Florida Professional Malpractice Case Value Calculator
Calculate the value of a professional malpractice case against an attorney, accountant, financial advisor, or other licensed professional. Our calculator applies your documented financial losses and state malpractice rules under Florida's specific laws.
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In Florida, you generally have 2 years to file a professional malpractice claim. What your case is worth depends on your specific damages and Florida's laws — use the calculator below for a free estimate of your low-to-high range.
Key Florida Laws
| Filing Deadline | 2 years in line with the national average of 2.4 years |
|---|---|
| Negligence System | Modified Comparative Fault (51% Bar) Florida moved to a 51% bar on March 24, 2023 (HB 837) for lawsuits filed after that date; medical negligence claims still follow pure comparative fault. |
How Florida Law Affects Your Professional Malpractice Case
Professional malpractice in Florida means a licensed professional — an attorney, accountant, financial advisor, architect, or similar — failed to meet the accepted standard of care in their field and caused you financial harm. Unlike medical malpractice, these cases usually involve economic rather than physical losses.
Damages equal the financial loss the professional's error actually caused — what you lost or failed to gain because of it. In legal malpractice, Florida typically requires proving the "case within a case": that you would have won the underlying matter but for the attorney's error. Engagement letters, billing records, and the professional's own file are critical evidence.
Florida generally allows about 2 years to file, in line with the national average of 2.4 years, often running from when you discovered (or should have discovered) the error. For attorney malpractice, the "continuous representation" rule can pause the clock while the lawyer keeps handling the matter.
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Legal Disclaimer
This calculator uses Florida's statutes as of 2026-08-24. Laws change frequently. This tool provides estimates for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current rules with a Florida-licensed attorney before making decisions about your case. Learn about our methodology.
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