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What are My Rights if I’ve Been Falsely Diagnosed with Cancer?
When you think about cancer misdiagnosis, you’re probably assuming an error in detecting the disease or a delay in identifying it. These scenarios are devastating for patients who realize they’ve lost precious treatment time that they can’t get back. Still, there’s another form of mistake that’s equally troubling and can be just as horrific… Read More »
How Much is My Stroke Medical Malpractice Case Worth?
While it’s a common question for victims of stroke-related medical malpractice to ask, the truth is that there’s no easy answer that applies for everyone. Every case has different factors to be considered in evaluating the potential value of a case, whether obtained through out-of-court settlements or as the result of a trial verdict…. Read More »
Does Comparative Negligence Apply in a Florida Medical Malpractice Case?
In Florida personal injury cases, your own misconduct can reduce the amount you can recover from the party that caused your injuries. Comparative negligence even applies to medical malpractice claims, although some laws differ for these types of cases. In 2023, legislation changes created some confusion for injury victims. Florida’s statute on modified comparative… Read More »
How Florida Car Accident Claims Work When You Aggravate a Pre-Existing Condition
As the victim of a Florida car accident, your first concern in the aftermath is the physical pain. However, when you’re hurting all over, you may not be able to separate your current injuries from some medical condition from the past. Unfortunately, the impact of a crash can easily aggravate a pre-existing injury from… Read More »
What Should I Do if My Child Was Hurt in a Florida Playground Accident?
Swings, slides, climbing walls, and other playground staples should be a source of enjoyment for children, but statistics reported by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal the alarming frequency of accidents. Every year, more than 200,000 children aged 14 years and younger head to the emergency room for treatment of playground… Read More »
Toxic Torts: An Overview of Florida Law for Victims
In the practice of law, a “tort” is a wrongful act by one person that leads to physical injuries or other harm to a victim. When this misconduct is caused by exposure to a hazardous substance, typically resulting in injuries to a massive group of individuals, it’s called a toxic tort. For this reason,… Read More »
EKGs and Your Student Athlete: What Florida Parents Need to Know
As students head back to class and get started with sports practices, many South Florida parents have expressed concern about their children’s high physical activity levels. Given the region’s temperatures and humidity, it’s understandable to worry about heat stroke, exhaustion, and even worse medical conditions. In fact, a July 27, 2019 article published by… Read More »
When to See a Doctor After a Florida Car Accident
When you’ve been hurt in a Florida car accident, you may question whether medical care is absolutely necessary. Perhaps you think your injuries are minor, or you don’t want to go through the hassle of waiting to see a doctor. You might even think that your health can wait until you can get an… Read More »
Seeking Compensation for Child and Birth Injuries in Florida
Florida personal injury laws protect children under age 18 just as they do adults by providing the right to seek compensation against the person or entity responsible for causing harm. However, these cases are slightly different with respect to one key factor: because minors are not adults in the eyes of the law, they… Read More »
The Pre-Filing Requirements for a Florida Medical Malpractice Case
In many ways, a medical malpractice case is similar to other personal injury claims based upon negligence. When a health care practitioner breaches the duty to provide care within medically accepted standards, the patient can recover compensation for losses related to his or her injuries. However, medical malpractice cases are also very different in… Read More »
Signs of Medical Malpractice from Florida Health Care Providers
The Sunshine State is home to many world-renowned medical centers that earn their reputations by providing top quality patient care. Almost every year, you’ll find Mayo Clinic Hospital of Florida, Tampa General Hospital, Advent Health, and the University of Florida Hospital and Health Care network at the top of the list in US News… Read More »
What Florida Parents Need to Know About Use of Forceps During Delivery
For decades, forceps have been used in connection with vaginal deliveries to help guide the baby out of the birth canal. Still, the device is somewhat controversial, and has been associated with increased risk of birth injuries. A Florida birth injury attorney can provide more information if you or your baby was harmed through… Read More »
Biography Video FAQs
What would your past clients say about you? – Philip Freidin I think, on the whole, our past clients are all very, very satisfied that we treated them fairly, that we treated them with respect, that we listened to their concerns, and we got them excellent results. I think they would also say that… Read More »
Erb’s Palsy: What Florida Parents Need to Know
Medical errors during delivery can put both mother and infant at risk of serious injuries, and one of the most common forms of birth injury is Erb’s Palsy. Though it’s often a treatable condition, this medical condition is costly and can limit your child’s natural development. You have rights as a parent if your… Read More »
How Can a Hospital be Liable for Medical Malpractice?
When you think about the concept of medical malpractice, you probably consider the different ways a doctor, a specialist, or treating physician may make a mistake when providing medical care. It’s true that these individuals may be liable for errors or omissions, but there are other situations where responsibility for malpractice falls upon the… Read More »