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?
Continue ReadingHidden Risks of Florida Fender Bender Accidents
In Florida, “fender bender” describes a minor car accident, but there’s no specific legal definition for it in state law. These accidents can include being hit from behind at a low speed, swerving into another vehicle with minimal contact, or a parking lot nudge. Despite their minor nature, all fender… Continue reading Hidden Risks of Florida Fender Bender Accidents
Continue ReadingTruck Tire Blowout in Florida: Who’s Liable?
Sunny Florida roads are full of trucks delivering goods and services. But what happens when a truck tire blows out in Florida, causing an accident? Who’s responsible for the damages and injuries? What are your rights? How will you get the compensation you deserve? At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, LLP… Continue reading Truck Tire Blowout in Florida: Who’s Liable?
Continue ReadingThe Deadly Consequences of Impaired Driving: More Than Just Drunk Driving
Many people know that drunk driving is illegal and dangerous. But some of them might not know that driving under the influence of prescription drugs is also considered DUI in Florida, even if the driver has a prescription and took the prescribed amount. Nearly half of US drivers report recent… Continue reading The Deadly Consequences of Impaired Driving: More Than Just Drunk Driving
Continue ReadingHit-and-Run Accidents in Florida: Legal and Insurance Guidelines
At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, our car accident lawyers regularly represent victims of hit-and-run car accidents. These accidents present unique challenges. The difficulty for victims lies in the absence of the perpetrator, which adds to the distress of the accident. Hit-and-run accidents are a significant issue in Florida. Statistics by… Continue reading Hit-and-Run Accidents in Florida: Legal and Insurance Guidelines
Continue ReadingWhen 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
Continue ReadingHigh Costs, High Expectations, and the Wrongful Deaths in Nursing Homes
When families in Florida choose a nursing home for their loved ones, they expect nothing less than exceptional care, especially given the high costs involved. A private room in a nursing home can cost nearly $100,000 per year, a price that should mean round-the-clock attention and care. Unfortunately, the reality… Continue reading High Costs, High Expectations, and the Wrongful Deaths in Nursing Homes
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Legal Recourse in Florida’s Traffic Light Violation Accidents
In August, Florida observed ‘Stop on Red Week,’ an initiative held each year to raise public awareness of the dangers of disregarding red traffic signals. Sadly, the message doesn’t appear to be getting through. 28% of US drivers admit to running red lights and US deaths from red light running… Continue reading Understanding Legal Recourse in Florida’s Traffic Light Violation Accidents
Continue ReadingCOVID 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
Continue ReadingCauses and Consequences of Crosswalk Accidents in Florida
Florida, and particularly Miami, is a hotspot for both visitors and locals who prefer to navigate the city on foot. However, this comes with risks, as highlighted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) placing Florida third in the U.S. for pedestrian fatalities per population. In many instances in… Continue reading Causes and Consequences of Crosswalk Accidents in Florida
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