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5 Facts About Damages In Florida Medical Malpractice Cases
Damages in a medical malpractice case are intended to make the victim whole after being harmed by a health care provider’s negligence, and there is one important fact that stands out initially. Statistics indicate that Florida ranks in the Top 3 when it comes for med mal payouts by state, with compensation to victims… Read More »
Sky-High Societal And Personal Costs Of Misdiagnosis
Misdiagnosis by health care providers has been a concern in the community for years, but a recent study reveals the extent of the problem. According to Fierce Healthcare, a health care analytics and insights resource, failed diagnosis is the top cause of serious medical errors. The article cites data from Johns Hopkins University School… Read More »
CUP Cancer: How Does Diagnosis Affect Patient Outcomes?
Cancer can affect any part of the human body, and it will often spread to other organs and tissues through metastasis from the first cancerous cells to form. However, in some cases, the primary origin of the disease is not apparent to health care providers. Medical professionals at the Mayo Clinic refer to the… Read More »
Death Resulting from Failures to Properly Diagnose Conditions in Emergency Rooms
A substantial part of our practice involves representing gravely damaged people or their families in cases of death resulting from failures to properly diagnose conditions in emergency rooms. Most of our cases involve missed or improperly treated strokes, heart attacks, aortic dissections, aneurysms, infections, spinal cord issues, and even some cancers. So it didn’t… Read More »
Florida Doctor Errors By Type: Commission And Omission
Florida physicians have your health and well-being in their hands when making medical decisions and treating patients, which is why they must undergo years of school and training. However, despite these intense efforts, health care providers are still capable of making mistakes. From misdiagnosis and surgical mishaps to birth injuries and medication issues, these… Read More »
CMS Penalizes Hospitals For Negligence With High Readmission Rates
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provides medical coverage to more than 100 million people through its different public health programs, so it keeps close tabs on facilities that receive funding. A key aspect of CMS efforts is eliminating fraud, abuse, and inefficiencies in serving patients. The agency will take decisive action… Read More »
Winning at Med Mal Jury Trials: Noteworthy Statistics
When you suffered serious patient harm or someone close to you died because of medical negligence by a Florida health care provider, it does not seem possible that you could lose in court. However, statistics gathered over the last 20 years by researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reveal that this scenario… Read More »
September Was Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month
The thyroid is a vital gland for purposes of hormonal balance within the human body, playing a key role in a person’s metabolism, development, and regulation of bodily functions. Its importance is recognized every year during Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, which will be a month-long celebration this September 2022. The Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association… Read More »
Heart Health Numbers For Those At Risk Of Heart Attack
Though there are certainly concerns as individuals get older, heart health is important at any age. Statistics compiled by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal high rates of coronary illness and related conditions, pointing out that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women across the… Read More »
How Can Cervical Incompetence Lead To Birth Injuries?
A woman’s cervix plays multiple, important roles during pregnancy. It initially serves as support for the growing fetus, and then gradually opens late-term to accommodate the infant moving through the birth canal. Cervical insufficiency is a medical condition that occurs when there are weaknesses or structural defects that affect these functions. According to the… Read More »