Medical Malpractice

In Florida, people who believe a doctor or hospital made an error that led to injury, illness or death will want to hold them accountable. That generally involves filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. However, for many people who believe they or a loved one was harmed...

It’s no secret that medical malpractice can wreak havoc on your life. Yet, in far too many medical malpractice cases, victims fail to recognize that they’ve been subjected to mistreatment. As a result, they don’t take legal action to secure accountability and...

If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury while under medical care, you know the emotional toll it takes. A medical malpractice claim may be necessary to secure compensation. However, these cases are not simply about a bad outcome; they hinge on a crucial legal...

A lot of medical malpractice cases settle before they head to trial. This can be a good thing, as it can lead to the quicker recovery of compensation while sparing you the time and stress associated with litigation, but if you’re not careful, a settlement that’s...

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...

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...