Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
Pursuing a Claim for Birth Injuries
Bringing a child into a family is a time filled with joy and hope, but when a birth doesn’t go as planned injuries to the mother or the baby are sustained, the experience can be incredibly stressful and upsetting. If you find yourself unsure where to turn after being involved in one of these… Read More »
Medical Errors and Florida Injury Claims
When seeking medical care, you are doing so to achieve the best possible health outcome. While there are many examples of great care being provided by medical teams, there is also the distressing reality that medical errors can and do happen. Recovering from a medical mistake may mean additional treatments and high expenses. The… Read More »
What Do You Need to Prove in a Medical Malpractice Case?
If you or a loved one have been injured due to medical malpractice, you may be wondering what you need to prove in order to file a successful lawsuit against the negligent medical professional or hospital. Often, people who get hurt by medical malpractice do not understand the key elements that must be proven… Read More »
How to Prove Your Child’s Birth Injury Constitutes Medical Malpractice?
When a child is born with an injury, it can be heartbreaking for parents. In some cases, the injury may have been caused by medical malpractice, and the parents may be entitled to compensation for the injury, pain, and suffering. If you believe that your child’s birth injury was due to medical negligence, then… Read More »
What Qualifies As A Medical Error?
If you think that you or someone you love has been a victim of medical malpractice, it is important to know what qualifies as a medical error. There are many different errors that may constitute medical malpractice. It is imperative that you familiarize yourself with each type of error to determine whether or not… Read More »
Types Of Prenatal Care Malpractice
Being pregnant is an exciting time that can also be filled with concerns and worries. That’s why it’s important to ensure you are receiving the best possible care from your medical provider. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, an estimated over 75% of women in the U.S. receive early and… Read More »
Can I Sue For A Medical Mistake?
We put a great deal of trust in doctors and medical professionals. Doctors go to school and practice for years, which can make us feel secure in the treatment plans and diagnoses that they offer. But what happens when a doctor, surgeon, anesthesiologist, or other medical professional, makes a mistake? Unlike many mistakes that… Read More »
Did Your Doctor Fail To Treat You?
There’s usually only one reason that people go to the doctor, and that is to get better. So what happens when your doctor fails to help you, or makes you even worse? Well, you may have a medical malpractice lawsuit against them. Not all mistakes by doctors or medical professionals constitute medical malpractice, but… Read More »
Is Taking Away A Patient’s Walker An Act Of “Medical” Negligence?
There is a critical distinction in Florida law between ordinary negligence and “medical negligence,” i.e., medical malpractice. If you are, say, injured in a slip and fall accident at the store, you can file a personal injury lawsuit against the owner for negligence. But if you are injured while receiving medical care, the law… Read More »
Does Motive Matter In A Wrongful Death Case?
Personal injury law, which includes cases like wrongful death and medical malpractice, typically are not that concerned with the defendant’s motives. Indeed, most personal injury cases arise from accidents. For example, it really doesn’t matter why someone ran a red light and thus caused an accident. All the plaintiff needs to prove is that… Read More »
