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Types of Evidence for Proving a Florida Medical Malpractice Case
If you suffered harm as a patient after being treated by a health care provider, you may be able to seek compensation for your losses through a medical malpractice claim. However, these cases are notoriously complicated when it comes to proof. Under Florida’s standard for medical negligence, you have the burden of showing that… Read More »
Tragic Consequences from Anesthesia Errors by Florida Health Care Providers
The ability to administer anesthesia is considered one of the most powerful advancements in modern medicine, with around 40 million anesthesia procedures occurring in the US every year according to The Joint Commission. However, there are also around 1.5 million Adverse Drug Events annually – 5.3 percent of which involve harm to the patient… Read More »
Florida’s Three Strikes Rule for Medical Malpractice
Back in 2004, Florida voters passed a constitutional amendment to address the severity and prevalence of medical malpractice claims in the state. The so-called “Three Strikes” rule allows the Florida Board of Medicine to revoke the medical license of any professional who receives repeated claims of medical malpractice. While the law is intended to… Read More »
Diagnosis Errors are Costly in Florida Medical Malpractice Cases
The practice of medicine is extremely complicated, so it should come as no surprise that negligence happens in a variety of ways. However, the results of a recent study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine indicate that misdiagnosis of a medical condition is: The most common type of error that physicians make; The costliest… Read More »
Coronavirus, Nursing Homes, Rehab Facilities and ALFs
We have all heard the news about the multiple, unnecessary deaths at a nursing home in Washington State and what we are being told was missed opportunities to prevent those deaths. While this is a novel virus with no currently known vaccines or treatment for it, what we have learned is that this nursing… Read More »
Florida Medical Malpractice Laws Cover Wrongful Birth Cases
Pregnancy should be a joyous and heartwarming experience for women, but elation can turn to devastation upon the discovery that a baby might be born with a serious medical condition or genetic ailment. Though it’s not the right decision for everyone, many mothers-to-be opt to terminate the pregnancy; whereas others might decide to move… Read More »
Is There Such a Thing as Psychiatric Medical Malpractice?
Many individuals who seek psychiatric help from Florida health care providers do so because they’re vulnerable and emotionally distraught. They trust physicians to provide support through various types of treatment, which may include therapy, talking out their problems, and/or medications to alleviate symptoms of mental health conditions. In some situations, the patient relies on… Read More »
State Medical Board Action v. Medical Malpractice Claims in Florida
Patients who suffer bodily harm at the hands of a negligent Florida health care provider have multiple options to seek redress. Two of the most common remedies are: Filing a complaint with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit However, these options have varying implications for your rights as an… Read More »
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage
I recently saw an article regarding an insurance coverage dispute in Kentucky. An insured motorcyclist wrecked her motorcycle after nearly colliding with a horse-drawn buggy. The buggy was uninsured and so the motorcyclist made a claim for $50,000 against her own insurer, Progressive, for uninsured motorist benefits. Progressive denied her claim and the denial… Read More »
Hospital Liability for Florida Medical Malpractice Due to Infection
Many patients head to Florida hospitals for surgical procedures or other treatment for serious medical conditions, expecting to receive quality care in a clean environment. What people don’t realize is that infections are shockingly common in the hospital setting. According to Patient CareLink, an online resource that covers a range of topics on safety… Read More »