‘Free Kill’ law limits who can sue for medical malpractice

(InvestigateTV) — In most cases, if a loved one dies from medical malpractice, families have the power to sue.

However, in one of the most visited states in the country, that’s not always the case.

Florida’s Wrongful Death Act says that if certain people with no spouses and no children die from medical malpractice, their family can’t sue for pain and suffering.

Only economic damages, like funeral expenses and lost earnings.

Investigative reporter Kristin Crowley traveled across the state to hear both sides of this controversial law and its impact on anyone living or traveling to the Sunshine State.

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