How long do I have to file a medical malpractice lawsuit?

In the State of Florida, a wrongfully injured patient has a limited amount of time to pursue a lawsuit. Since all medical malpractice cases are subject to a statute of limitations, legal action should be taken as soon as circumstances allow. Specifically, however, a victim will have two years from the date of their injury to file an official lawsuit and subsequently pursue compensation. If the injury was not immediately discovered, one would then have two years from the date of detection to take action but no more than four years can elapse from the date that the negligent act occurred.