Florida’s tort reform continues to be controversial. In the past several years, the Florida Supreme Court has struck down limits on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases as unconstitutional. Non-economic damages include things like pain and suffering and emotional distress. In a case decided in July, a Miami judge has… Continue reading Med Mal Damages Cap Declared Unconstitutional by Miami Judge
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 ReadingMedical Negligence & the Apgar Test
Labor can be grueling, for both mother and child. To identify whether the baby has any heart or breathing problems, the doctor will perform an Apgar test immediately after delivery and again at the five-minute mark. The Apgar test is named after Virginia Apgar, the doctor who invented it. Unfortunately,… Continue reading Medical Negligence & the Apgar Test
Continue ReadingWhen Plastic Surgery Goes Wrong, Who’s Accountable?
Each year, millions of people undergo a cosmetic procedure to alter their appearance or improve their health. Unfortunately, things do not always go as planned. Instead, newspaper headlines blare the news that someone has suffered horrific injuries—or even died. If you or a loved one has experienced a plastic surgery… Continue reading When Plastic Surgery Goes Wrong, Who’s Accountable?
Continue ReadingWhy are Wrong Site Surgeries Still an Issue in 2018?
It sounds like something straight out of a horror film: you go into surgery to have your left knee replaced only to have the doctor replace your good knee on the right leg. This is a wrong-site surgical error, which unfortunately continues to happen, even in 2018. Although wrong-site surgical… Continue reading Why are Wrong Site Surgeries Still an Issue in 2018?
Continue ReadingBrightline High Speed Train Claims Another Pedestrian’s Life
Brightline trains provide high-speed commutes between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. Unfortunately, these trains have also been involved in their fair share of fatalities in 2017 and 2018. According to the Sun Sentinel, a Brightline train in April struck and killed a man near the Southeast Fourth Street crossing.… Continue reading Brightline High Speed Train Claims Another Pedestrian’s Life
Continue ReadingCoroner Yet to Rule Out Negligence in Suicide of 15-Year-Old
Recently, the Miami Herald reported on a tragic story out of West Bradenton, Florida. A 15-year-old girl took her own life while in custody at the Manatee Regional Juvenile Detention Center. The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) confirmed to reporters that the young girl was found unresponsive in her cell… Continue reading Coroner Yet to Rule Out Negligence in Suicide of 15-Year-Old
Continue Reading10 Injuries to Watch Out For this 4th of July
Independence Day is the great American holiday. But as you are out and about celebrating the nation’s 242nd birthday this July 4th, be mindful of your surroundings and watch out for potential safety hazards. You may not realize it, but the 4th of July is one of the busiest days… Continue reading 10 Injuries to Watch Out For this 4th of July
Continue Reading$3,000,000 Tobacco Company Verdict
The Case Jacqueline Burgess, born in 1937, met her husband, Johnny, in 1951. She was 14 years old and he was 17 years old at the time. They married two years later in 1953 in South Carolina and both worked as sharecroppers on a farm. They were married for almost 40 years… Continue reading $3,000,000 Tobacco Company Verdict
Continue ReadingFlorida Wrongful Death Act: What You Should Know
You often see news headlines about someone winning a wrongful death judgment. But what does this mean exactly? Can anyone file a wrongful death lawsuit? And what exactly do you have to prove to win a jury verdict? Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Claim? In plain English, a wrongful… Continue reading Florida Wrongful Death Act: What You Should Know
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