Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Helping Families Find Answers After Preventable Injury or Death
When someone you love goes into a hospital, you trust the system to take care of them. When that trust is broken, and things go wrong, families are left confused, angry, and searching for answers.
Paul Trial Group represents patients and families whose lives were changed by serious, preventable medical negligence. Not bad outcomes. Not unavoidable complications. But situations where doctors or hospitals failed to do what competent care required—and the consequences were catastrophic.
If you’re here because something doesn’t sit right, you’re not alone. And you don’t need proof yet. You deserve clear answers.
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When Medical Care Becomes Medical Negligence
Medical malpractice happens when a doctor, hospital, or healthcare provider fails to do what competent medical care requires, and that failure causes serious injury or death.
These cases are rarely about a single mistake. They are about warning signs that were missed, conditions that were not taken seriously, or decisions that were delayed when time mattered most. The result is often a life permanently altered—or a loved one lost when it did not have to happen.
Not every bad medical outcome is malpractice. But when harm was preventable, families deserve the truth—and accountability.
Award-Winning Advocacy: David Paul and Scott Mcmillen Named 2025
"Lawyers of the Year"
Types of Serious Medical Malpractice Cases We Investigate
We help patients and families facing life-altering consequences from serious medical negligence, including:
Delayed or Missed Diagnosis
Cancer, stroke, sepsis, internal bleeding, and other critical conditions that were overlooked or misdiagnosed until effective treatment was no longer possible.
Failure to Treat or Escalate Care
Situations where a condition was recognized, but providers failed to act quickly, consult specialists, or initiate necessary life-saving treatment.
Improper Medical Care or Monitoring
Medication errors, failure to monitor vital signs, or ignoring worsening symptoms during hospitalization.
Hospital & Systemic Failures
Breakdowns in communication, understaffing, poor supervision, or policies that place patients at risk.
Wrongful Death Caused by Medical Negligence
Cases where a life was lost because care fell below basic standards.
If your family is facing permanent disability, catastrophic injury, or an unexpected loss, your situation deserves careful and compassionate legal review.
Medical Malpractice Cases Require Trial-Ready Lawyers
Medical malpractice cases are among the most complex and aggressively defended claims in civil law. Hospitals and insurance companies have vast resources and teams of lawyers focused on protecting themselves.
Helping families navigate these cases and fighting for accountability requires:
- Careful reconstruction of what happened – and when
- In-depth medical record review
- Collaboration with qualified medical experts
- Readiness to take a case to trial when justice demands it
At Paul Trial Group, we prepare every medical malpractice case as if it will be heard by the jury—because that level of preparation is often the only way families get real answers.
Do You Have a Medical Malpractice Case?
You may have a case if:
- The injury or death was preventable
- The harm is permanent or catastrophic
- Diagnosis or treatment was delayed or ignored
- Basic standards of care were not followed
If you’re unsure, that’s normal. Most patients and families are.
Start here. We’ll listen.
A confidential consultation can help determine whether medical negligence played a role—and what your next step may be.
Getting Started is Simple
Step 1:
Tell Us What Happened
Call or submit the form. We listen.
Step 2:
We Review the Case
Our trial team evaluates your medical records and explains your options, at no cost.
Step 3:
We Handle Everything
If there’s a case, we handle the investigation, experts, and litigation—pursuing accountability and fight for the outcome you deserve.
No Upfront Fees. No Pressure. Just Clear Answers.
Serving Medical Malpractice Victims Across the Tampa Region
Paul Trial Group represents individuals and families throughout Tampa and Central Florida.
When medical negligence changes a family’s life, they need experienced trial lawyers who are prepared to see the case through and walk with them every step of the way—no matter how hard the fight.
What Our Clients Say
I highly recommend Paul Trial Group for your legal matters. Working with their team was really an exceptional experience even as I was going thru much duress.?Working with David Paul office you will get honesty, integrity and the truth.
- Laura A.
Mr. Murphy provided excellent service. With his assistance, I finally got the closure I needed for an otherwise emotionally stressful event. I highly recommend this firm and Mr. Murphy .
- D. (former client)
I have had a professional relationship with David Paul for over a decade. Recently, I have worked mostly with Scott Murphy. I have found the attorneys to be experienced, thorough, intelligent, insightful, diligent, personable, and committed. I recommend this firm and its attorneys very highly, and without reservation.
- Sidney A.
David Paul represented me in a personal injury case. I feel so fortunate and blessed that I had them in my corner. They were overwhelmingly prepared in every stage of my case. They take a limited number of cases so that they can dedicate their time to you legally, as well as personally. My family & I can’t say enough positive things about him!
- John D.
David Paul and Olivia Kronenberg not only represented our family, they did also so with a very personal approach. They were extremely thorough and methodical in their investigation and how they presented our case. It was not a quick process, but they made it easy and painless. They kept us advised on every update. Our settlement was just, and we were rewarded with closure on my wife’s death.
- Skip Banfell
My attorney, Olivia, eased any worries and made an extremely emotional and stressful situation go as smoothly as possible. Everyone I worked with treated me like a friend, not just a client.
- Stan Stevens
This firm valued me as a person not just a client, they respected my wishes, concerns, questions and answers.
- Fredericka Epps
A very professional and great team that was amazing in helping me and my family through some really hard times. I never really trusted lawyers until I worked with Dave and Olivia and now I feel like we are more like family.
- Michelle
I absolutely love Olivia! She was transparent, honest, helpful, and treated my case the same way she would treat it if it were her family.
- Savanna Whidden
Philip Moring and his staff were highly professional, accommodating and a pleasure to work with. They always showed knowledge and thoroughness, while also being efficient and getting straight to the point. They made the entire experience pleasant, and I would highly recommend them if you or a loved one needs a competent and personable lawyer.
- Mary D.
Request a Confidential Medical Malpractice Review
If you believe serious harm or loss was caused by a preventable medical error, we invite you to request a confidential consultation. Our team will listen, review the facts, evaluate the medical issues involved, and help you understand your options.
FAQs
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, hospital, or healthcare provider fails to meet accepted standards of care and that failure causes serious injury or death. Not every poor outcome is malpractice—but when harm was preventable, it may warrant legal review.
That determination usually requires reviewing medical records, timelines, and provider decisions. During a consultation, our team evaluates whether warning signs were missed, care was delayed, or standards were not followed.
No. Many malpractice cases involve systemic failures, breakdowns in communication, delayed diagnoses, or decisions made under pressure—not just a single clear error.
No. Most families don’t have answers when they first reach out. Part of our role is investigating what happened and determining whether negligence played a role.
These cases are complex and often take significant time due to medical reviews and expert involvement. While timelines vary, our focus is on thorough preparation and long-term results—not quick resolutions.
Many cases settle, but Paul Trial Group prepares every medical malpractice case as if it will go to trial. That level of preparation helps ensure our clients’ cases are taken seriously.
Tampa Office
Paul Trial Group
110 N. 11th Street,
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-544-4644
Email: intake@paultrialgroup.com
Operation Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 6:30 pm