When something goes wrong during a medical procedure, you might decide to seek compensation. You first have to decide who, or what, is going to be held responsible for the injuries you suffered. The answer to this question isn't always easy to determine as there could...
Effects of childbirth on a woman’s body can be traumatic
A woman's body goes through a lot of changes during pregnancy. It goes through a lot of trauma during labor and birth. In some cases, that trauma can lead to long-lasting injuries that must be properly diagnosed and managed so that the women doesn't end up living life...
Birth injury claims are meant to help with future medical costs
A baby coming into the world is a beautiful experience most parents excitedly anticipate. When that beauty is clouded by medical errors that lead to the baby being harmed, the parents might wonder if there is anything they can do. Medical malpractice claims based on...
Medical malpractice claims require in depth investigation
Patients who seek medical care for any condition expect that the doctor they see will make a proper diagnosis. They also expect that they will receive at least standard medical care for their condition. Patients certainly don't expect for doctors to make an incorrect...
What are never events that can occur in a health care setting?
Health care "never events" are events that shouldn't happen, but do happen. The issue with never events is that these events are very serious. They can lead to significant disabilities or death. In most cases, never events are preventable.How are never events...
Surgical errors can devastate, explore your compensation options
Anyone who has ever gone in for a surgery knows that there are some risks associated with even the simplest of procedures. In most cases, the surgeon and other people who are in the operating room and recovery room do their best to ensure that the patient is kept...
Infections are a likely issue with hospital stays
When we talk medical malpractice, we usually highlight issues such as surgical errors or the failure to properly diagnose conditions for timely treatment. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports another type of medical injury that could be...
Doctors can’t force you to accept care
There may come a time when your doctor believes you need medical care in Florida and you don't want it. When offered the care, you may turn it down. Can your doctor still force it upon you, even though you have made your wishes known?The fact of the matter is that...
Can a doctor treat a child without parental consent?
Medical malpractice lawsuits often deal with situations including birth injuries, surgical or treatment errors, failure to diagnose an illness or mistakes in prescriptions. It may be that parents wonder if Florida has laws covering emergency situations where a child...
Birth injuries: When mistakes happen
Many pregnant mothers worry about labor and delivery and all of the possible variables. In the majority of cases, everything goes as planned and the result is a healthy new life. However, in some situations, a doctor error or a mistake by the labor and delivery staff...