Medical malpractice claims embody a high level of complexity. Often, these claims succeed when a doctor’s direct actions harm a patient, classified as commission error. Yet, this represents only one side of medical malpractice. Negligence also includes errors of omission, where harm results from a doctor’s failure to act. One… Continue reading How Failing to Consider Patient’s Medical History Leads to Medication Errors
Continue ReadingMedical Malpractice Behind Many Florida Spinal Injuries
Spinal cord injuries are daunting and life-altering, affecting about 2,000 people yearly in Florida. These injuries often occur in cities and tourist areas due to a variety of accidents. Additionally, a significant number of these injuries happen because of medical procedures in the state’s healthcare facilities. Spinal cord injuries are… Continue reading Medical Malpractice Behind Many Florida Spinal Injuries
Continue ReadingHow Florida’s Statute of Limitations Hinders Gynecology Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice laws exist to allow victims to pursue just compensation for their injuries. But for some sufferers of medical malpractice, making a successful claim is more difficult than others–especially when it comes to gynecology malpractice. The Florida statute of limitations mandates that malpractice claims be initiated within two years… Continue reading How Florida’s Statute of Limitations Hinders Gynecology Malpractice Cases
Continue ReadingFlorida Supreme Court Changes the Rules on Challenging Experts in Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice cases are among the more complicated types of personal injury claims in Florida. One reason for this is that state law imposes a number of hurdles that medical malpractice victims must clear before their case can even be heard in court. Among these hurdles is what is known… Continue reading Florida Supreme Court Changes the Rules on Challenging Experts in Medical Malpractice Cases
Continue ReadingWhen 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?
Continue ReadingWhat are the Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice in Florida?
Miami is home to some of the best doctors, medical clinics, and hospitals in the entire country. However, these institutions are still not immune to becoming negligent in the care of their patients. Negligence is the legal term for carelessness and when it occurs in a healthcare setting, patients suffer… Continue reading What are the Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice in Florida?
Continue ReadingMedical 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
Continue ReadingWhen 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?
Continue ReadingTips for Victims of Medical Malpractice
Many medical professionals provide quality care to patients, diagnosing and treating illnesses, helping with pain management, and conducting complex surgical procedures. Unfortunately, mistakes can and do occur amongst medical practitioners, which can be devastating for those who have put their health in the hands of a negligent doctor, surgeon, or… Continue reading Tips for Victims of Medical Malpractice
Continue ReadingStudy Finds Sleep Deprivation Leads to Medical Errors
A recent study has found that sleep deprivation can lead to a significant uptick in medical errors committed by physicians. The study published in JAMA Network Open in December shows that even moderate deprivation was associated with a meaningful uptick in errors. Given how exhausted many residents and doctors are,… Continue reading Study Finds Sleep Deprivation Leads to Medical Errors
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