Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
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 »
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 »
