Florida law allows for the filing of wrongful death lawsuits by those who lose spouses or parents through medical malpractice. However, this right does not extend to the parents of the deceased. The shortcomings in the law were tragically realized by Michael and Patricia Lawley,...
A merits of a controversial portion of a Florida medical malpractice law that was signed into in 2013 will now be debated before the state’s highest court after the Florida Supreme Court ruled on April 13 that they would hear arguments regarding “ex parte communications”...
Appeals Court Upholds State Medical Malpractice Law That Was Previously Disputed 10/4/2014 A federal appeals court has supported a portion of Florida’s medical malpractice with a ruling that stated that the law didn’t violate any patient privacy shielding requirements. The results, given by a trio...
The Dangers Associated with Power Morcellation 9/26/2014 In a safety release by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the use of laparoscopic power morcellation for the removal of the uterus (hysterectomy) or uterine fibroids (myoectomy) in women was discouraged because on an analysis of currently...
Challenging the Economic Cap on Medical Malpractice Settlements 8/26/2014 The state of Florida has recently seen a challenge to a statewide economic cap placed on economic damages for those suing for medical malpractice. In a case that saw AARP work alongside the estate of deceased...
Medical Malpractice Found to be Common Within VA Hospitals 8/24/2014 Medical malpractice is a matter that affects hundreds of thousands of Americans every year, and it can result in serious consequences to the victim of medical malpractice. This can include things like pain and suffering,...
Understanding Medical Malpractice 8/21/2014 Medical malpractice is when a patient is injured due to the failure of their healthcare professional to provide an acceptable standard of care. These injuries can result from a variety of mistakes caused by doctors, nurses, or other individuals involved in...
One of the most frequent types of claims that any Boca Raton personal injury attorney finds themselves dealing with is medical malpractice; this is not to say that medical care isn’t generally held to a very high standard. Considering the large number of medical providers...
The laws and restrictions surrounding medical malpractice claims are often very difficult to navigate, but a Boca Raton personal injury attorney can help. One question that comes up frequently is the issue of how medical malpractice works in the context of emergency services, or the...
If you are involved in a personal injury claim or lawsuit, for example a car accident or a slip and fall, even medical malpractice, then your medical records may be—and likely are—a key component of your case. If you file a legal claim after a...
