Professional malpractice

There are thousands of licensed professionals practicing in Florida—from doctors, nurses, and lawyers to accountants, engineers, and architects. In Miami-Dade County alone, professionals play a crucial role in medicine, law, construction, and finance. Unfortunately, when a professional fails to perform their duties with the required skill, care, and diligence, clients and patients can suffer severe financial losses, injuries, or even wrongful death.

The professional malpractice lawyers at Kaba Law Group, P.L.L.C. represent clients throughout Miami-Dade County and across Florida who have been harmed by negligent or unethical professionals. We fight to hold individuals and their employers accountable for the damage caused by breaches of professional duty.

⚖️ What is Professional Malpractice?

Professional malpractice occurs when a licensed professional fails to provide services that meet the accepted standard of care in their field, resulting in harm to the client or patient.

Examples include:

Medical malpractice—surgical errors, misdiagnosis, medication mistakes, birth injuries, or failure to treat.
Legal malpractice—missed deadlines, conflicts of interest, inadequate representation, or breach of fiduciary duty.
Accounting/financial malpractice—negligent audits, tax preparation errors, or mismanagement of funds.
Engineering/architectural malpractice—design flaws, structural defects, or violations of building codes.

🚨 Common Consequences of Malpractice

Severe personal injury or wrongful death in medical malpractice cases
Loss of legal rights, financial claims, or freedom in legal malpractice cases
Major financial loss, penalties, and audits from accounting malpractice
Property damage, construction collapse, or unsafe buildings from engineering errors

📉 Florida Law on Professional Malpractice

Florida law provides victims the right to pursue compensation against professionals who fail to uphold their duties. Key statutes include:

Medical Malpractice (F.S. §766)—requires presuit investigations, expert affidavits, and strict filing deadlines.
Legal Malpractice—claims generally fall under negligence or breach of fiduciary duty.
Other Professional Malpractice—cases are governed by Florida negligence law and professional licensing standards.

🏥 The Elements of Proof in Malpractice Cases

To prove malpractice, you must establish:

Duty—The professional owed you a duty of care, based on the professional relationship.
Breach of Duty—The professional failed to meet the accepted standard of care in their field.
Causation—This failure directly caused harm or losses.
Damages—You suffered measurable harm (injuries, financial losses, or both).

📑 Necessary Evidence in Professional Malpractice Cases

Expert testimony regarding the accepted standard of care in that profession
Professional records (medical files, legal documents, financial records, contracts, designs)
Witness statements
Communications (emails, letters, instructions)
Proof of financial or physical harm (medical bills, tax penalties, property damage)

🔄 Comparative Negligence in Florida

In some cases, the professional may argue that the client contributed to their losses (e.g., failing to provide accurate information to an accountant or ignoring a doctor’s treatment plan). Under Florida’s comparative negligence rule, your compensation may be reduced by your percentage of fault, but you can still recover damages as long as the professional’s negligence played a role.

💼 Compensation Available

Victims of professional malpractice may be entitled to:

Medical expenses (in medical malpractice cases)
Lost wages or lost financial opportunities
Pain and suffering (for physical injuries)
Emotional distress and mental anguish
Cost of correcting errors or damages caused by the malpractice
Punitive damages in cases of gross negligence, fraud, or intentional misconduct

💼 We Are Here to Help With Professional Malpractice Cases

At Kaba Law Group, P.L.L.C., our attorneys have the experience and resources to take on malpractice cases against doctors, hospitals, law firms, accountants, engineers, and other professionals. We investigate thoroughly, consult with top experts, and fight to obtain the maximum compensation available under Florida law.

📞If you or a loved one has been harmed due to professional malpractice in Miami-Dade County, call 305-245-9990 or contact us online today for a free, confidential consultation with our malpractice attorneys.