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WHO WILL DECIDE MY CASE? |
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(The information on this
site applies to Florida only)
In most states you will have a right to a jury trial if you want one. Your trial will be presided over by a judge, but the judge will decide issues of law and will make rulings on what evidence the jury is entitled to hear. The jury will decide who they think is telling the truth, what the facts are, and the amount of damages you are entitled to recover.
Under Florida law either the plaintiff or the defendant can request a jury trial in a malpractice case and that is what they will get. Florida uses a six person jury in civil cases. Under certain circumstances, if both sides agree, the case could be arbitrated in front of arbitrators who are neither judges or jurors.
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This site contains only general background information and is not intended to constitute specific legal advice or establish an attorney/client relationship. Malpractice laws vary from state to state and are constantly changing. If you think you may have a malpractice case you should promptly contact a lawyer in your state with experience in handling malpractice cases. |
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