Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
COVID-Related Medical Malpractice Claims on the Rise
2020 has been the year of disease. The coronavirus has swept the nation, resulting in 12.4 million cases and 257,000 deaths. Many victims of this deadly disease are forced to be hospitalized, hooked up to ventilators in order to breathe. Some people turn the corner and recover, while others die. Why is this virus… Read More »
Differences Between Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death
People die in accidents on a daily basis. A man dies while undergoing routine surgery. A woman is shot and killed by a robber. Several people eat a salad at a picnic and suffer fatal food poisoning. A drunk driver smashes into a car, killing the driver. A child is mauled to death by… Read More »
Medical Malpractice Claim Tossed Out Due to Expired Statute of Limitations
In Florida, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases is two years. This means that once a person discovers that they have been injured by a negligent medical professional, they have to file a lawsuit within two years. If they fail to do so, the case could be thrown out of court and… Read More »
Settlement Little Consolation for Medical Malpractice Victims
Many people—particularly women—get plastic surgery to improve their looks. They may want a nose job or breast implants. Some get liposuction to get their body back to the way it was pre-childbirth. In any case, patients assume that their doctors are skilled and experienced in doing the cosmetic procedure of their choice. However, this… Read More »
Florida Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Tossed Out of Court
Unfortunately, doctors cannot make all patients better when they are seriously ill or injured. Some die while in their care. While this can be devastating, sometimes there is just nothing they can do. The families of these deceased patients often want to blame the healthcare workers involved by filing a medical malpractice claim, but… Read More »
Florida Health Care Groups Seek Immunity Against Medical Malpractice
The coronavirus has quickly spread across the country. Florida has had more than 44,000 confirmed cases. More than 1,800 people have died in the state. Despite these statistics, South Florida recently opened up, and barber shops and gyms are now open for business. This means that many more COVID-19 cases could pop up in… Read More »
Medical Malpractice in Telemedicine
In the past, you had to physically go to a doctor’s office to get the care you needed when you were sick or injured. While you still have to visit your doctor for certain procedures (obviously you can’t get a vaccine over the internet, for example), many health concerns can now be addressed through… Read More »
Surgery Risky for Doctors in Terms of Medical Malpractice Claims
While surgery is a medical procedure that happens multiple times a day, it still can be risky. Many things can happen during the process and some patients even die. This can make surgery scary for people, and some may even delay it or put it off completely. Surgery is risky for doctors as well…. Read More »
Could Approval of Dry Needling Increase Risk of Medical Malpractice?
Two bills have recently been introduced in Florida, and if passed, they could put physical therapists and patients on pins and needles—literally. If adopted this year, HB 467 and SB 792 would allow physical therapists to perform dry needling techniques on patients. In addition, not much training would be required, at just 25 hours… Read More »
Lack of Medical Malpractice Insurance for Florida Plastic Surgeons
Seeking medical treatment can be risky in some cases. Medical malpractice is an issue that continues to grow, with physicians committing hundreds of thousands of medical mistakes every year. A surgeon without the proper skill can puncture a patient’s organ, causing internal bleeding and even death. An inexperienced doctor may not diagnose a deadly… Read More »
