Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
How do I know if I can file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Florida?
Doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals are supposed to heal, not hurt. In rare instances, things go wrong and your life may change after even the most routine of procedures. While it may be difficult to consider legal action in the wake of such an incident, it may be well worth your time to… Read More »
Florida Medical Malpractice
Historical Context Medical malpractice in the United States is a descendant of English common law. It has developed through a variety of judicial rulings in state courts. And recently, legislatures have modified the framework and rules that govern medical malpractice. According to a publication authored by B. Sonny Bal, MD, titled An Introduction to… Read More »
Doctor Charged in Three Deaths
Recently a Florida federal grand jury charged a Tampa Bay area pain management doctor in the death of three different people. Dr. Edward Feldman is being charged with dispensing drugs to the individuals and that due to the dispensing of those drugs, those individuals died. He also is facing charges relating to money laundering,… Read More »
Collier County EMS Facing Negligence Lawsuit
This month, the Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Emergency oversight filed a complaint against Collier County EMS in regards to a case from 2012. The complaint states that on December 14, 2012 the Collier County EMS negligently failed to respond to an initial set of alert tones that went off for a call… Read More »
Understanding Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a common phrase that everyone has heard, but many aren’t sure what it exactly means. When a person goes to see a medical professional, they expect expertise and professionalism and trust the professional with their or their family members’ lives. However, everyone is human and sometimes mistakes are made. While the… Read More »
Resources for Checking Your Doctor’s Medical Malpractice Records
When engaging with the healthcare system and healthcare providers, it’s important for patients to know how to be their own best advocates. The best way to protect yourself or someone you love from becoming the victim of medical malpractice is to know the resources available in Florida for information concerning practicing physicians’ medical malpractice… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court’s Rejection of 2003 Medical Malpractice Statutes Overhaul Gives Injured Patients Their Rights Back
Earlier in the year, the Florida Supreme Court rejected the central premise of the medical malpractice statute revisions enacted in the State Legislature in 2003. The Court ruled that the 2003 law’s limit on wrongful death payments for non-monetary damages was in violation of all persons’ right to equality of protection clause in the… Read More »
Using Florida’s Nursing Home Guide/Watch List
Placing a loved one in long-term nursing care is an unpleasant but often unavoidable decision. What’s more, with new reports of rampant nursing home abuse and neglect emerging every day, it seems more difficult than ever to find a safe and secure home for your family member. Fortunately, Florida regulators are working hard to… Read More »
Finding Expert Witnesses in Florida Medical Malpractice Cases Presents Significant Challenges
Individuals who sustain injury because of medical negligence naturally face challenges because of the technical nature of their cases. First, local medical practitioners are reluctant to testify against others in their field. Additionally, recent Florida statutes have imposed guidelines so stringent that many expert witnesses with valid evidence to present may not qualify to… Read More »
Are You Sure Your Doctor Treated the Right Medical Condition?
Most patients go to medical practitioners for treatment of a condition without really considering the importance of diagnosis in the process. Yet without timely and accurate diagnoses, treatments may be ineffective at best — and fatal at worst. A 2013 study revealed that diagnostic errors occur more frequently than treatment errors, and that they… Read More »
