Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
Victory for Florida ER Doctor Accused of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice lawsuits are some of the most difficult cases to fight. They are very costly, as they require expert witnesses and other expensive evidence. They are also time-consuming, often dragging on for many years. On top of that, injured patients rarely win cases. The courts tend to side with the medical professionals. This… Read More »
Florida Man Files Medical Malpractice Lawsuit After Wife’s Death
Doctors are only human, so they make mistakes just like everyone else. However, their mistakes can be serious in nature, and even deadly. While most doctors strive to provide a high standard of care for their patients, medical malpractice occurs at high rates. It is the third-leading cause of death in the United States,… Read More »
Florida Doctor Makes Serious Mistake During Surgery, Sued for Medical Malpractice
Doctors are human, and just like anyone else, they are prone to making mistakes in the workplace. However, the biggest difference is that a mistake in the medical field can be harmful—even deadly. Medical malpractice causes thousands of injuries and approximately 250,000 fatalities every year, accounting for 10 percent of all deaths. As the… Read More »
Florida Court Allows Medical Malpractice Case to Proceed
Medical malpractice lawyers rely on expert witnesses to boost their cases and help them convince the jury of the damages caused to their victims. However, there are requirements for expert witnesses, as not just anyone can serve as one in a medical malpractice case. For example, for a gynecology case, a doctor must have… Read More »
Many Medical Malpractice Claims Involve Radiology Errors
When you think of medical malpractice, what type of issues immediately pop into your head? perhaps you think of surgical errors or negligence issues, such as failure to diagnose or not properly monitoring a woman during labor and childbirth. While these are common medical issues, many people overlook the significance of radiology errors. Radiologists… Read More »
Four Healthcare Professionals To Be Disciplined In Florida Medical Malpractice Death
Medical professionals must abide by the oath “Do no harm,” but that does not mean do nothing at all. The negligence shown by four paramedics caused a young mother to die after she suffered a stroke and did not receive adequate medical attention. They now face hearings, possible termination and even a medical malpractice… Read More »
Florida Woman Gets Needle Stuck In Her, Files Medical Malpractice Suit
Of all the uncomfortable objects you can have stuck inside your body, a needle would probably take the cake. How would you like to live with one inside your body for nearly 15 years? Unfortunately, that’s the situation for a Florida woman who received an epidural while delivering her youngest son in 2003. She… Read More »
Botched Surgery Leads To $109 Million Award For Florida Woman
A Florida woman who went in to get a benign cyst removed got more than she bargained for when her hands and feet had to be removed as well. The woman sued for medical malpractice and a jury recently awarded her $109 million in damages. The 52-year-old woman had the surgery performed in November… Read More »
Delayed Medication Results In $16 Million Medical Malpractice Award
We rely on doctors to take care of us when we are sick or injured. This includes administering the necessary medications to prevent infections and keep other conditions from occurring. When a doctor delays giving medication to a patient, serious issues can occur. The doctor’s negligence can lead to medical malpractice. Many autoimmune diseases… Read More »
Medical Malpractice: Prescription Errors
When many people think of medical malpractice, they may think of a surgical error, such as a tool left inside a person’s abdomen. While this is a common type of malpractice, it does not occur as frequently as prescription errors. Prescription errors kill an average of one person a day and cause harm to… Read More »
