Florida S1700 amends wrongful death statutes to allow parents of deceased minor children and spouses to recover for mental pain and suffering.
Florida S1700 modifies Florida Statutes to allow parents of deceased minor children and spouses to recover damages for mental pain and suffering resulting from medical negligence. The bill also ensures that all potential beneficiaries of a wrongful death recovery are identified in the complaint. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.
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