Cases we take
Medical malpractice
- Misdiagnosis
- Surgical errors
- Medication errors
- ER and hospital negligence
Florida Medical Malpractice Lawyer
They took an oath.They broke it.
A bad outcome isn't always malpractice. But when a doctor or hospital fell below the standard of care and it cost you, Kevin makes them answer for it. Kevin Butler is a Florida trial lawyer and a Major in the Florida Army National Guard, and he brings that same discipline to every case. Hablamos español.
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Medical malpractice
What Kevin handles.
Malpractice cases are some of the hardest to win. Hospitals and doctors have experienced defense lawyers and insurers. Florida adds a strict presuit process with expert review before a case can be filed.
Their playbook
What the insurer will try
- Say the outcome was a known risk
- Close ranks behind their doctors
- Rely on the deadlines running out
His playbook
What Kevin does
- Gets complete records, including audit trails
- Works with qualified medical experts in the same specialty
- Starts the presuit process well before deadlines
The hardest kind of injury case
Florida law requires an expert review before a malpractice suit can even be filed, hospitals and their insurers defend every case, and the medicine is complicated. Most injury lawyers refer these cases out.
Kevin spent more than three years as a senior medical malpractice litigation attorney at one of the largest injury firms in the country, handling 30 to 40 of these cases at a time and trying complex cases before Florida juries. He has resolved medical malpractice cases for seven-figure settlements and served on the trial team that obtained a $27 million medical malpractice verdict. He now brings that experience to patients and families directly.
Every case is different. Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome.
What counts as medical malpractice
Malpractice is not a bad outcome. It is an injury caused by a healthcare provider's failure to do what a reasonably careful provider would have done in the same situation.
- Failure to diagnose or delayed diagnosis of cancer, stroke, heart attack, infection or sepsis.
- Surgical errors, including wrong site surgery, retained instruments and injuries to organs, nerves or blood vessels.
- Medication and anesthesia errors.
- Emergency room errors and premature discharge.
- Failure to monitor, including falls and pressure injuries in hospitals and nursing homes.
- Radiology errors: missed findings on imaging.
- Obstetric errors causing injury to mother or baby.
How Florida medical malpractice cases work
Florida's Medical Malpractice Act sets up a mandatory presuit process. Before filing suit, the injured patient must obtain a written opinion from a qualified medical expert that there are reasonable grounds to believe malpractice occurred, then serve a notice of intent on each defendant and take part in a 90-day presuit investigation period. The deadline is generally two years from when the patient knew or should have known of the injury, with an outer limit of four years from the incident in most cases.
Kevin's approach
- Early records review. He obtains the complete chart, including audit trails and imaging, and reviews it before you spend a dollar.
- Candid screening. Many potential malpractice cases are not viable. He tells you that early and clearly.
- The right physicians. Florida requires reviewing experts in the same specialty as the defendant, and Kevin retains physicians who hold up under cross-examination.
- Trial preparation from day one. Hospitals settle the cases they are afraid to try.
Florida law
Florida makes malpractice hard to file.
Before a malpractice lawsuit can be filed in Florida, the case has to go through an investigation and a sworn expert opinion. That takes time.
2
Years · From discovery
Claims must generally be filed within two years of when the injury was or should have been discovered.
Fla. Stat. § 95.114
Years · Outer limit
Most claims are barred four years after the incident, with exceptions for fraud and young children.
Fla. Stat. § 95.1190
Days · Presuit
The provider gets notice and 90 days to investigate, backed by a corroborating medical expert opinion.
Fla. Stat. §§ 766.106, 766.203General information, not legal advice. Every case has its own facts and deadlines can change. Call for a review of your specific situation.
Why clients choose Kevin
One lawyer. Your case, start to finish.
At a large firm, your file can pass through a dozen hands before anyone who will stand in front of a jury reads it. At The Law Office of Kevin Butler, the attorney you meet at your first consultation is the attorney who investigates your case, negotiates with the insurance company, and tries the case if the insurance company will not pay what it owes.
$27MMedical malpractice verdict
Served on the trial team that obtained it.
