Medical malpractice is always a serious matter. But when the victim of physician or hospital negligence is an infant, that can have life-altering consequences for both the child and his or her parents. A newborn who sustains a serious injury during birth, or at any point during the early months… Continue reading Was Your Baby Injured? Nurse & Hospital Negligence in Florida
Continue ReadingWhat Happens to Your Body in an Auto Accident?
The human body is not designed to travel at 100 miles per hour. Unfortunately, man has designed vehicles that can go this speed—with human bodies wedged inside. When vehicles collide with another object, whether a tree or another vehicle, our bodies cannot withstand the force placed on them. Unsurprisingly, many… Continue reading What Happens to Your Body in an Auto Accident?
Continue ReadingWhy Does It Cost $32,093 to Give Birth in America?
The United States likes to think of itself as the most economically progressive nation on Earth. But when it comes to health care–especially for new and expectant mothers–our system is downright regressive. Even in the best of circumstances, a new child can leave a mother and her family struggling to… Continue reading Why Does It Cost $32,093 to Give Birth in America?
Continue ReadingRollaway Danger: Ford F-150, F-650, F-750, Ford Expedition
There are roughly 388,000 car and truck accidents in Florida every year, according to the state’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Many of these accidents are the result of driver negligence. But some crashes occur, despite the driver’s best efforts, because of a defect in the design or… Continue reading Rollaway Danger: Ford F-150, F-650, F-750, Ford Expedition
Continue ReadingActors Are Getting Brain Injuries Just Like Football Players, Study Says
Traumatic brain injuries have been in the headlines during the past few years because of the growing evidence linking concussions to professional football players and other athletes. Notably, the National Football League agreed to a 2017 settlement with more than 20,000 current and former players, which has provided nearly $420… Continue reading Actors Are Getting Brain Injuries Just Like Football Players, Study Says
Continue ReadingThe Dangers of Drunk Driving: Cold, Hard Facts About How Alcohol Impairs Your Driving Skills
Despite decades of research and media reports–not to mention thousands of auto accident victims–many people still fail to properly grasp the dangers of drunk driving. Yet the numbers don’t lie. Drunk driving remains a serious problem in Florida and around the country. How serious? According to the U.S. Centers for… Continue reading The Dangers of Drunk Driving: Cold, Hard Facts About How Alcohol Impairs Your Driving Skills
Continue ReadingOrlando-area Man Sues Eye Doctors for Medical Malpractice
Many people do not typically associate medical malpractice with their eye doctor. For most patients, a visit to the optometrist is simply a routine matter. But the eyes are extremely delicate organs subject to a number of serious health conditions. So when an optometrist or ophthalmologist undertakes the treatment of… Continue reading Orlando-area Man Sues Eye Doctors for Medical Malpractice
Continue ReadingWhat is Considered a Motor Vehicle Accident?
When you think of a motor vehicle accident, what immediately comes to mind? Do you picture two vehicles colliding with each other? What about a crash that involves animals or pedestrians? Would that be considered a motor vehicle accident as well? Ultimately, a motor vehicle accident occurs when a vehicle… Continue reading What is Considered a Motor Vehicle Accident?
Continue ReadingBasic Liability Rules for Serious Premises Injuries
You may not think much about the hole in your backyard, the patch of ice on your driveway or the water that a customer just brought into your store from the rain outside. However, all of these examples are potential premises liability issues. Premises liability is an area of law… Continue reading Basic Liability Rules for Serious Premises Injuries
Continue ReadingMedical Malpractice in Outpatient Settings
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, nurse or other medical staff makes a mistake that causes harm to a patient. When you think of medical errors, you may automatically assume that they happen in hospitals only. While many do happen in inpatient hospitals, doctor’s offices and other outpatient facilities should… Continue reading Medical Malpractice in Outpatient Settings
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