Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
The Most Common Anesthesia Errors
When we seek medical care, we place a lot of trust in doctors and other medical professionals to provide that care with the best possible skill. This is true whether a person is being prescribed medication, undergoing physical therapy, or going into surgery. Unfortunately, medical providers don’t always live up to this responsibility, putting… Read More »
New Florida Law Aims to Limit Damages for Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical professionals are required to use a certain amount of care in diagnosing and treating their patients. Those who fail to satisfy this standard and who cause an injury as a result can and should be held liable for their negligence. This can be achieved by filing a medical malpractice claim against the negligent… Read More »
Federal Government Proposes New Nursing Home Staffing Standards
In response to increasing concerns about the standard of care at nursing homes and reports of negligent care due to understaffing, federal regulators recently announced a new rule that, if approved, would set minimum staffing requirements for nursing home facilities across the U.S. Until the rule goes into effect, nursing homes can continue to… Read More »
The Three Most Misdiagnosed Medical Conditions
While no one is perfect, we can expect that professionals who have adequate training, education, and experience will use the appropriate amount of care in providing their services. Although this is true for any professional, there are certain occupations where failing to use the proper standard of care can have more far-reaching and life-changing… Read More »
What Is A Medical Error?
Most healthcare providers are careful to abide by the professional and scientific standards required of their profession, which enables them to properly diagnose and treat millions of patients every year. Unfortunately, not all providers use the care that they should and many commit medical errors, some of which end up proving deadly for the… Read More »
Were You Misdiagnosed After A Car Crash?
Any car accident can be frightening for the parties involved. The trauma can, however, be even more intense for those who are misdiagnosed after a crash. Being misdiagnosed after a car accident can result in serious complications and can even prevent a person from getting the treatment needed to prevent permanent disability. Someone who… Read More »
The Standard Of Care In A Florida Medical Malpractice Case
Although it can be difficult to accept that a medical provider may have caused a patient harm because of a careless mistake, this unfortunately ends up being the case for many patients. Fortunately, patients who find themselves wronged in this way can seek compensation from the at-fault parties by filing a medical malpractice claim…. Read More »
What Documents do I Need to Pursue a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
When someone is injured through a healthcare professional’s negligence, he or she will need to provide an attorney with documentation to support any claims of negligence. Failing to provide adequate evidence, on the other hand, can be devastating to a claim, so if you want to learn more about how to begin building a… Read More »
New Florida Law Aims to Address Nursing Home Abuse
Recently, Governor DeSantis signed a new measure into law that aims to help identify systemic problems in nursing home care and reduce the overall risk of nursing home abuse and neglect. Specifically, the law calls for prosecutors, experts in the medical field, and elder care providers in every circuit in Florida to create special… Read More »
Slip and Fall Risks for Nursing Home Residents
Nursing home residents, many of whom are elderly and struggle with serious medical conditions, are at risk of sustaining physical injuries if they slip and fall. To mitigate this risk, nursing homes in Florida are required to comply with certain guidelines when it comes to protecting residents from this type of accident. Unfortunately, many… Read More »
