Atty. Hector Buigas
Hector Buigas is an attorney in Morgan & Morgan's Medical Malpractice Department where he focuses on the representation of victims of medical negligence and their families. Mr.
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Hector Buigas is an Attorney based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida (1998). Educated at Florida International University (University, 1995). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •American Board of Trial Advocates •Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar. Serands clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Hector Buigas is an attorney in Morgan & Morgan's Medical Malpractice Department where he focuses on the representation of victims of medical negligence and their families
- Mr. Buigas was born in Miami, FL, the youngest of nine children of immigrant parents
- As an undergraduate, Mr. Buigas attended Florida International University while working a full-time job to finance his studies and graduated with honors with a degree in English and American Literature
- He earned a full scholarship to law school and attended the University of Florida Levin College of Law, graduating in 1998
- Following his graduation, Mr. Buigas returned to South Florida where he began his career representing physicians, physician extenders, nurses, pharmacists, nursing homes and healthcare facilities in medical negligence claims
- For over 20 years Mr. Buigas handled hundreds of cases ranging across all medical specialties, several of which were the focus of both local and national media attention
- Over his career he has brought over 30 medical malpractice jury trials to verdict, in addition to the jury trials involving other complex legal matters
- He is now focused on using his well-earned knowledge and experience to benefit victims of medical negligence and their families
- Mr. Buigas is AV-Preeminent Rated by Martindale Hubbell and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an invitation-only group of experienced trial lawyers and judges dedicated to protecting the right to civil jury trials
- When he is not pursuing justice for his clients, Mr. Buigas can be found spending time with his family, coaching soccer, or attending one of his children's many activities
- His guiding principle is, 'If you wish to be good, do good.' Mr. Buigas is a native Spanish speaker
- Awards & Recognitions •AV-Preeminent Rating from Martindale Hubbell
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Palm Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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