Category Archives: General
Founding Partner Philip Freidin Named Leading Lawyer
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 Florida with the highest caliber of legal services. That’s why we’re pleased to announce that our founding partner, Philip Freidin, has been named… Read More »
Partners Philip Freidin, Joel Brown Named to 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
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 – Lawyer Philip Freidin was selected for inclusion in the area of Plaintiffs’ Medical Malpractice Law. A nationally recognized trial… Read More »
The Issue of Holding Schools Liable for Injuries to Students
In the aftermath of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, our firm has received inquiries into the obligations and duties of schools and educators to safeguard children, and whether schools even have a duty to students. The answer is yes: Florida law imposes a duty on schools to… Read More »
Minimize The Risk Of Malpractice By Picking The Right Doctor
The relationship between patient and physician is an important one, no matter how long you plan on seeing your physician. You’ll want to make sure you pick a physician with whom you feel comfortable having open conversations with, as well as someone with the credentials in the areas that meet your health necessities. Finding… Read More »
The Hidden Danger of Nervous System Injuries
There are certain injuries that we are familiar with: Broken bones, strained muscles, and sprained ankles. These are tangible injuries we easily see and comprehend. But the other, less-visible systems in our bodies are also susceptible to injury, and we all should be cognizant of these risks. Nerve injuries are, unfortunately, an all too… Read More »
David Werner Honored as 40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers in South FL by CFF
Associate Lawyer David E. Werner of Freidin Brown, P.A. in Florida has been nominated by his legal peers to receive the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) 40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of South Florida award. An upcoming gala in early November will be held to honor the award recipients. Until that day, our team at… Read More »
Holding Doctors and Hospitals Accountable for Patient Suicides
Tragically, each year 44,193 Americans commit suicide (https://afsp.org/about-suicide/suicide-statistics/), often times leaving family members asking themselves why or how this could have happened. In most scenarios, no legal action will be taken after this period of self-reflection and personal investigation. However, in limited scenarios, family members of a suicide victim may be able to bring… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court Uphold Original Verdict in Favor of Smoker
Philip M. Marotta was just 12 years old when he started smoking in 1959. Sadly, after 35 years of smoking two to three packs a day of R.J. Reynolds cigarettes, he was diagnosed with lung cancer and passed away at the age of 47. His son, Philip Marotta, filed suit as an Engle progeny… Read More »
Florida Hospitals Have Higher C-Section Rate for First-Time Moms
A study by Consumer Reports reveals that first-time mothers in Florida are more likely to deliver a baby via C-section than anywhere else in the country. The study looked at more than 1,200 hospitals around the United States and found that Florida hospitals, particularly in Florida-Dade County, have the nation’s highest rate of C-section… Read More »
Freidin Brown: $3.48M Verdict In Smoker Case
Phil Freidin of the Firm, along with co-counsel Alex Alvarez, obtained a $6 million verdict against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company on March 20, 2013 after a week and half trial before Judge Tuter in Broward County. The Decedent, Phil Marotta, began smoking at age 12 in 1959 and smoked 2-3 packs of cigarettes per… Read More »