There is a reason that doctors ask about your allergies when you first fill out paperwork. Allergic reactions have been known to cause serious injury and sometimes even death. Prescribing the right drugs requires that doctors and pharmacists be aware of how those drugs will interact with other drugs, along… Continue reading Severe Allergic Reaction to Prescription Drugs
Continue ReadingWhat Are the Signs of Nursing Home Negligence?
Nursing homes in Florida routinely charge almost $100,000 a year for a private room, so families are justified in expecting their loved ones to receive too-notch care 24 hours a day. Unfortunately, some nursing homes are understaffed or full of incompetent workers, and residents suffer the consequences. At Dolan Dobrinsky… Continue reading What Are the Signs of Nursing Home Negligence?
Continue ReadingCan I File a Lawsuit Against a Tobacco Company?
Each year, the number of people who smoke cigarettes continues to decline. However, the effects of smoking can last a lifetime. Many people will develop fatal diseases because they became addicted to nicotine, and they or their loved ones might be able to sue a tobacco company for compensation. Dolan… Continue reading Can I File a Lawsuit Against a Tobacco Company?
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Ordinary Negligence or Medical Negligence? Florida Supreme Court Brings Some Clarity
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… Continue reading Ordinary Negligence or Medical Negligence? Florida Supreme Court Brings Some Clarity
Continue ReadingAssisted Living Facility Negligence and Wrongful Death
When people drop off a loved one at a nursing home, they do so with the expectation that their loved one will receive expert care. Unfortunately, the reality at many facilities is far different. Instead of being lovingly cared for, many residents are ignored, often because of inadequate staffing. At… Continue reading Assisted Living Facility Negligence and Wrongful Death
Continue ReadingWhat is the Discovery Rule for Medical Malpractice in Florida?
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… Continue reading What is the Discovery Rule for Medical Malpractice in Florida?
Continue ReadingMy Loved One Died from Sepsis. Do I Have a Negligence Claim?
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… Continue reading My Loved One Died from Sepsis. Do I Have a Negligence Claim?
Continue ReadingLasik Eye Surgery More Dangerous than You Think
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… Continue reading Lasik Eye Surgery More Dangerous than You Think
Continue ReadingAmerica: The Most Dangerous Nation to Give Birth in the Developed World
The U.S. spends far more on health care than any other nation on earth—over $10,000 per person. For that kind of money, the U.S. should be a world leader in health outcomes. Unfortunately, the U.S. lags in many areas, and one area in particular—maternal health—is particularly disturbing. According to statistics,… Continue reading America: The Most Dangerous Nation to Give Birth in the Developed World
Continue ReadingOrlando-area Man Sues Eye Doctors for Medical Malpractice
Many people do not typically associate medical malpractice with their eye doctor. For most patients, a visit to the optometrist is simply a routine matter. But the eyes are extremely delicate organs subject to a number of serious health conditions. So when an optometrist or ophthalmologist undertakes the treatment of… Continue reading Orlando-area Man Sues Eye Doctors for Medical Malpractice
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