In Florida, if you’re injured at work, you’re typically covered by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. This system is designed to compensate you for your injuries without the need for a lawsuit. However, there are certain situations where you might still have the option to sue your employer directly. This… Continue reading Workers’ Rights in Florida: When Can You Sue Your Employer for an Injury?
Continue ReadingHow 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
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 ReadingExpert Witnesses in Florida Wrongful Death Lawsuits
In a wrongful death lawsuit, the difference between a successful claim and an unresolved case often hinges on the insights of expert witnesses. These professionals together with wrongful death attorneys bring critical, specialized knowledge to the courtroom, directly impacting the outcome of your case. In situations where negligence leads to… Continue reading Expert Witnesses in Florida Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Continue ReadingHot Liquids, Severe Burns: Your Rights in Scald Injury Cases
When we think of burn injuries, images of flames and fire typically come to mind. However, there’s a less obvious but equally harmful type: scalding. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), scalds – burns from hot liquids or steam – make up 33% of all burn… Continue reading Hot Liquids, Severe Burns: Your Rights in Scald Injury Cases
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 ReadingMultiple-Vehicle Crashes and Securing Compensation in Florida
If you’ve been involved in a multiple-car crash in Florida, you’re likely facing a situation more complex and chaotic than a typical car accident. In these crashes, the chances of severe injuries increase due to multiple points of collision. Together with your own injuries and vehicle damage, you might find… Continue reading Multiple-Vehicle Crashes and Securing Compensation in Florida
Continue ReadingThe Impact of Florida’s Tort Reform Act 2023 on Personal Injury Victims
In March 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a new act to protect Florida families from the rising insurance costs caused by frivolous lawsuits. Half a year later, we’re seeing the Florida Tort Reform Act of 2023 having far-reaching impacts on personal injury cases throughout the state. The Act… Continue reading The Impact of Florida’s Tort Reform Act 2023 on Personal Injury Victims
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 ReadingMedical Malpractice Behind Many Florida Spinal Injuries
Spinal cord injuries are daunting and life-altering, affecting about 2,000 people yearly in Florida. These injuries often occur in cities and tourist areas due to a variety of accidents. Additionally, a significant number of these injuries happen because of medical procedures in the state’s healthcare facilities. Spinal cord injuries are… Continue reading Medical Malpractice Behind Many Florida Spinal Injuries
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