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Reasons Florida Doctors & Hospitals Misdiagnose Stroke
The definition of stroke is the death of brain cells due to oxygen deprivation, such as what might occur because of an arterial rupture, blockage, or other issue that prevents blood flow to the brain. When an individual suffers a stroke, the timing of diagnosis is critical. According to the National Institute of Health,… Read More »
How Much is My Stroke Medical Malpractice Case Worth?
While it’s a common question for victims of stroke-related medical malpractice to ask, the truth is that there’s no easy answer that applies for everyone. Every case has different factors to be considered in evaluating the potential value of a case, whether obtained through out-of-court settlements or as the result of a trial verdict…. Read More »
The Role of Experts in Florida Cancer Misdiagnosis Lawsuits
If you’re seeking to enforce your rights in a medical malpractice claim based upon the failure to properly diagnose cancer, the legal process will almost certainly involve one or more medical experts in your case. Not only does Florida law require expert testimony in order to prove a medical malpractice case, it also requires… Read More »
Freidin Brown, P.A. Secures $3.45 Million Settlement in Auto Vs. Pedestrian Case
Congratulations to attorneys Philip Freidin, Jonathan Freidin, and Gregory d’Incelli on obtaining a global settlement totaling $3.45 Million on behalf of an elderly client who was catastrophically injured after being struck by a vehicle in a business parking lot. Our attorneys hired a talented team of experts and, after several years of highly contested… Read More »
Freidin Brown, CLINIC, and JFON Team Up for Pro Bono Citizenship Win
MIAMI, FL. -– OCTOBER 24, 2019-– Attorney Whitney Untiedt, the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) and Florida Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) are pleased to announce that through their joint efforts, an immigrant who had been blocked from naturalization was able to become a U.S. citizen. “I was honored to join forces with… Read More »
Don’t Ignore the Early Signs of a Birth Injury
The birth of your child is a momentous occasion and should fill your life with joy. Unfortunately, things can go horribly wrong during delivery and the first moments of your baby’s life. According to the National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report 2017, an estimated 28,000 infants suffer harm every year due to medical mistakes…. Read More »
Top Hospitals in Miami and South Florida
When you’re informed by your physician that you need to choose a hospital for treatment, procedure, or other care for a medical condition, you’ll probably be overwhelmed with the number of options. You could request references and talk to loved ones, but there are other ways to find the right fit for your circumstances…. Read More »
Does Comparative Negligence Apply in a Florida Medical Malpractice Case?
In most types of personal injury cases, your own misconduct can reduce the amount you can recover from the party who caused your injuries. Florida’s statute on comparative fault provides that your compensation is decreased according to the proportion of fault attributable to you. The question often arises regarding whether comparative fault applies in… Read More »
How Florida Car Accident Claims Work When You Aggravate a Pre-Existing Condition
As the victim of a Florida car accident, your first concern in the aftermath is the physical pain. However, when you’re hurting all over, you may not be able to separate your current injuries from some medical condition from the past. Unfortunately, the impact of a crash can easily aggravate a pre-existing injury from… Read More »
What Should I Do if My Child Was Hurt in a Florida Playground Accident?
Swings, slides, climbing walls, and other playground staples should be a source of enjoyment for children, but statistics reported by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal the alarming frequency of accidents. Every year, more than 200,000 children aged 14 years and younger head to the emergency room for treatment of playground… Read More »