Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
Miami Anesthesiologist Accused Of Medical Malpractice After Patient Dies
Surgical procedures are major undertakings because they often require anesthesia. While most surgeries go well, with minor or no complications, some unfortunately go very wrong due to medical malpractice. Some leave patients in lifelong pain and with catastrophic medical issues. Others result in death. A man died during a surgery in Miami in 2018… Read More »
Florida Medical Malpractice Reform Bill Sees Pushback
Medical malpractice is a highly controversial concept. While doctors should treat patients with the highest standard of care, mistakes do happen and a physician can be sued for their negligence. While doctors in Florida have medical malpractice insurance to pay out awards for any lawsuits they face, they already pay insurance rates that are… Read More »
Woman Arrested for Posing as Doctor, Disfigurement
Would you let an unlicensed doctor perform a surgical procedure on your nose or any other part of your body? You likely answered “no,” and for good reason. Any qualified medical professional should have a license showing that they meet the requirements to practice medicine. Otherwise, they can cause medical negligence, which can seriously… Read More »
Doctors Rarely Punished for Harming Patients
We rely on doctors to make us feel better when we are sick or injured. Unfortunately, though, that does not always happen. Some doctors are negligent, causing patients to suffer serious injuries and even death. When this happens, doctors hardly ever face punishment. At the most, they may be forced to pay a medical… Read More »
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 »
