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Torres was born in Cuba, where she spent most of her childhood. Since moving to the United States at the age of 12, Torres has spent her life in South Florida. She is a graduate of Florida International University and the St. Thomas University School of Law, where she was a member of the Moot Court Board and the Intercultural Human Rights Law Review, and a competitor in the ABA National Appellate ...
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According to a study conducted by doctors for the Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency Program in Orlando, approximately 3 percent of pregnant mothers experience “preterm premature rupture of membranes” (PPROM) before 37 weeks gestation. PROM occurs when fetal membranes (such as the amniotic sac and secondary umbilical vesicle) rupture before labor begins, placing unborn children at ...
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Can Nurses Be Held Liable for Medical Malpractice? Like physicians, nurses can be held responsible for harming patients. When a nurse harms a patient through improper treatment, disregard for safety or hospital protocol, or other negligent failure, they can be subject to medical malpractice lawsuits. Just like doctors, nurses are tasked with exercising the utmost caution when treating patients, ...
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Congratulations to Freidin Brown, P.A. attorneys Philip Freidin and Jonathan Freidin for obtaining a groundbreaking result for their client and the United States government in a whistleblower (qui tam) case, U.S. ex rel. Graves v. Plaza Medical Centers, Corp., et al. , Case No. 10-23382-CIV-MORENO/O’SULLIVAN (S.D. Fla.). This was a non-intervened False Claims Act (“FCA”) case alleging Medicare ...
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Birth injuries are among the most difficult cases we handle at Freidin Brown, P.A., and for many reasons. Not only do birth injuries impact families in profound and often life-altering ways, they also create high stakes for victims who deserve justice and depend on full compensation to address their new and difficult circumstances. Additionally, birth injury lawsuits are notorious for their ...
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The spookiest part of Halloween might just be how often people are injured during the holiday’s festivities and celebrations. Every October 31 st , an inordinate number of people are brought to the emergency room . Alcohol and drug intoxication are common, as is accident-related trauma. Children are prone to putting candy in places they shouldn’t, and food-coloring used in costumes can make ...
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With more than 100 years of combined experience in the realm of personal injury and civil trial litigation, our team at Freidin Brown, P.A. is dedicated to representing our clients in Miami with the highest caliber of legal services. That’s why we’re pleased to announce that our founding partner, Philip Freidin , has been named a 2018 South Florida Leading Lawyer in recognition of his outstanding ...
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If you suspect that something was off during a hospital procedure, or know that your subsequent injuries were not a natural result of medical treatment, you may still feel some trepidation about filing a full lawsuit. However, medical malpractice cases are fundamentally about holding healthcare providers accountable for the harm they’ve caused, and if you’re suffering, then you are legally ...
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When it comes to medical malpractice and birth injury lawsuits, medical professionals have an obligation to provide acceptable care, appropriately manage risks, and reduce the potential for preventable harm suffered by mothers or babies. Unfortunately, both babies and mothers can face risks of preventable birth injuries, particularly when the doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who ...
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Freidin Brown, P.A. Associate Jonathan E. Freidin has received a 10.0 “Superb” Avvo Rating from the national legal rating organization Avvo. A 10.0 is the highest rating available, and speaks volumes about Jonathan’s background and stature in the legal community. Avvo is regarded as one of the nation’s most reputable legal rating resources, with over 97% of lawyers in the U.S. being rated by the ...
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Freidin Brown, P.A. is proud to announce that both of our named Partners – Philip Freidin and Joel Brown – have been named to The Best Lawyers in America© list for 2019! Philip Freidin – Attorney Philip Freidin was selected for inclusion in the area of Plaintiffs’ Medical Malpractice Law. A nationally recognized trial lawyer with a proven record of success in challenging medical malpractice and ...
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On our blog, we discuss many different cases involving birth injuries. While a number of these posts focus on preventable and tragic injuries suffered by newborns during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, it is important to remember that mothers also face substantial risks of suffering injuries during birth. That’s especially true when the doctors, nurses, and other health care providers tasked with ...
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Medical malpractice and personal injury cases are never easy experiences, but they can be profoundly devastating when victims are children. Fortunately, parents and families have the right to pursue legal action against the at-fault party who caused harm to their child, secure accountability and a sense of justice, and recover their damages, including medical expenses and the pain and suffering ...
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Freidin Brown, P.A. is pleased to announce that two of our firm’s attorneys – Jonathan E. Freidin and Gregory S. d’Incelli – have been named to this year’s list of Florida Legal Elite by Florida Trend. Both Attorneys were recognized for their work in Civil Trial Law. Now in its 15 th year, Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite is a prestigious roster of top attorneys from across the state who have ...
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Freidin Brown, P.A. is pleased to announce that four of our attorneys have been recognized in this year’s publication of Florida Super Lawyers ® Magazine! One of the nation’s most trusted attorney rating services, Super Lawyers publishes annual lists of the country’s most accomplished and highly regarded attorneys. This year, our firm had four attorneys included in both the Super Lawyers list, and ...
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