Recent Blog Posts
Watch for the Key Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
There’s nothing more upsetting than finding out that an elderly loved one has suffered injuries or other harm due to nursing home abuse, neglect, or exploitation. You will most certainly file a report with the Florida Department of Children and Families regarding mistreatment, which could lead to fines, criminal charges, and other penalties. However,… Read More »
Erb’s Palsy: What Florida Parents Need to Know
Medical errors during delivery can put both mother and infant at risk of serious injuries, and one of the most common forms of birth injury is Erb’s Palsy. Though it’s often a treatable condition, this medical condition is costly and can limit your child’s natural development. You have rights as a parent if your… Read More »
Who are Potential Parties in a Florida Medical Malpractice Case?
According to Medical News Today, an online source reporting on the latest developments in medicine, there are an estimated 15,000 to 19,000 medical malpractice lawsuits against health care providers every year. While the numbers may be shocking, they also raise questions regarding the defendants in these cases. Who is being sued? What is the… Read More »
Top 4 Prenatal Medical Errors in Florida: What New and Expecting Parents Need to Know
Every year, approximately 4 million women give birth in the US, the vast majority of whom experience no difficulties or medical issues for themselves or their babies. However, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 50,000 women suffer serious injuries or medical complications as a result of prenatal issues. That… Read More »
Key Statistics on Stroke and Florida Medical Malpractice Claims
Some of the top causes of death in the US come as no surprise, including cancer, heart disease, accidents, and respiratory failure. The one that you may not expect to appear on the list is stroke, which is the third leading cause of death according to the Internet Stroke Center. This independent resource for… Read More »
How Can a Hospital be Liable for Medical Malpractice?
When you think about the concept of medical malpractice, you probably consider the different ways a doctor, a specialist, or treating physician may make a mistake when providing medical care. It’s true that these individuals may be liable for errors or omissions, but there are other situations where responsibility for malpractice falls upon the… Read More »
Whitney Untiedt Receives Two Human Rights Awards
Please join us in congratulating attorney Whitney Untiedt on receiving the following awards for her pro-bono work on the Somali 92 class action lawsuit last year! (1) Advocates for Human Rights 2019 Human Rights Volunteer Award; and (2) American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) 2019 Arthur C. Helton Memorial Human Rights Award. The Advocates for… Read More »
Cancer Misdiagnosis
Being told you have cancer is a stressful and devastating health event, but finding out that your physician made an error or delayed the diagnosis can be even more shocking. Unfortunately, researchers at the Mayo Clinic discovered that this scenario is more common than you think. The results of a study on second opinions… Read More »
Freidin Brown Lawyers Named to Super Lawyers Lists
On May 30th, the 2019 Super Lawyers List was published, recognizing Florida’s greatest lawyers. We are excited to announce that four Freidin Brown, P.A. attorneys were listed in the publication! Mr. Philip Freidin has been listed on the Super Lawyers list for the 14th consecutive year, while Mr. Joel Brown has now been listed… Read More »
What to Do If You’re Injured While on Vacation in Florida
The state of Florida boasts some of the most popular tourism destinations in the country, hosting over 111 million US vacationers in 2018. For perspective, that is roughly 1 in 3 Americans who have discovered the magic of Walt Disney World, jet skied along the 800-plus miles of our beaches, boarded a cruise ship,… Read More »