$1.08MConfidential trucking settlement
Resolved in 2021.
8Complex trials
Brought to trial in under three years.
1Attorney · Your case
The lawyer you hire is the lawyer who handles your case to the finish.
Kevin has spent his career on one side of the courtroom: the injured person's side. He has never represented an insurance company. He founded his firm in 2016 and built it on car crash, premises and wrongful death cases, then spent more than three years as a senior medical malpractice litigation attorney at one of the largest injury firms in the country, trying complex cases before Florida juries. In 2026 he returned to his own practice to give clients what large firms cannot: direct access to the lawyer handling their case.
Every case is different. Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome.
How it works
What happens after you call.
No intake clerk, no runaround. If your case is one Kevin cannot take, he will tell you promptly so you can protect your rights elsewhere.
- Free consultation
You talk to Kevin, not an intake clerk, about what happened and what your options are. There is no charge and no obligation.
- Investigation
Kevin gathers the evidence early: crash reports, video, medical records, witness statements, and in medical cases, the physician review Florida law requires before a malpractice suit can be filed.
- Demand and negotiation
He builds the case and presents it to the insurance company with a clear demand backed by evidence.
- Trial if necessary
If the insurer will not pay what your case is worth, he files suit and prepares it for a jury. Insurance companies know which lawyers try cases. That knowledge changes their offers.
Your attorney
Kevin Butler
The Army taught him to run a complex operation with discipline and no wasted motion. That is how he runs a case.
Kevin has served in the Florida Army National Guard since 2011 and holds the rank of Major, serving as a Brigade Logistics Officer. He brings that discipline to the courtroom, along with an MBA that lets him read an insurer's numbers the way their adjusters do.
You will have Kevin's direct contact information, and he returns calls. You will get straight answers about what your case is worth, including when the honest answer is that a case is not viable.
Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
- 2011Florida Army National GuardNow a Major and Brigade Logistics Officer
- 2015J.D., Florida A&M University College of LawAfter a B.S. and an MBA from the University of Central Florida
- 2016Founded The Law Office of Kevin ButlerCar crash, premises, trucking, wrongful death and medical malpractice cases
- 2023National injury firm, medical malpractice groupSenior attorney carrying 30 to 40 medical negligence cases at a time
- 2023-25Super Lawyers Rising StarNamed in 2023, 2024 and 2025
- 2026Returned to his own firmSo every client works directly with him
Client reviews
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Rated by real clientsClients say the same things again and again: he calls back, he explains every step, and he treats them like family. Here is what they wrote, in their own words.
"Worldclass"
"Kevin kept me calm, advised me every step of the way to the greatest possible outcome."
Kevin Butler did an amazing job!
"He treated me like a 'million dollar client.' He returned every phone call, settled the claim within an appropriate time frame."
This guy is the best!
"Kevin is an awesome attorney. He has integrity and genuine concern for his clients."
Absolutely recommend Kevin
"Kevin was treating me as part of his family making sure everything was done correctly."
Best accident attorney in Orlando
"He answered all of my questions very quickly with little to no wait at all."
What it costs
Free until we win.
Personal injury and medical malpractice cases are handled on a contingency fee. You pay nothing up front, and if there is no recovery you owe no attorney's fees and no costs. The details are spelled out in a written agreement you review and sign before we begin.
60 min
Free first consultation, in person or virtual. Bring your questions and your records.
$0
Upfront. No retainer, no hourly billing, no invoice while your case is open.
Free
Until we win. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney's fees and no costs.
Questions families ask
How do I know if I have a malpractice case?
The question is whether a provider fell below the accepted standard of care and that caused harm. Kevin reviews the records, and a medical expert when needed, to give you a straight answer.
Why does it matter how quickly I call?
Florida's presuit process takes months, and the deadlines are strict. Waiting can end a valid claim.
What does it cost?
Nothing upfront. Malpractice cases are handled on contingency, within limits set by Florida law.
¿Atienden en español?
Sí. Kevin habla español y puede atender su consulta gratuita completamente en español.
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