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Telehealth Gone Wrong: Can You Sue for Telemedicine Malpractice in Florida?

Telehealth has become a widespread alternative to traditional in-person medical consultations. A survey by Sachs Media reveals that 62% of Florida residents have used telehealth services. Despite its convenience, telehealth is not immune to medical malpractice. When medical negligence occurs during a telehealth visit, patients may face serious health consequences… Continue reading Telehealth Gone Wrong: Can You Sue for Telemedicine Malpractice in Florida?

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How Failing to Consider Patient’s Medical History Leads to Medication Errors

Medical malpractice claims embody a high level of complexity. Often, these claims succeed when a doctor’s direct actions harm a patient, classified as commission error. Yet, this represents only one side of medical malpractice. Negligence also includes errors of omission, where harm results from a doctor’s failure to act. One… Continue reading How Failing to Consider Patient’s Medical History Leads to Medication Errors

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When Pediatric Care Goes Wrong: What Families Need to Know

Pediatric medical malpractice cases in Florida present unique challenges. Children often cannot clearly communicate their symptoms, placing greater responsibility on pediatricians to accurately diagnose and treat young patients. However, when pediatricians fail, medical errors in a child’s treatment can lead to severe or even fatal consequences. Medical malpractice cases involving… Continue reading When Pediatric Care Goes Wrong: What Families Need to Know

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COVID Protections Hinder Florida Malpractice Claims

When the COVID pandemic hit the US early 2020, federal and state legislators rushed to erect liability protections for a healthcare system in crisis. With no established protocols for diagnosing and treating the novel virus, healthcare providers found themselves on precarious footing, facing protracted hours and significant personal health risks.… Continue reading COVID Protections Hinder Florida Malpractice Claims

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What is NICA and Can it Help Your Family?

Welcoming a new child into the family should be an exciting and joyous time. For many families, sadly, it is instead filled with stress, anxiety, and concerns about the future. This occurs when an infant suffers a serious injury during labor or delivery.  Parents often believe that they can file… Continue reading What is NICA and Can it Help Your Family?

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Florida Supreme Court Changes the Rules on Challenging Experts in Medical Malpractice Cases

Medical malpractice cases are among the more complicated types of personal injury claims in Florida. One reason for this is that state law imposes a number of hurdles that medical malpractice victims must clear before their case can even be heard in court. Among these hurdles is what is known… Continue reading Florida Supreme Court Changes the Rules on Challenging Experts in Medical Malpractice Cases

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Fatal Birth Injuries

A childbirth complication occurs when a mother or child suffers from an abnormal obstetrical condition or experiences an adverse event during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. While some of these complications end up being harmless, others can have devastating repercussions, including the loss of the child. We’ve included information on some… Continue reading Fatal Birth Injuries

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Your Legal Options for Injuries Suffered at HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital

In late 2021, the surgeons at HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital, which is a 290-bed acute care facility located in Hudson, Florida, met to raise concerns about patient safety. According to these medical professionals, there were widespread problems at the hospital, including the use of unsanitary surgical instruments, inadequate monitoring,… Continue reading Your Legal Options for Injuries Suffered at HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital

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