4 types of surgical errors
Medical errors, including surgical errors, are a serious public health problem in the United States. As one of the leading causes of death for patients, it is a substantial threat to patient safety. An “active error” occurs when medical professionals do something...Florida nursing home residents at risk for medical malpractice
If care providers in a Florida nursing home fail to adhere to industry protocol or act according to accepted safety standards, patients are usually the ones to suffer. Medical malpractice often leads to serious personal injury in nursing facilities in this state and...Medical malpractice: What constitutes failed diagnosis?
Every year, many thousands of Florida residents need medical assistance. Every person’s medical condition is unique, though there are common symptoms to guide a physician to make a particular diagnosis in certain situations. If a doctor fails to diagnose a...Nursing negligence often grounds for medical malpractice lawsuits
Many Florida residents currently have family members living in nursing homes. While some nursing patients are able to function independently in certain capacities, others are completely dependent on staff members for care. This was the case for three different people...Do you believe that medical malpractice caused your injury?
If your doctor commits an act that places your health at risk or fails to do something he or she should do in a particular circumstance, according to accepted protocol and safety standards in the medical industry, you might suffer injury or other adverse health...Is your Florida doctor liable for medical malpractice?
When a Florida resident is charged with a crime, the court presumes innocence unless prosecutors can prove otherwise. When a medical malpractice claim is filed, the burden of proof lies with the plaintiff, meaning if you accuse your doctor of causing you injury, you...Man suffering from cancer files medical malpractice suit
A man in another state recently claimed that a doctor failed to diagnose his cancer years ago. He is reportedly now physically suffering as a result of the doctor’s mistake and thus has decided to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against the physician....Are Florida jails involved in medical malpractice problems?
As in most states, a portion of Florida’s residents are incarcerated. While living behind bars in county jails or state prisons, inmates often rely on law enforcement officials to help them obtain medical care when needed. As made evident by a recent lawsuit in...Widow files medical malpractice lawsuit alleging negligence
Medical professionals go through several years of training in order to prepare them for treating a wide variety of illnesses and injuries. Patients across the country, including Florida, trust that these professionals have completed this training and will use what...
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