Is there a Basis for a Legal Malpractice Action ("Professional Liability") if an Attorney fails to file a severe "Slip Fall" Matter in the...

Question

Is there a Basis for a Legal Malpractice Action ("Professional Liability") if an Attorney fails to file a severe "Slip & Fall" Matter in the State of Florida (2010) by waiting for "Maximum Medical Improvement" ("MMI") to be reached ("2014"); thereby, currently, critically jeopardizing Victim's Physical Health & Financial Well-Being who was/still-is Totally, Physically Disabled with "Atrial Fibrillation"/"on" Social Security Disability & Medicare at that time & to date (Social Security Retirement)?

Answer

Failing to file by the tolling of the statute or dropping the case or settling it may be the basis for a malpractice claim. Your facts are unclear. Seek a legal opinion to make sure. Remember you must still prove the underlying case and the malpractice.