There are several different types of personal injury damages that injured victims can recover through a personal injury claim for damages. This can include help for victims of car accidents or help for victims of medical malpractice. In either case, victims of any...
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Recent court ruling affects lawsuits against hospitals
Medical malpractice is complicated, even when one seeks to sue a hospital for something that arguably is not related to medical treatment. For example, at the end of last month, Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeals proved the complicated nature of suing hospitals...
What are some common types of medical negligence?
Florida doctors and other medical professionals dedicate their lives to provide health care to the residents in their communities. Medical negligence occurs when a physician fails to provide medical care that a reasonably competent doctor would provide in similar...
Recent research shows the extend of misdiagnosis and bad outcomes
Seeking medical care is the wise thing to do when Floridians are experiencing symptoms or are just not feeling well. When visiting a physician, there is a basic expectation that the medical issue will be discerned and the proper treatment administered. That is true...
Overview of Florida’s “Parental relocation with a child” statute
Like other states, Florida has a law which parents subject to a Florida court’s custody or parenting time orders will need to follow. The law prevents parents from making surprise long-distance moves with their children or, for that matter, moves which are arbitrary...
Statistics show deaths in truck accidents increased in 2019
Sharing the Florida roadways with large trucks can be an intimidating experience. Since drivers are on the road for long stretches and are so accustomed to driving, they are prone to driving while distracted, overtaxing themselves so they may be drowsy behind the...
Trucker dies in Florida auto accident due to distracted teen
Despite attempts on the part of law enforcement and legislators in Florida to reduce the number of distracted drivers and potential auto accidents because of them, it is still a problem on state roadways. People who are paying attention to their cellphone or are...
Unprofessionalism and the higher risk for surgical errors
For most individuals, seeking medical care is about trust. He or she will put forth effort when choosing a primary physician; thus, when surgery is necessary, the same level of trust is needed in these specialists performing his or her surgery. The reputation of a...
Understanding comparative fault in Florida
Most residents of the Tampa area understand that a person who causes an accident that injures another person is liable for that person’s injuries. But what happens if the claimant is also found to have engaged in conduct that caused the accident? The answer in Florida...
Medical malpractice and the breast cancer diagnosis
Being diagnosed with cancer is scary. Those who come face-to-face with this reality often find themselves worrying about their future, both as far as their health and their financial well-being. After all, cancer treatment can be enormously expensive. The good news is...
