
- Ignoring a patient’s known allergies or conditions
- Not obtaining proper informed consent
- Performing a surgery that wasn’t necessary
We investigate whether your surgery complications lawsuit qualifies as medical malpractice, and we do it with expert support.
Real Results from Florida Surgical Malpractice Cases
- $2.7 Million Settlement – Failure to interpret pathology after nasal surgery led to delayed cancer diagnosis.
- $2.6 Million Settlement – Failure to diagnose pre-op EKG resulted in improper surgical clearance and death.
- $1.85 Million Settlement – Hospital negligently credentialed a surgeon, leading to severe spinal injury during surgery.
Our attorneys have handled complex surgical malpractice cases involving:
- Orthopedic joint replacements
- C-sections and hysterectomy errors
- Neurosurgery of the neck and spine
- Cardiothoracic surgery (valve replacements, dissections)
- Medical device implant/removal
- Plastic surgery complications
- Bariatric surgery
We’ve also successfully litigated medical malpractice cases won from hysterectomy mistakes and other gender-specific procedures. See more case results here.
Can You Sue a Surgeon for a Mistake?
Absolutely! If a lawyer can show the error was avoidable and caused harm, you can seek compensation.
Potential damages in a surgical errors lawsuit include:
- Medical expenses (past, present, and future)
- Lost wages or earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Funeral costs (in wrongful death cases)
- Punitive damages (in extreme cases)
Our attorneys understand that a surgical injury doesn’t just affect your body—it affects your finances, family, and future.
Why Choose Freedland Harwin Valori Gander?
Our Florida-based surgical malpractice attorneys know how hard it is to face this alone. We’ve built a reputation for going toe-to-toe with powerful hospitals and insurance companies—and winning. We:
- Review surgical records with top medical experts
- Work with specialists in surgical malpractice settlements
- File airtight claims with clear evidence
- Go to trial when necessary to fight for justice
- Understand defense tactics from firsthand experience (some of our attorneys previously defended hospitals)
Whether you’re dealing with surgical injury, surgery negligence, or are simply unsure about your situation, our team is here to guide you. We offer free consultations and charge no fees unless we win your case.
FAQs About Surgery Malpractice in Florida
What is surgical negligence?
It’s when a surgeon makes a preventable error that falls below professional standards and causes patient harm. It often leads to surgical malpractice claims.
Do I need a surgical injury lawyer to sue?
Yes. These cases are medically complex and legally technical. A surgical injury lawyer can help you build a strong claim and recover damages.
How long do I have to file a malpractice surgery claim?
Florida law gives you two years from the date of injury (or its discovery) to file.
What if the hospital says the risk was known?
Even with informed consent, you can still sue if a preventable mistake occurred.
Have you handled medical malpractice cases won from hysterectomy mistakes?
Yes. We’ve successfully resolved claims involving surgical negligence during gynecological procedures.
How can I find a surgical errors lawyer near me?
Freedland Harwin Valori Gander offers local representation throughout Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. Contact us today for a free consultation!
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ALL FIELDS REQUIRED
- ANESTHESIA & PACU ERRORS
- BIRTH TRAUMA
- EMERGENCY ROOM MISTAKES
- FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE OR MISDIAGNOSIS – CANCER
- FAILURE OR DELAY IN DIAGNOSIS OF SEPSIS
- FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE AND TREAT GESTATIONAL DIABETES
- FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE BREAST CANCER
- FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE HEART ATTACK
- FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE OR TREAT AORTIC DISSECTION
- FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE PNEUMONIA
- FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE PULMONARY EMBOLISM
- FAILURE TO TREAT STROKE
- HOSPITAL MALPRACTICE
- INTRAVENOUS INFILTRATION
- MEDICATION ERRORS
- MEDICATION OVERDOSE
- MISDIAGNOSIS
- NEGLIGENT FETAL MONITORING
- OB/GYN ERRORS
- PLASTIC SURGERY ERRORS
- PREOPERATIVE CLEARANCE ERROR
- RADIOLOGY ERRORS
- SPINE SURGERY MISTAKES
- STILLBIRTH & MISCARRIAGE MALPRACTICE
- SURGERY CENTER ERRORS
- SURGICAL ERRORS
- TYPES OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAWSUITS
CASE RESULTS
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Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Florida Surgery Malpractice Lawyers
Don’t wait until it’s too late to seek justice. If you believe surgical malpractice has impacted your life, our experienced attorneys are ready to help. We offer compassionate, aggressive representation—so you don’t have to face this alone.
Call Freedland Harwin Valori Gander today for a free consultation.
You deserve answers. You deserve justice.
Call (954) 467-4600 or fill out a form online for a free case evaluation—anytime, anywhere. We’ll be with you and your family every step of the way.
