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Causation is the hardest part to prove in a medical malpractice claim. If you believe you were a victim, you need to prove that your doctor made a mistake and that the mistake directly caused your injury. This connection may be difficult to establish because it is...
Spinal cord injuries are among the most serious a Florida resident can suffer. Depending on the location and extent of the injury, the victim will lose the ability to move from the neck down or, in some cases, from the waist down. Even those who are fortunate enough...
A Florida jury found that a nurse practitioner working in a standalone emergency room negligently misdiagnosed a patient. The jury awarded $70.8 million in damages to the victim. The facility was operated by Tampa General Hospital. The hospital, as well as the...
Our state recognizes comparative fault. This means that if you pursue a personal injury lawsuit after a suffering a catastrophic injury and are subsequently found to have contributed to the wreck, then any amount of compensation that’s awarded to you will be reduced...
A medical malpractice lawsuit is more than just an accusation; it is a complex legal battle. You must prove two core legal concepts: a medical professional did not meet accepted standards, and this failure directly caused your injury. Medical professionals are not...
Emergency room doctors and supporting medical professionals admittedly must make split decisions that could be critical to a patient’s life and well-being. They do so often under very stressful circumstances. However, these circumstances do not excuse these doctors if...
Wrong-site surgery may cause concern and anxiety for you and your family in Tampa, Florida. A procedure on the wrong body part can result in additional pain, longer recovery and financial strain. You may want to examine what often drives these errors and the path...
When you or a loved one receives medical care, you place immense trust in providers. But medication errors happen more often than you may think. These mistakes can cause severe health problems, lasting pain or even death. Understanding these incidents and knowing what...
When you receive medical care, your treatment team should ensure that you’re safe to return home before discharging you. Yet, all too often errors are made in the discharge process that leave unsuspecting patients vulnerable to a worsened medical condition and...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed a measure that would have changed the law in this state to close a loophole that many have long thought unfairly favors doctors and those that insure them. The bill the governor vetoed would have amended Florida’s Wrongful Death...