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…
Medical errors are an unfortunate fact of life in Miami. Doctors, nurses, technicians, and hospitals all have committed serious mistakes that end up injuring and sometimes outright killing patients. According to some studies, medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the country. If you or a loved…
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…
Increasingly, many women are seeking to have surgery performed on their vagina. They have different reasons for doing so, but many want to either enhance their appearance or increase sexual gratification. Vaginal surgery has become so popular that the American Society of Plastic Surgeons even has a webpage dedicated to…
Medical negligence is a serious problem, causing hundreds of thousands of unnecessary deaths each year. Grieving family members left behind often wonder whether a medical error caused their loved one’s death and, if so, what they can do about it. Fortunately, Florida law allows certain family members to sue for…
Lasik eye surgery has proven to be very popular, with almost 10 million Americans undergoing the procedure to fix their vision. However, many patients have reported complaints over the years about the procedure. Just this year, the Federal Drug Administration finally completed a trial to calculate the number of people…
