The adoption of electronic health records, or EHR, was supposed to decrease the number of medication errors. But a new study reported by UPI has shown that these systems still miss up to a third of dangerous drug interactions, and patients can suffer terrible injuries as a result. The test… Continue reading Electronic Health Record Systems Miss Large Number of Medication Errors
Continue ReadingAre Pit Bulls Dangerous?
At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, LLP we love all animals, including pit bulls. However, these dogs have a reputation for being particularly violent, and many homeowners’ insurance policies will not cover injuries involving this breed. Below, we look at the evidence as to whether pit bulls are more dangerous than… Continue reading Are Pit Bulls Dangerous?
Continue ReadingCan Parkland Students Sue a School Monitor?
The shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas school on February 14, 2018 was a national tragedy. Seventeen students would lose their life on that day when a former classmate came onto the grounds with a semi-automatic rifle and began shooting. Another 17 students were injured. Many people have been blamed for… Continue reading Can Parkland Students Sue a School Monitor?
Continue ReadingMedical 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 ReadingIs There a Connection Between Concussion & Anxiety?
Concussions can cause confusion, sleep disturbances, and difficulties with memory, coordination, balance, and speech. Research also suggests that concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can lead to anxiety disorders. The emotional fallout from a TBI is often as serious as any physical or memory impairment. Fortunately, Florida law allows… Continue reading Is There a Connection Between Concussion & Anxiety?
Continue ReadingIs Lane Splitting Legal in Florida?
Lane splitting involves a motorcyclist riding in the same lane as another motor vehicle, such as a car. Usually, bikers engage in lane splitting when traffic is going very slowly or when it is stopped. Lane splitting is not the same as “lane sharing,” which occurs when two bikers ride… Continue reading Is Lane Splitting Legal in Florida?
Continue ReadingAsphalt Sealer Catches on Fire, Burns Man
Not all burn victims suffer their burn injuries in a home fire or a car accident. Instead, ordinary chemical products can sometimes catch on fire, leading to serious burns and months in the hospital. This is what happened when asphalt sealer caught on fire and burned a man in Massachusetts… Continue reading Asphalt Sealer Catches on Fire, Burns Man
Continue ReadingCoronavirus Medicine Could Cause Birth Defects
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has caused dramatic disruption in everyone’s lives. As doctors race for a vaccine, they have also begun testing different medications already on the market to see whether they are effective at speeding up recovery from the virus. Controversy remains over certain medications, such as hydroxychloroquine. However,… Continue reading Coronavirus Medicine Could Cause Birth Defects
Continue ReadingWhat You Should Know About Sexual Assaults in Miami Hotels
Many people, both men and women, can feel nervous about spending the night in a hotel or motel that they’ve never been to before -and for good reason. Unfortunately, violent assaults, including sexual assaults to tourists, travelers, vacationers and locals can and do happen in Miami. Whether you are visiting… Continue reading What You Should Know About Sexual Assaults in Miami Hotels
Continue ReadingDoctors and Nursing Homes Seek Immunity for COVID-19 Deaths
Florida is slowly emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic that has killed hundreds of our fellow residents. However, one issue thrust into the spotlight is legal liability for how doctors, nursing homes, and other medical facilities have handled the crisis. The sad reality is that some deaths probably were preventable had… Continue reading Doctors and Nursing Homes Seek Immunity for COVID-19 Deaths
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