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Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
Know About Medical Malpractice Claim
Did you know that according to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), medical malpractice ranks third as the leading cause of death in the U.S., with heart disease and cancer claiming the two top spots? In fact, a staggering $3 billion was paid out in…
Understanding Wrong-Site Surgery And Why It Still Happens
Medical malpractice is an umbrella term that refers to any breach of duty by a health care professional that causes injury or death, whether through negligence or some other type of carelessness. And while medical malpractice issues – such as wrong diagnoses – are well-known, wrong-site…
Preventative Medical Errors Are On the Rise: How to Protect Yourself and When to File a Medical Malpractice Claim
According to research, medical errors rank number three in regard to the leading causes of death in the United States. These errors come in behind cancer and heart disease, and cause approximately 250,000 deaths annually according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). There are other studies that…
Top 5 Most Common Medical Malpractice Errors
For the most part doctors, nurses and other members of a medical staff – whether they work at a doctor’s office or a hospital – strive to do the best job they can. They know how much patients depend on them to treat what are…
Understanding Common Signs of Hospital Negligence
Cases of hospital negligence can result in serious injuries and, in some cases, patient death. If you or someone in your family has been injured because of hospital negligence, you may have the right to file a lawsuit. The results could entitle you to receive…
Shocking Hospital Error Statistics Leading to Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
The number of mistakes occurring in hospitals is quite shocking. In fact, a new study has shown that medical errors are considered the third leading cause of death in the country, and these errors result in approximately 250,000 deaths every year. Because of gaps in…
The Doctor is In: Most Common Medical Malpractice Cases Filed Each Year
Going to the doctor is probably something you do on a regular basis without much thought. For the most part, people put a lot of trust into the hands of their doctor. While mistakes are bound to happen in the world of medical care, there…
Medical Malpractice Damage Caps Possible in Florida: Is this Unconstitutional?
Thanks to new legislation, doctors who are worried about medical malpractice lawsuits could receive significant relief. While the legislation was approved by a House committee in February of 2017, it is not yet a law in place. If the movement is successful, injured patients may…
Understanding Plastic Surgery Medical Malpractice in Florida
Plastic surgery is a reconstructive procedure meant to correct physical dysfunction in a part of the body. Though the terms ‘plastic surgery’ and ‘cosmetic surgery’ are often used interchangeably, they do not refer to the same thing. Cosmetic procedures are elective and focused on improving…
Medication Error Malpractice: Incorrect Dosages Put Patient Safety At Risk
Dosing errors are much worse than simply taking a little too much or too little of a medication. They can cause short or long term damage, life-altering injuries, and in severe cases, even death. What’s worse, these types of errors are very common. The FDA…
Diagnosis Errors Of Cauda Equina Syndrome Can Result In Medical Malpractice
Cauda Equina Syndrome is a rare but serious condition that can permanently damage the spinal cord by causing spinal stenosis. Florida hospitals and doctors are trained to recognize this condition as a medical emergency. The condition places extreme pressure on the nerves at the end…
Florida Family Sues For Medical Malpractice After A Cancer Misdiagnosis
In January 2016, local Jacksonville basketball coach and former pro player Rex Morgan died of oral cancer after being told by a doctor that his biopsies were cancer-free. Morgan’s widow Kathleen has now filed a misdiagnosis lawsuit with a malpractice attorney against the pathologist and…
How Her Hospital Negligence Lawsuit Situation Is Progressing
In our last post about Barbara Dawson, the Florida woman who died after being forcibly removed from a hospital where she sought medical treatment, we wondered whether Calhoun Liberty Hospital would be sued for medical malpractice and charged with dumping under EMTALA law. The verdict is…
Lawsuit Mediation for Medical Malpractice Cases
For our readers who may become involved in an Orlando lawsuit mediation, you’ll be interested to learn that earlier this month, Mayor Buddy Dyer declared the third week of October to be Mediation Week in Orlando. The purpose is to acknowledge that: dispute resolution has grown…
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