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Can You Claim Damages for Lower Back Pain After an Accident?

There are a number of ways the lower back can become injured during an accident. During a car accident, the force of the impact may cause the body to jolt, straining and spraining the soft tissues in the lower back. During a slip and fall, a person may land on… Continue reading Can You Claim Damages for Lower Back Pain After an Accident?

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Important Terms to Know when Filing a Wrongful Death Claim

Important Terms to Know When Filing a Wrongful Death Claim Slip and falls, car crashes, and pedestrian accidents are just a few of the ways in which people in Miami become hurt every day. Sometimes, these accidents are so severe, that the accident victim does not survive them. When another… Continue reading Important Terms to Know when Filing a Wrongful Death Claim

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When are Pharmacists Liable for Medical Malpractice?

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]When people think of medical malpractice, they often think of holding doctors and hospitals liable for causing patients harm. Although these scenarios do form the basis of many medical malpractice claims, there are other… Continue reading When are Pharmacists Liable for Medical Malpractice?

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Medication Dispensing Errors

Medication errors can occur at a variety of steps in the process of providing patient care, from ordering the medication to administering the drug. Some of the most common errors, however, take place during the dispensing part of the prescribing process. Whether the result of miscommunication between a doctor and… Continue reading Medication Dispensing Errors

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Truck Accident Reconstruction Can Play a Critical Role in Proving Negligence

Accidents involving semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles are some of the most dangerous types of crashes in which a person can be involved. Unfortunately, recovering compensation after a truck accident can be complicated in these kinds of cases, which require a thorough investigation and a deep understanding of state law.… Continue reading Truck Accident Reconstruction Can Play a Critical Role in Proving Negligence

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Could a “Bad Dog” Sign Affect My Ability to Recover After Suffering a Bite?

In Florida, dog owners are held strictly liable for the injuries caused by their animals. It is possible, however, for dog owners to escape liability in some cases, including when they posted a “Bad Dog” sign on their property. Even in these situations, a victim could still be entitled to… Continue reading Could a “Bad Dog” Sign Affect My Ability to Recover After Suffering a Bite?

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Which Bones are More Susceptible to Injury in a Car Accident?

Car accidents can and do cause a wide range of injuries, but broken bones are amongst the most common. Unfortunately, just because they occur at a relatively high rate does not make them any less painful, debilitating, or expensive to treat. It is, however, often possible for car accident victims… Continue reading Which Bones are More Susceptible to Injury in a Car Accident?

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Medical Malpractice for Organ Perforation During Surgery

Even minor surgeries can be complicated affairs. Recognizing this, hospitals require patients to sign waivers acknowledging that their procedure will come with some risk before they can perform the surgery. Certain mistakes, however, when made by trained medical professionals, are inexcusable. Errors made during surgery, for instance, that result in… Continue reading Medical Malpractice for Organ Perforation During Surgery

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Understanding Why Medication Errors Occur

When you see a doctor for an injury or when suffering from a certain condition, they may prescribe you medication to treat it, or to simply alleviate the pain you are experiencing. You have the right to know that the doctor has prescribed you the appropriate type of medication, and… Continue reading Understanding Why Medication Errors Occur

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When is a Misdiagnosis Medical Malpractice?

You trust your doctor to make an accurate and timely diagnosis when you are ill and if they do not, you could suffer serious consequences. Your condition may become worse as you do not receive the treatment you need, or you may even receive treatment for a condition you do… Continue reading When is a Misdiagnosis Medical Malpractice?

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