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 ReadingWhat Damages Can a Burn Victim Claim?
Burns are devastating injuries that can leave a victim scarred for life. At our firm, we work with many burn injury victims to help them piece back together their lives and find the strength to carry forward. Helpfully, the Florida legal system allows burn victims to receive compensation in the… Continue reading What Damages Can a Burn Victim Claim?
Continue ReadingWhat Happens if I was Injured in an Accident by Someone without Insurance?
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… Continue reading What Happens if I was Injured in an Accident by Someone without Insurance?
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 ReadingDetermining Pain and Suffering in Personal Injury Cases
Bodily injuries like sprains, broken bones, and brain injuries cost money to treat. Injured victims might also be forced to miss work while they recover, causing additional economic distress. Helpfully, injured victims can receive compensation to cover these economic losses. But not all losses are easily measured in dollars and… Continue reading Determining Pain and Suffering in Personal Injury Cases
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 ReadingIs it Difficult to Determine Fault for a Burn Injury Case?
To receive compensation for a burn, you need to prove that someone else is responsible for your injury. This is called establishing “fault.” Generally, people are at fault when they acted carelessly or recklessly, and you were burned as a result. Determining fault can sometimes be complicated, depending on the… Continue reading Is it Difficult to Determine Fault for a Burn Injury Case?
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