Business Details
Florida Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Attorneys
The Patient's Law Firm is a distinguished legal practice dedicated to advocating for victims of medical negligence and personal injury. With decades of combined experience, our team uniquely integrates legal expertise and medical knowledge to deliver exceptional results. Our founder, Christa Carpenter, a registered nurse and former hospital defense attorney, leads a multidisciplinary team that includes board-certified trial attorneys, healthcare professionals, and legal specialists. We specialize in complex cases involving medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, brain injuries, and wrongful death, leveraging an in-house network of doctors and nurses to strengthen our clients' claims. Our track record includes securing over $20 million in recoveries across high-profile cases, demonstrating our commitment to justice and client-centered advocacy.We prioritize transparency, maintaining open communication with clients throughout the legal process while adhering to the highest ethical standards. Our attorneys hold leadership positions in prestigious legal organizations, including the American Board of Trial Advocates, and remain actively engaged in continuing legal and medical education to stay at the forefront of our field. With offices serving clients from the Florida Panhandle to the Keys, we combine local knowledge with national expertise to fight for the rights of injury victims across the state.
Services
Medical Malpractice
Nursing Home Abuse
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Brain Injury Claims
Insurance Disputes
Highlights and features
- We combine legal and medical expertise with nurse attorney leadership
- Over $20 million recovered in medical malpractice verdicts and settlements
- Board-certified trial attorneys with defense-side experience
- In-house medical professionals support case evaluation and strategy
- Proven success in complex healthcare negligence litigation
Associations and certifications
- The Florida Bar
- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
What people say
Million-dollar settlement
No surprises
Outstanding experience
Champions for justice
Efficient process
Services
Medical Malpractice
Our specialized legal team represents victims of medical errors and healthcare provider negligence. With nurse attorneys and medical professionals collaborating on case strategy, we handle complex claims involving surgical errors, misdiagnoses, and birth injuries. Our track record includes multiple multi-million dollar verdicts demonstrating our ability to secure maximum compensation for clients across Florida.
Nursing Home Abuse
We advocate for vulnerable residents subjected to abuse or neglect in long-term care facilities. Our investigations uncover systemic failures in care while medical experts document the physical and emotional damages. Our legal team pursues comprehensive compensation for victims and families while holding facilities accountable for preventable harm.
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured through no fault of their own in various scenarios including car accidents and premises liability. Our approach combines legal expertise with medical insight to accurately value claims and counter insurance company tactics. We've successfully resolved cases involving catastrophic injuries and long-term disability.
Wrongful Death
Our compassionate attorneys handle wrongful death cases resulting from medical errors and institutional negligence. We guide families through complex legal processes while quantifying both economic losses and non-economic damages. Our litigation strategy ensures responsible parties are held fully accountable for preventable fatalities.
Brain Injury Claims
We specialize in representing clients with traumatic brain injuries caused by medical malpractice or accidents. Our cases involve detailed collaboration with neurologists and rehabilitation specialists to document lifelong impacts. We secure comprehensive settlements covering medical care, lost earning capacity, and quality of life changes.
People
Christa M. Carpenter
Founder
Registered nurse and former hospital defense attorney with 15+ years experience in medical malpractice litigation. Graduated top of her class from Stetson University College of Law and maintains dual expertise through ongoing medical-legal education.
Jim Evangelista
Lead Trial Attorney
Board-certified civil trial attorney with 38 years experience, including 20+ years handling medical malpractice cases. Former defense attorney who now applies insider knowledge to plaintiff representation, achieving numerous seven-figure verdicts.
James T. Carpenter
Attorney
Florida native with healthcare administration background who transitioned from client intake specialist to practicing attorney. Focuses on medical negligence cases with particular attention to client communication and case preparation.
Matthew P. Skonieczny
Attorney
Recent law graduate with academic honors who joined the firm after clerking at a plaintiffs' boutique firm. Specializes in injury law with focus on documenting damages and preparing cases for trial.
Questions
What areas of law does The Patient's Law Firm specialize in?
We focus exclusively on medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, personal injury, and wrongful death cases. Our unique approach combines legal expertise with medical professionals' insights to handle complex healthcare-related claims.
How does the firm evaluate potential cases?
We conduct comprehensive evaluations using both legal and medical expertise. Our team, including registered nurses and healthcare professionals, reviews medical records and consults specialists to determine case viability during free initial consultations.
What makes this firm different from other personal injury attorneys?
Our combination of medical professionals, former defense attorneys, and board-certified trial lawyers provides unique perspective. We maintain in-house medical expertise and have recovered over $20 million in verdicts specifically in healthcare-related cases.
How long do medical malpractice cases typically take?
While every case varies, our experience shows most medical malpractice cases resolve within 1-3 years. Our team works efficiently while ensuring thorough preparation, as demonstrated by a recent $1 million settlement achieved in two years during pandemic conditions.
What are the costs associated with hiring the firm?
We work on contingency fee basis - you pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation. Our transparent approach ensures no hidden costs, with fee percentages agreed upon upfront before case initiation.
