Sarah, First, let me say that I'm sorry for your loss. Medical malpractice is a personal injury which is a legal tort. If the court finds that the hospital was negligent or a staff member was guilty of malpractice your damage claim could be substantial. This is not the type of case that most pro se litigants should pursue. The risk to you is that you would not know what types of damages you might be entitled to, and with an attorney you would be more likely to be awarded a greater amount. Contact some of the biggest Florida accident law firms and explain your case. These types of cases are commonly accepted on contingency, which means you don't pay the attorney anything unless they settle your claim; or prevail in court. Try the Florida Bar lawyer referral service - http://www.floridabar.org/divpgm/lronline.nsf/wreferral6?OpenForm