A missed or delayed diagnosis becomes medical malpractice when it falls below the standard of care and causes substantial harm, such as a catastrophic injury or a death. Michael Grife of The Grife Law Firm walks Abby through differential diagnosis, proving causation, Florida's expert and pre-suit rules, the filing deadline, and damages. Questions answered in this episode: When does a misdiagnosis become medical malpractice? Why is causation so hard to prove in a misdiagnosis case? What if a hospital refuses to release your medical records? When does the Florida deadline start for a misdiagnosis? Is there a cap on pain and suffering in a Florida misdiagnosis case? What should you avoid doing if you suspect malpractice? Topics covered: misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, the standard of care, causation, differential diagnosis and tunnel vision, misread CT and MRI scans, missed fractures, missed cancer, stroke and heart attack timing, sepsis and appendicitis, liability and causation experts, the same-specialty rule, medical records and imaging, the expert affidavit, notice of intent and 90-day pre-suit screening, the two-year statute of limitations with a four-year limit, respondeat superior, apparent agency, non-delegable duty, economic and non-economic damages, wrongful death damages, and no cap on pain and suffering. Michael Grife on causation: "The causation piece is the link between liability and damages." Michael Grife on differential diagnosis: "Where doctors get into trouble, and I see it all the time, is tunnel vision, right?" Michael Grife on medical records: "You have an absolute Florida statutory right to get your medical records." Michael Grife on settling: "Once you resolve your case, it's resolved forever." Michael K. Grife is President and Founding Attorney of The Grife Law Firm. Consultations are free, with no fee unless there is a recovery. Free consultation: thegrifelawfirm.com Phone: (561) 998-0770 Office: Boca Raton, Florida Podcast website: bocaratoninjury.lawyer Recorded: August 2026 #FloridaMedicalMalpractice #MisdiagnosisLawyer #DelayedDiagnosis #DifferentialDiagnosis #SameSpecialtyRule #BocaRatonMedicalMalpractice Recorded August 2026. This episode is general information, not legal advice. Laws change frequently and vary by state, so the discussion here may no longer be current at the time you view or listen to it and may not apply in your jurisdiction. Viewing or listening does not create an attorney-client relationship. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state. Chapters 00:00:00 Misdiagnosis Malpractice in Boca Raton With Michael Grife 00:01:01 What Counts as a Missed or Wrong Diagnosis? 00:03:51 When Does a Misdiagnosis Become Medical Malpractice? 00:09:20 How Do Tunnel Vision and Misread Scans Cause Missed Diagnoses? 00:14:17 Why Is Causation the Hardest Part of a Misdiagnosis Case? 00:17:35 What if a Hospital Won't Release Your Medical Records? 00:19:38 Which Doctors Can Testify as Experts in a Florida Misdiagnosis Case? 00:21:28 Why Does Timing Matter So Much in a Missed Stroke or Heart Attack? 00:24:52 How Does Florida's Pre-Suit Process Work in a Malpractice Case? 00:28:27 When Does the Malpractice Statute of Limitations Start in Florida? 00:30:53 Can a Hospital Be Liable for a Doctor's Missed Diagnosis? 00:32:36 What Damages Can You Recover for a Delayed Diagnosis? 00:36:01 Is There a Cap on Pain and Suffering in Florida Malpractice Cases? 00:37:57 How Do Lawyers Decide if a Misdiagnosis Case Is Worth Taking? 00:40:12 What Should You Do if You Think a Doctor Missed Your Diagnosis?