You often see news headlines about someone winning a wrongful death judgment. But what does this mean exactly? Can anyone file a wrongful death lawsuit? And what exactly do you have to prove to win a jury verdict? Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Claim? In plain English, a wrongful… Continue reading Florida Wrongful Death Act: What You Should Know
Continue ReadingWrongful Death Claims Based on Suicide
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for teenagers and young adults in the United States. In Florida alone there are more than 3,000 suicides each year, according to statistics compiled by the state’s Department of Children and Families. The question that goes through the family of every suicide vicvtim… Continue reading Wrongful Death Claims Based on Suicide
Continue ReadingWas Your Baby Injured? Nurse & Hospital Negligence in Florida
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 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
Continue ReadingDetermining Fault in Infant Wrongful Death
Parents are often ecstatic during the births of their babies. However, not every birth is a joyous event. While infant deaths are rare, they do happen from time to time. They are primarily caused by a birth injury or medical mistake. Wrongful death cases involving infants are usually preventable, which… Continue reading Determining Fault in Infant Wrongful Death
Continue ReadingFlorida Jury Awards DDRB Client $4 Million in Tobacco Case
When a person dies from a smoking-related disease such as lung cancer, is it possible that a tobacco company be held liable? The answer is yes, as a Florida jury recently agreed that a cigarette addiction caused David Freeman’s lung cancer, and eventual death. Cigarette manufacturer Philip Morris USA Inc.… Continue reading Florida Jury Awards DDRB Client $4 Million in Tobacco Case
Continue ReadingHistory of Marketing Opioid Drugs to Doctors is Changing
Many of us experience chronic pain, whether it be from an illness, injury or serious medical condition. Over-the-counter medications don’t always work or last as long as they should. As a result, many seek prescription medications from their doctors. Doctors try to find the right medication that will provide a… Continue reading History of Marketing Opioid Drugs to Doctors is Changing
Continue ReadingFire-Related Fatalities in the Home
When we think of accidents in the home, fires don’t always come to mind. However, fire safety is something that you should think about often. While fatalities caused by fires have decreased over the past decade, they still happen often. In 2015, there were 3,362 deaths caused by fires—nearly 10… Continue reading Fire-Related Fatalities in the Home
Continue ReadingRevised Florida Medical Malpractice Law May Be Going to Ballot
For more than a decade, Florida has been battling over the release of medical malpractice records in lawsuits. In 2004, voters agreed that adverse incident reports of health care providers should be made available to patients. Now, residents may be asked to weigh in on this issue once again as… Continue reading Revised Florida Medical Malpractice Law May Be Going to Ballot
Continue ReadingGrief Counseling after the Death of Loved One
Car accidents, fires and murders cause unexpected deaths every day. In fact, 1.25 million people are killed in car crashes alone every year. When a person has a terminal illness, family members have some time to process the fact that their loved one is dying. However, when a person dies… Continue reading Grief Counseling after the Death of Loved One
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