Medical Malpractice can simply be defined as negligence on the part of a healthcare provider as that term is defined under Florida’s statutory laws.
Pharmacy Negligence is a fast-growing body of law as pharmacies take on greater responsibility and a broader role in the delivery of healthcare services.
Negligent or intentional acts resulting in wrongful death or serious permanent injury.
Cranshaw Brown attorneys have a combined 40 years of civil trial experience.
At Cranshaw Brown we do not charge a potential client for discussing and evaluating his or her case. We will thoroughly evaluate the merits of each potential case. If we accept a case, we agree to do so on a contingency fee basis and to advance the costs of litigating the case.
Jason Brown graduated from New Smyrna High School prior to attending Florida State University. Mr. Brown graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1986 and returned to New Smyrna Beach where he taught in the local school system prior to attending l... Read More
Jason Brown graduated from New Smyrna High School prior to attending Florida State University. Mr. Brown graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1986 and returned to New Smyrna Beach where he taught in the local school system prior to attending law school.
Mr. Brown attended the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. Mr. Brown graduated from law school in 1992 and was admitted to both the Florida and Georgia Bar Associations that same year. Since graduating from law school, Mr. Brown has practiced personal injury and medical malpractice law representing both plaintiffs and defendants over the years.
Mr. Brown is a member in good standing with the Georgia Bar (inactive), the Florida Bar, and the Volusia County Bar Association. Mr. Brown served on the board of directors for the Volusia County Bar Association from 1997 to 2000. He served as treasurer of the Volusia County Bar Association from 2000 to 2001; president-elect in 2001 to 2002; and president in 2002 to 2003.
Mr. Brown’s practice is now limited to medical malpractice cases involving serious injury and pharmacy malpractice cases.
Todd Cranshaw has more than 30 years experience in civil trial litigation. Mr. Cranshaw attended Florida Atlantic University (BA 1985) and the St. Thomas University School of Law (JD with High Honors 1988). While at St. Thomas, Mr. Cranshaw authored the inaugural law review artic... Read More
Todd Cranshaw has more than 30 years experience in civil trial litigation. Mr. Cranshaw attended Florida Atlantic University (BA 1985) and the St. Thomas University School of Law (JD with High Honors 1988). While at St. Thomas, Mr. Cranshaw authored the inaugural law review article in the St. Thomas Law Forum: “A Test for Freedom: The Cuban Missile Crisis Revisited.” Vol. 1 No. 1;served as President of the Student Bar Association; and was ranked third overall in his graduating class.
Mr. Cranshaw began his legal career in 1988 handling primarily medical negligence defense cases with the Orlando firm of Taraska, Grower, Unger and Ketchum, PA. In 1991, Mr. Cranshaw relocated his practice to Daytona Beach where he worked as a medical malpractice defense attorney with the firm, Smith, Schoder, Rouse and Bouck before eventually starting his own firm.
Over the years, Mr. Cranshaw has represented healthcare professionals and entities in the state trial court system and before administrative agency action tribunals. Mr. Cranshaw has tried many malpractice cases to verdict in the Circuit Courts throughout central and northeast Florida and has successfully appeared and argued before the Florida Supreme Court. Mr. Cranshaw is a member of the Florida Bar and the Volusia County Bar Associations. He is the former Chair of the Volusia County Bar Association Medical/Legal Liaison Committee and a former member of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association, and Central Florida Medical Malpractice Claims Council.
Mr. Cranshaw is licensed to practice in all courts of this state as well as the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, and the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal.
What is the statute of limitations on medical malpractice?
The statute of limitations in Florida for medical malpractice is two years from when the patient either knew, or should have known that the injury had occurred and there was a reasonable chance that the injury was caused by medical malpractice.
What is the average settlement for a medical malpractice lawsuit?
According to data from the National Practitioner Data Bank, the average payout for a medical malpractice claim between the years 2009-2018 was roughly $309,908.
How do you find a good medical malpractice attorney?
Winning a medical malpractice suit is no easy task, which is why you need experienced representation in your corner. Look for medical malpractice attorneys who have past experience representing physicians, hospitals, nurses and other healthcare providers in the courtroom, because they will be best prepared for the tactics that medical professionals will try to use to hurt your case.
What are the chances of winning a medical malpractice suit?
According to a recent study of medical malpractice cases, doctors win 80% to 90% of jury trials with weak evidence of medical negligence, around 70% of cases with borderline evidence, and 50% of trials with strong evidence. Winning a medical malpractice suit is no easy task, which is why you need experienced representation in your corner.
What are some common reasons for filing a malpractice case?
There are many unique reasons why someone might be forced to file a malpractice suit, however, some of the most common are misdiagnosis/delayed diagnosis, childbirth injuries, medication errors, surgical errors, and anesthesia errors.
What is the difference between negligence and malpractice?
Negligence is a failure to exercise the care that a reasonable person would exercise in similar circumstances. In tort law, negligence applies to harm caused by carelessness, not malice. Malpractice is a type of negligence; it is often called 'professional negligence.'