To many people, a broken bone sounds like a “minor” injury that should heal on its own in a matter of months. However, broken ribs can be serious injuries with many complications that are potentially life-threatening. Even worse, ribs can fracture when motorists are wearing seatbelts, so someone who has… Continue reading Complications from Broken Ribs
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Severe Allergic Reaction to Prescription Drugs
There is a reason that doctors ask about your allergies when you first fill out paperwork. Allergic reactions have been known to cause serious injury and sometimes even death. Prescribing the right drugs requires that doctors and pharmacists be aware of how those drugs will interact with other drugs, along… Continue reading Severe Allergic Reaction to Prescription Drugs
Continue ReadingIs Florida Suffering from a Medical Malpractice Crisis?
Under Florida law, family members can receive compensation for certain losses when a loved one dies. If someone’s mother died in a car crash, for example, they can receive compensation for loss of services and support. However, the medical lobby is very powerful in Florida, and they have managed to… Continue reading Is Florida Suffering from a Medical Malpractice Crisis?
Continue Reading5 Important Florida Medical Malpractice Laws
Medical malpractice is a subset of personal injury law. However, the medical lobby is very powerful in Florida, and doctors have managed to get the legislature to draft special rules for them. Below, we highlight 5 of the most important medical malpractice laws you should know about. Statute of Limitations… Continue reading 5 Important Florida Medical Malpractice Laws
Continue ReadingWoman Dies after Cosmetic Surgery in Miami
We frequently warn readers on our blog of the dangers of cosmetic surgery, especially the proliferation of discount plastic surgery centers here in South Florida and the possible risks of medical malpractice. A story from NBC Miami simply confirms what we have been saying all along. A woman who underwent… Continue reading Woman Dies after Cosmetic Surgery in Miami
Continue ReadingCommon Errors Anesthesiologists Make
Anesthesia has helped make surgery bearable for people and is one of the great medical advances in history. Nevertheless, administering anesthetics properly is complicated, and plenty of mistakes can be made in the operating room, leading to devastating injuries and sometimes even the death of a loved one. Elcam has… Continue reading Common Errors Anesthesiologists Make
Continue ReadingDangers of Discount Plastic Surgery Centers in Miami
USA Today has an eye-popping story on discount plastic surgery centers in Miami run by four felons. The story contains gruesome details—at least 13 women have died after receiving plastic surgery and many more suffered disfigurement and other injuries. The story called these facilities “assembly lines” where clients would go… Continue reading Dangers of Discount Plastic Surgery Centers in Miami
Continue Reading10 Percent of All U.S. Deaths are Now Due to Medical Error
Medical advances have reduced the rate of death by heart disease, cancer, and other illnesses, allowing Americans to live much longer than previous generations. But a recent report from Johns Hopkins safety experts raises concerns about the quality of medical care people are receiving. As reported on the Johns Hopkins… Continue reading 10 Percent of All U.S. Deaths are Now Due to Medical Error
Continue ReadingThe Critical Role Medical Experts Play in Medical Malpractice Cases
When a doctor or other medical professional makes critical errors, you can sue them for compensation by bringing a medical malpractice case. These cases are very complicated, and you probably will need a medical expert for several reasons. One advantage of working with an established law firm is that they… Continue reading The Critical Role Medical Experts Play in Medical Malpractice Cases
Continue ReadingOphthalmologist Surgical Errors Can Lead to Irreparable Damage or Blindness
The human eye is unique. Unlike other parts of the body, human eye tissue cannot regenerate, so any damage is very likely to be permanent. Unfortunately, ophthalmologists make errors just like other medical professionals, but the results can be particularly catastrophic. If you or a loved one has been injured… Continue reading Ophthalmologist Surgical Errors Can Lead to Irreparable Damage or Blindness
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