Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
Increase in Defensive Medicine to Avoid Medical Malpractice Suits
Many doctors work diligently to provide patients with a high standard of care, but many do not, as statistics show. Medical malpractice accounts for as many as 200,000 deaths every year. Many more are injured by negligent doctors. When peers get a medical malpractice report filed against them, though, doctors are more likely to… Read More »
Retired Veteran Fighting for Benefits After Suffering VA Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice laws are in place to allow victims of medical negligence to sue their doctors for causing them harm. However, there are some exceptions to the law that can make it difficult for injured patients to get the medical care they need. Under a 1950 Supreme Court decision called the Feres Doctrine, a… Read More »
Medical Malpractice: Causes and Statistics
Many people tend to avoid doctors. They may believe that doctors are expensive and not very knowledgeable. Some have had bad experiences. While many people rely on doctors when they are sick and injured, not all perform the highest standard of care. Many people have been injured or even killed by a doctor’s negligence…. Read More »
Little-Known Law Prevents Medical Malpractice Case Against Florida Hospital
When a loved one dies due to someone else’s negligence, people are often under the assumption that they can file a wrongful death lawsuit in hopes of recovering compensation. While this is true in most cases, some states have laws prohibiting surviving family members from pursuing medical malpractice lawsuits in certain instances. This means… Read More »
Florida Man Wins $3.6 Million Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Experiencing the death of a loved one can be devastating, especially when the death was caused by a doctor’s negligence. While doctors are supposed to provide an appropriate standard of care to patients, sometimes mistakes happen, causing serious injury or even death to patients. Sadly, this was the case for a Cocoa Beach woman,… Read More »
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 »
