Falk Waas

$250,000

Administrative Law, Medical Malpractice, Appellate Practice

Established in a case of first impression that the non-economic damage cap of $250,000 in medical malpractice arbitration is limited per claimant, per incident, not per defendant.

Insurance Coverage, Administrative Law, Appellate Practice

Successfully defended an insurer's denial of coverage in a declaratory action, with summary judgment affirmed on appeal by the 3rd District Court of Appeal.

Medical Malpractice

Lawsuit claiming blindness after neurosurgical procedure was dropped after surveillance video showed plaintiff driving and using power tools.

Medical Malpractice

Obtained Final Summary Judgment in a medical malpractice claim involving a child with catastrophic brain injury, based on the statute of limitations defense.

Medical Malpractice

Secured Final Summary Judgment for a hospital in a medical malpractice case alleging brain injuries in the NICU, based on the statute of limitations.

Medical Malpractice

Obtained Final Summary Judgment for a hospital due to plaintiff's failure to provide required notice of claim to the Florida Department of Financial Services within the statutory period.