Recent Blog Posts
Overview of Medical Malpractice Claims for Wrongful Hospital or Emergency Room Discharge
If a hospital or emergency room discharges a patient without making the appropriate diagnosis or taking certain actions, and that failure leads to a preventable injury or death, then the patient or their family may be able to bring a claim for medical malpractice. Wrongful discharge from the hospital or ER may not be… Read More »
FAQs About Pediatric Stroke and Your Rights
A stroke is a medical condition many people associate with the elderly or individuals with disabilities, but it’s actually more common than you’d expect among infants. According to statistics reported by Johns Hopkins Medicine, pediatric stroke is in the top 10 causes of death for newborns and older children. Unfortunately, many of these fatalities… Read More »
Quick Facts About Medical Diagnosis Errors
While you may have heard the horror stories about a sponge being left inside a patient or a doctor operating on the wrong limb, the truth is that most instances of medical malpractice involve diagnostic errors. The National Academy of Medicine has defined a “misdiagnosis” in two ways: Failure to offer an accurate and… Read More »
What are My Rights if My Doctor Failed to Diagnose a Stroke?
Statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal that stroke is a leading cause of death in the US, killing 140,000 people annually at a rate of about one every four minutes. Even more disturbing is that only 38 percent of Americans recognize the signs of stroke and know the… Read More »
Uncovering the True Cost of Your Child’s Birth Injuries
It should come as no surprise that the costs of raising a child are considerable, but there are certain expenses that you look forward to and expect. From food and diapers at the earliest ages to college and sports later on, you have an idea of how to prepare. Your world is turned upside… Read More »
Freidin Brown, P.A. is thrilled to introduce our newest lawyer, Whitney Untiedt
Freidin Brown, P.A. is thrilled to introduce our newest lawyer, Whitney Untiedt, who joins us from Akerman LLP, where she was a partner and Director of Pro Bono Initiatives. Whitney has more than 14 years of legal experience in a wide range of areas, including complex civil litigation and appellate practice, and in 2016… Read More »
Mayor Appoints Florida Personal Injury Lawyer Jonathan E. Freidin to Ocean Drive Panel
As an lawyer at Freidin Brown, P.A., Jonathan E. Freidin is actively involved in Florida’s local community, and we are pleased to announce that he was recently selected to sit on the Mayor’s Panel on Ocean Drive by Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber. The purpose of the panel is to study and make improvement… Read More »
Cerebral Palsy & Birth Injury Lawsuits: Understanding Your Right to Damages
It is an unfortunate truth that serious disorders like cerebral palsy are often associated with preventable mistakes made by medical professionals during pregnancy and childbirth, and that such conditions can have far-reaching and life-altering repercussions for victims and families. Because those challenges can be immense, families should know and understand their rights when it… Read More »
Lyda M. Torres Joins Freidin Brown, P.A. in Florida as an Associate Lawyer
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… Read More »
Failure to Identify & Address Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
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… Read More »