Skip to Main Content

Category

negligence

How Long Does a Personal Injury Case Take in Miami?

Accidents happen every day in Miami and in most cases, they are entirely preventable. Car accidents, slip and falls, and other serious accidents are often caused by the negligence, or carelessness, of another person. If you have been in an accident that was the fault of someone else, you do… Continue reading How Long Does a Personal Injury Case Take in Miami?

Continue Reading

Motorcyclists Should Avoid These Road Hazards

All motorists should keep an eye out for road hazards, like debris, icy surfaces, and potholes. Doing so, however, is especially important for motorcyclists, as some hazards, such as uneven road surfaces, which have little effect on drivers, can have potentially fatal consequences for motorcyclists. Unfortunately, even those who remain… Continue reading Motorcyclists Should Avoid These Road Hazards

Continue Reading

Tips for Victims of Medical Malpractice

Many medical professionals provide quality care to patients, diagnosing and treating illnesses, helping with pain management, and conducting complex surgical procedures. Unfortunately, mistakes can and do occur amongst medical practitioners, which can be devastating for those who have put their health in the hands of a negligent doctor, surgeon, or… Continue reading Tips for Victims of Medical Malpractice

Continue Reading

Common Medication Errors: Misreading Decimal Points

Prescription medications provide a wide range of benefits. Some medications, for instance, help regulate blood pressure or fight infections, while others can assist in managing pain. Unfortunately, taking prescription medications can also be dangerous if the wrong type or dosage is prescribed. This is a surprisingly common scenario and can… Continue reading Common Medication Errors: Misreading Decimal Points

Continue Reading

Failing to Transfer Pregnant Patients

Obtaining treatment for a health problem isn’t always as easy as going to the family doctor. While this may have been a common practice in the past, most patients who suffer from serious conditions are now expected to see a specialist, visit a lab or testing facility, or receive treatment… Continue reading Failing to Transfer Pregnant Patients

Continue Reading

The Dangers of Dooring Accidents

While Florida law allows cyclists to use sidewalks, many bicyclists opt instead to use bike lanes, where they can travel more quickly without the risk of endangering pedestrians. Unfortunately, this means that cyclists are often more likely to be involved in a collision with a motorist. Dooring accidents, which occur… Continue reading The Dangers of Dooring Accidents

Continue Reading

Recovering Compensation for Broken Bones

While the types of injuries that a person sustains in an accident vary greatly depending on the type of accident in question, there are certain kinds of injuries that are more common than others. Broken bones, for instance, are one of the most commonly sustained accident-related injuries. Often, these breaks… Continue reading Recovering Compensation for Broken Bones

Continue Reading

Were You Discharged from the Hospital Too Early?

After surgery or other medical treatment, many hospital patients need time to recover. Although being in the hospital can be stressful, it serves a useful purpose. Someone in a weakened state needs to be close to life-saving treatment in case they relapse or develop complications. Hospitals face many pressures to… Continue reading Were You Discharged from the Hospital Too Early?

Continue Reading

Medical Errors during COVID-19 Treatment

A doctor’s letter to the New York Times contains a startling admission: hospitals have made many errors while treating patients during the recent coronavirus pandemic. And some of the errors can cause serious injury or possibly result in death. Because doctors rarely admit that they make mistakes, this is a… Continue reading Medical Errors during COVID-19 Treatment

Continue Reading

Florida’s Maternal Mortality Rate Among Worst in the Nation

Increasingly, the media is reporting on the disturbing increase in the maternal mortality rate. Generally, this rate is higher in developing countries but drops the richer a country becomes. However, the U.S. has seen an increase in its maternal mortality rate over the past decade, which is difficult to explain.… Continue reading Florida’s Maternal Mortality Rate Among Worst in the Nation

Continue Reading