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...
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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...
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...
‘Never’ events hurt innocent patients
"Never" events in a surgical setting encompass things that patients shouldn't ever have to deal with because following a medical provider's "best practices" should simply prevent these. Several events fall under this category. People who are having surgery and those...
Know what goes into determining standard of care
The standard of care in a medical malpractice case is set by several factors, and it isn't the same in all cases. Any individual who is harmed by a medical professional might wonder if the breach of the standard was the cause. Understanding a few points about it can...
Res ipsa doctrine and medical malpractice actions
Receiving medical care can either feel routine or overwhelming. Whether a patient is at a clinic for a regular check-up or is at a medical facility due to an illness, injury, emergency or scheduled procedure, a patient is likely to encounter various medical...
Helping medical malpractice victims fight after a misdiagnosis
The holiday season is the time of year when we wish cheer and good health to others. Unfortunately, health issues could suddenly creep up on us, whether it is detected through a routine medical exam or a visit with a specialist prompted by concerning ailments. While a...
What victims of a delayed diagnosis can do about it
When a doctor or other medical care professional has failed to provide the patient with a timely diagnosis, serious consequences and harm can result. Victims of a delayed diagnosis, failure to diagnose or erroneous diagnosis and treatment may all be able to seek...
Medical malpractice help for victims of medication errors
There are a variety of different types of medical errors that can cause harm to victims. Medication errors are one type of medical malpractice for which medical care providers may be liable. Whatever the medical malpractice circumstances, it is helpful for victims of...
The impact of a failure to diagnose on victims is serious
A failure to diagnose an illness timely or properly can result in serious consequences and harm to victims. As a result, it is important for victims of medical malpractice to know what to do and how to respond when a trusted medical care provider has let them down.A...
