What are you searching for?
What to Expect During Arbitration in a Florida Medical Malpractice Case
One of the initial stages of litigation in a Florida medical malpractice case is the pre-suit investigation and response provided by the prospective defendant after receiving notice that you intend to file a lawsuit to recover damages. The statute allows the health care provider 90 days to look into your allegations and either: Reject… Read More »
Evaluating Pain and Suffering in Florida Med Mal Cases
Florida once again ranked in the Top 10 US states for medical malpractice payouts according to the 2019 Medical Malpractice Payout Report prepared by LeverageRx, an analytics resource and insurance marketplace for doctors. Another key finding in the publication is that, after a steady increase over the last few years, the average settlement for… Read More »
Can Doctor Bias be the Basis for a Florida Misdiagnosis Claim?
You would never expect that health care professionals could be guilty of allowing bias to affect the practice of medicine, but it’s a bigger problem than you think. According to findings from a survey published by WebMD, as many as 4 in 10 physicians admit that preconceived notions about a patient affect their judgment… Read More »
STAFFING ISSUES IN NURSING HOMES CAN HAVE SEVERE CONSEQUENCES FOR OUR ELDERLY
To try to stay updated on Covid-related developments here in Florida (ie: for purely non-political reasons), I started following Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Twitter at the beginning of the Pandemic. Just a couple days ago, a tweet from the Governor came up on my feed indicating that, since the Pandemic Florida has established… Read More »
Unique Factors in Medical Malpractice with the Elderly
Medical malpractice is a serious concern in any context, but the effects and implications are even more problematic when the victim is an elderly person. In a report on medical malpractice claims involving the elderly, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission reported that patients over age 70 were considerably more likely to suffer severe injuries… Read More »
How Much Does It Cost to File a Medical Malpractice Claim in Florida?
Many people ask their Florida medical malpractice attorney this question, and may be surprised to learn that the answer is: “It depends.” The truth is that every case involving medical error or negligence is different, so it is not possible to give an exact dollar value without knowing the specifics of your situation. However, it may… Read More »
Medication Errors Leading to Heart Attacks
Acute myocardial infarction (AMI), commonly known as a heart attack, is often linked to underlying health problems, but many people don’t realize that some common medications can also lead to a heart attack. When a person experiences AMI, the heart does not actually stop beating altogether; instead, it begins to beat irregularly, which can… Read More »
How Errors in Post-Chemo Monitoring Can Lead to Serious Harm for Patients
While chemotherapy may have been recommended by your physicians for cancer treatment, the treatment does not come without side effects and risks. The American Cancer Society describes a few of these, including easy bruising and bleeding, infection, anemia, kidney problems, and nerve issues. Many of the consequences of chemo are expected and unavoidable: They’re… Read More »
Pain and Suffering Damages for Cerebral Palsy Birth Injuries
If your child suffered a birth injury that led to cerebral palsy, you can expect that there will be physical pain that lasts a lifetime. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mentions such complications as muscle stiffness, spasms, and difficulties controlled movement. However, your child may sustain additional losses while getting older…. Read More »
How Negligent Catheter Use Can Lead to Life-Threatening Infections
There is an expectation that residents of nursing homes will develop different medical conditions that come with age, but other health issues may be the result of negligence by health care providers at the facility. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one of the biggest problems in long-term care facilities… Read More »
Attorney Jonathan Freidin Recovers $270k Personal Injury Settlement
Congratulations to attorney Jonathan Freidin, who recently recovered a $270,000 settlement on behalf of his client. The case involved a pedestrian who was struck by a security golf cart in her condominium parking lot, resulting in an ankle fracture and dislocation. “We are happy about this result for our client, who can finally have… Read More »
Electronic Health Records and Florida Medical Malpractice Claims
Electronic health records (EHRs) are intended to help health care providers communicate better, update patient medical records in real time, and make the entire doctor-patient encounter more efficient. Unfortunately, the benefits of these solutions have not yet been fully realized. According to a 2017 study released by The Doctor’s Company, a physician-owned medical malpractice… Read More »
Key Types of Breast Cancer Malpractice in Florida
Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the US, where Breastcancer.org reports that approximately 1 in 8 women will develop the disease during their lifetime. Researchers estimate that almost 276,500 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2020, as well as 48,500 new non-invasive cases. Fortunately, the… Read More »
Can a Florida Hospital Be Liable for Negligence?
According to a recent Modern Healthcare publication, there are approximately 161,250 preventable deaths that occur in US hospitals every year. Based upon what you may know about medical malpractice, you might assume that the hospital would be liable for the medical errors that cause these fatalities. However, hospital negligence is somewhat different from the… Read More »
What Is the Average Settlement for Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Florida?
If you suffered harm because of a Florida healthcare provider’s medical error, one of the first questions you’ll ask is, “How much is my medical malpractice case worth?” The short answer is that it depends since the facts of each case are unique. However, there are often statewide and national averages that we can… Read More »