Category Archives: General
Nursing Errors Are Common Considering Care Times By Florida Providers
If you have spent any time at a typical Florida hospital as a patient or visitor, one issue regarding the interactions and movement of staff becomes apparent. Nurses seem to spend a lot more of their daily routine with patients as compared to physicians. In fact, studies have been conducted regarding this phenomenon. Researchers… Read More »
Comparing Florida Nursing Home Injury And Medical Malpractice Cases
malpractice claims. They both involve health care providers and the individuals who receive care from them, as well as some type of misconduct that causes harm. Fortunately, med mal and nursing home injury claims also allow victims to pursue the wrongdoer for compensation. Under Florida’s medical negligence statute and laws covering assisted living facilities,… Read More »
Warning Signs Of Suicidal Tendencies
There is a wealth of information about suicide available online, but one common theme you may note while reviewing these resources is their agreement that suicide is preventable. Unfortunately, these tragedies still occur with alarming frequency. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that almost 46,000 people die by suicide every… Read More »
Who Is Liable For Nursing Errors In Florida?
Nurses play an important role with patient care in hospitals and clinical settings, so questions often arise about liability and potential parties in medical malpractice claims. Under Florida’s Nurse Practice Act, there are different standards of care depending on the license the nursing professional holds and related details. Generally, the applicable standard is based… Read More »
Key Factors Affecting Damages in Florida Nursing Error Cases
Nurses are charged with a wide array of tasks in the hospital, clinical, and assisted living environments, so the potential for errors is cause for concern. Researchers have identified the seven most common mistakes made by registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), certified nursing assistants (CNAs), and many other nurse professionals. They primarily… Read More »
Major False Claims Act Settlement: Pharmaceutical Company Will Pay $900 Million
According to a report from Reuters, Biogen—the American multinational pharmaceutical giant with headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts—has reached an agreement in principle to pay approximately $900 million to resolve a False Claims Act lawsuit. The preliminary settlement was reached days before the trial was set to begin. The pharmaceutical company was accused of paying illegal… Read More »
Damages For Nursing Home Abuse: Impact Of Age On Compensation
Nursing home abuse and neglect are intolerable, and the laws in Florida are harsh on facilities that cause harm to residents. A resident, often through family members, has the right to pursue an assisted living center for all injuries resulting from intentional misconduct or negligence. Florida’s statute allows civil enforcement, so it is possible… Read More »
DOJ Says Supreme Court Should Not Review False Claims Act Dispute
According to a report from Reuters, the Department of Justice (DOJ) is saying that the Supreme Court of the United States should not review a False Claims Act dispute. The DOJ contends that there is no sufficiently large circuit split for the nation’s top court to get involved in the matter. Here, our whistleblower… Read More »
Proving A Florida Preventable Suicide Claim
Suicide has been a major public health issue in the US for decades, and it is disturbing to learn that rates are on the rise despite initiatives to get help for those with mental health issues. According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US,… Read More »
Three Florida Pharmacies Agree To Pay More Than $830,000 In False Claims Act Case
On June 29th, 2022, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida confirmed that three Miami-Dade County pharmacies—Habana Hospital Pharmacy, Inc., Longevity Drugs, LLC, and Forest Hill Pharmacy, LLC—have agreed to pay more than $830,000 as a part of a False Claims Act case. Regulators determined that the pharmacies had an… Read More »
What Is The Difference Between Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect?
There are many statistics on the incidence of nursing home neglect and abuse in Florida and throughout the US, but data also indicates that the problem exists on a global scale. A report from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that 1 in 6 individuals living in assisted living facilities suffered some form of… Read More »
Understanding The False Claims Act: What Is Scienter?
The False Claims Act is one of the most powerful whistleblower protection statutes. Under the False Claims Act, a whistleblower with knowledge of fraud against a federal government program can bring a qui tam lawsuit action against the responsible party. If a qui tam lawsuit is successful, the whistleblower is entitled to receive a… Read More »
Home Health Agency In Florida Agrees To Pay $2.1 Million To Settle False Claims Act Case
On May 9th, 2022, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida announced that SHC Home Health Services of Florida, LLC—a home health agency offering services in Miami, FL—has agreed to pay $2.1 million to resolve a False Claims Act lawsuit. The company allegedly overbilled Medicare. Here, our Florida whistleblower lawyers… Read More »
Who Are Potential Parties In A Florida Nursing Errors Claim?
There is no doubt that nurses are among the hardest working staff members at any Florida hospital, clinic, or health care facility. They take on important responsibilities and play an essential role with patient care. Still, nurses are held to certain standards just like other health care professionals, and failure to provide adequate care… Read More »
UPS Pays More Than $5 Million To Settle False Claims Act Allegations
On March 21st, 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that the United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) has agreed to a $5.3 million False Claims Act settlement. UPS was accused of falsely reporting its delivery times in relation to a federal contract. Here, our Florida government program fraud attorneys provide a more detailed explanation… Read More »