The purpose of a medical malpractice lawsuit is to compensate an injured patient for the mistakes their doctor or other medical professional committed. The money you receive is called “damages,” and you can receive damages for a variety of economic and non-economic losses. Ideally, any settlement or jury verdict will…
Consent is the foundation of the state’s medical system. Patients must fully understand the risks of any procedure they are about to undertake before they can consent, and doctors owe them certain duties to share accurate medical information. When information is misleading, wrong, or incomplete, then a patient has not…
We frequently warn readers on our blog of the dangers of cosmetic surgery, especially the proliferation of discount plastic surgery centers here in South Florida and the possible risks of medical malpractice. A story from NBC Miami simply confirms what we have been saying all along. A woman who underwent…
Anesthesia has helped make surgery bearable for people and is one of the great medical advances in history. Nevertheless, administering anesthetics properly is complicated, and plenty of mistakes can be made in the operating room, leading to devastating injuries and sometimes even the death of a loved one. Elcam has…
USA Today has an eye-popping story on discount plastic surgery centers in Miami run by four felons. The story contains gruesome details—at least 13 women have died after receiving plastic surgery and many more suffered disfigurement and other injuries. The story called these facilities “assembly lines” where clients would go…
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…
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…
The human eye is unique. Unlike other parts of the body, human eye tissue cannot regenerate, so any damage is very likely to be permanent. Unfortunately, ophthalmologists make errors just like other medical professionals, but the results can be particularly catastrophic. If you or a loved one has been injured…
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…
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…
