Surgeons use stitches to close wounds to stop bleeding and promote healing. However, many patients suffer from intense pain or other problems related to their stitches. In fact, it is not unusual for stitches to become infected even though they are allegedly “dissolvable.” At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, LLP, our… Continue reading Are Your Surgical Stitches Infected?
Continue ReadingBroken Nose Complications
A broken nose is not an unusual injury. Although few people will need surgery, many complications can arise from a nose fracture which can impact a person’s health and self-esteem. If you have fractured your nose in an accident, someone might be liable for your medical bills and other losses.… Continue reading Broken Nose Complications
Continue ReadingDDRB Partner Eric Bluestein Becomes President of the Miami-Dade Trial Lawyers Association
Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, LLP is pleased to announce that Partner, Eric Bluestein, has been sworn in as President of the Miami-Dade Trial Lawyers Association (“MDTLA”). The Miami-Dade Trial Lawyers Association and its members are dedicated to the pursuit of justice, individual rights, access to courts, education, and trial… Continue reading DDRB Partner Eric Bluestein Becomes President of the Miami-Dade Trial Lawyers Association
Continue ReadingCan a Painkiller Reduce Spinal Cord Damage?
Along with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries are the most life-altering that an accident victim can suffer. When the spinal cord is damaged, victims usually lose some sensation and mobility. They also can suffer damage to their hearts and immune systems, which can lead to long-term complications and eventually death.… Continue reading Can a Painkiller Reduce Spinal Cord Damage?
Continue ReadingCan Medication Reconciliation Prevent Errors?
Medication errors are one of the leading types of medical malpractice, causing thousands of deaths a year and untold injuries. If you or a loved one is taking prescription drugs, you need to be sure you are receiving the right drugs at the right doses. Many problems can arise when… Continue reading Can Medication Reconciliation Prevent Errors?
Continue ReadingSexual Assault Aboard a Cruise Ship: Is the Cruise Line Responsible?
Sexual assault happens much more than it should aboard cruise ships. Young women in particular are vulnerable, especially when they are traveling alone or with a group of young friends. However, anyone can be assaulted, regardless of age or gender. If you were raped or assaulted on a cruise, you… Continue reading Sexual Assault Aboard a Cruise Ship: Is the Cruise Line Responsible?
Continue ReadingCan You Sue Your Spouse’s Employer for Wrongful Death?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Florida saw 332 occupational fatalities in 2018. There are many causes of these deaths, but safety lapses and violations surely rank among the most common. Florida’s workers’ compensation system provides a death benefit to certain family members. Unfortunately, this same system will prevent… Continue reading Can You Sue Your Spouse’s Employer for Wrongful Death?
Continue ReadingErrors During Gastric Bypass Surgery
Losing weight is hard. Many people yo-yo diet for decades, ending up heavier than when they began. In their search for help, many of these people seek gastric bypass surgery. This surgery carries risks, like all surgery. A surgeon who lacks skill can make a mistake that causes pain and… Continue reading Errors During Gastric Bypass Surgery
Continue ReadingCan Technology Prevent Drunk Driving Accidents?
Drunk drivers continue to cause too many accidents on Florida’s roads and highways. Fortunately, our own Senator Rick Scott has some innovative ideas for using technology to combat the problem. He has introduced legislation called the RIDE Act, which stands for Reduce Impaired Driving for Everyone. This law would mandate… Continue reading Can Technology Prevent Drunk Driving Accidents?
Continue ReadingWill Your Burn Leave a Scar?
Scars are some of the worst complications people suffer from burns. They can dramatically limit a person’s mobility and cause intense emotional distress when covering a face, the hands, or the arms. At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, we assist accident victims recover compensation for their injuries. Burn injury scars create… Continue reading Will Your Burn Leave a Scar?
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