Consent is the foundation of the state’s medical system. Patients must fully understand the risks of any procedure they are about to undertake before they can consent, and doctors owe them certain duties to share accurate medical information. When information is misleading, wrong, or incomplete, then a patient has not…
Car accidents often leave drivers and passengers with serious injuries, including broken bones, burns, sprains, or nerve damage. If you have been injured, you will need immediate medical attention. Initially, you might use health insurance or pay out of pocket to receive care. But who is ultimately responsible for medical…
Injuries to the head can be difficult to recover from, and symptoms can linger for months if not years. At our law firm, we have fought for compensation for our clients who have suffered head injuries, and we have managed to obtain many favorable settlements. If you have been injured…
Most people understand that when a negligent driver hits them, they can sue for compensation. But what happens when it is the road itself that is the hazard to blame for an accident? Many roads and intersections in Florida are poorly designed, and the results are tragic. A recent accident…
Traumatic brain injuries, called TBIs, usually occur when a person suffers a blow to their head or their body, which then juggles the brain in their skull. TBIs are very serious injuries, even if symptoms do not manifest for a day or two. If you have been involved in a…
The loss of a loved one is a traumatic event. Family members congregate to remember and grieve the dead, and it sometimes feels impossible to carry on. However, if your loved one died because of someone else’s carelessness or wrongful act, you might be able to receive compensation in a…
Big rigs, also known as 18 wheelers, rule the road. Because of their size and weight, they can cause catastrophic injuries when they collide with smaller passenger vehicles. At our firm, we are very experienced with the devastating injuries that drivers and passengers can suffer. Big rigs can collide with…
Many people ride public transportation to get to work, run errands, or attend school. If you have been injured as a passenger, then you might be able to receive compensation. However, you will need to take several steps to protect your rights. At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum, we have extensive experience…
Rear end collisions have a reputation for being minor “fender-benders.” However, rear-end collisions result in around 1,700 fatalities each year according to the National Transportation Safety Board. Another 500,000 people are injured every year. With numbers like these, anyone involved in a rear-end collision should seek out immediate medical help….
According to the Insurance Information Institute, a staggering 26.7% of Floridians do not have car insurance. When these drivers collide with pedestrians or other motorists, they often flee the scene knowing that they have no way to pay out compensation to injured victims. Fortunately, those injured have some options for…
