Surgery is invasive, and many people suffer from complications even when surgery has been a success. For example, if a doctor must cut open your chest, then it is unsurprising that you might lose sensation in the nerves near the point of entry. Nevertheless, some nerve damage is the result… Continue reading Nerve Damage in Surgery – Do You have a Legal Case?
Continue ReadingPhysician Burnout Contributes to Medical Errors
There are many reasons why doctors make mistakes. For some, improper training is to blame. Other doctors are under the influence of a drug or alcohol addiction and can make sloppy mistakes because they are not thinking clearly. Still other medical malpractice errors stem from inadequate communication or improper procedures… Continue reading Physician Burnout Contributes to Medical Errors
Continue ReadingMedical Errors during COVID-19 Treatment
A doctor’s letter to the New York Times contains a startling admission: hospitals have made many errors while treating patients during the recent coronavirus pandemic. And some of the errors can cause serious injury or possibly result in death. Because doctors rarely admit that they make mistakes, this is a… Continue reading Medical Errors during COVID-19 Treatment
Continue ReadingIs Florida Suffering from a Medical Malpractice Crisis?
Under Florida law, family members can receive compensation for certain losses when a loved one dies. If someone’s mother died in a car crash, for example, they can receive compensation for loss of services and support. However, the medical lobby is very powerful in Florida, and they have managed to… Continue reading Is Florida Suffering from a Medical Malpractice Crisis?
Continue Reading5 Important Florida Medical Malpractice Laws
Medical malpractice is a subset of personal injury law. However, the medical lobby is very powerful in Florida, and doctors have managed to get the legislature to draft special rules for them. Below, we highlight 5 of the most important medical malpractice laws you should know about. Statute of Limitations… Continue reading 5 Important Florida Medical Malpractice Laws
Continue Reading10 Percent of All U.S. Deaths are Now Due to Medical Error
Medical advances have reduced the rate of death by heart disease, cancer, and other illnesses, allowing Americans to live much longer than previous generations. But a recent report from Johns Hopkins safety experts raises concerns about the quality of medical care people are receiving. As reported on the Johns Hopkins… Continue reading 10 Percent of All U.S. Deaths are Now Due to Medical Error
Continue ReadingThe Critical Role Medical Experts Play in Medical Malpractice Cases
When a doctor or other medical professional makes critical errors, you can sue them for compensation by bringing a medical malpractice case. These cases are very complicated, and you probably will need a medical expert for several reasons. One advantage of working with an established law firm is that they… Continue reading The Critical Role Medical Experts Play in Medical Malpractice Cases
Continue ReadingBringing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit against a Hospital: What You Should Know
Too many people go to the hospital only to end up sicker or more injured than when they were admitted. Often, substandard medical care is to blame. In Florida, you can bring a medical malpractice lawsuit against a hospital, but you need to be aware of the process. Identify Who… Continue reading Bringing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit against a Hospital: What You Should Know
Continue ReadingOrdinary Negligence or Medical Negligence? Florida Supreme Court Brings Some Clarity
When a person is injured by a medical professional, they can bring a lawsuit for compensation, just like they could if they were injured in a slip and fall accident inside a grocery store. But a medical malpractice lawsuit differs in one key way: plaintiffs must submit an affidavit from… Continue reading Ordinary Negligence or Medical Negligence? Florida Supreme Court Brings Some Clarity
Continue ReadingWhat is the Discovery Rule for Medical Malpractice in Florida?
Florida, like all states, tries to encourage injured victims to bring lawsuits as soon as possible after an accident. The more time that passes, the greater the likelihood that evidence will disappear and witnesses will no longer remember the incident. To really incentives filing lawsuits in a timely manner, Florida… Continue reading What is the Discovery Rule for Medical Malpractice in Florida?
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