When a health care provider's negligence causes illness or injury, the injured person can sue for medical malpractice. Understanding the legal process can improve your chances of a successful case. Review the important considerations for victims of medical malpractice...
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Medical Malpractice
Which conditions are more likely to be misdiagnosed?
When you go to a doctor, you should feel confident that you will receive a proper diagnosis for your condition. This is a crucial step to receive the right treatment and improve your health. Some patients are not so fortunate because their health care provider...
Medication errors cause thousands of deaths each year
Most people have taken a prescription medication at some point in their lives and have received warnings of the side effects and dangers of taking the medication incorrectly. However, even when they follow the directions, they could be at risk of a fatal error....
Studies reveal a delayed diagnosis is more common with women
Harmed patients may file a legal action against physicians who delayed a diagnosis of a medical condition. As reported by WebMD, researchers discovered that doctors more commonly delayed or failed to diagnose women in cases involving heart attacks, strokes and...
About 20% of patients with serious conditions misdiagnosed
You place a good deal of trust in your Florida doctor, counting on this individual to figure out what is causing your symptoms or discomfort and tell you what you need to do to feel better. Your ability to improve depends on your doctor’s ability to properly diagnose...
What is medical malpractice?
When a doctor or medical facility makes a mistake during your care, it may rise to medical malpractice. Florida healthcare providers should do everything possible to ensure they do no harm while administering to your needs. However, when does a misstep become...
How and when to seek a second medical opinion
Receiving a serious diagnosis or repeatedly being told by a doctor that nothing is wrong despite experiencing symptoms that simply will not go away may prompt a person to feel like they want to consult with another provider. Many situations warrant a second medical...
Who is responsible for medical malpractice?
Because of the harm medical malpractice can cause, it is imperative for victims of medical malpractice and their families to know who may be held accountable for medical negligence and medical errors. Legal protections can help hold negligent medical providers...
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...
