Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
Surgical Errors are a Type of Medical Malpractice
Surgery always comes with certain risks. The very nature of surgery is intricate and requires meticulous work, along with anesthetics that pose their own potential risks. Surgeons though, along with the other healthcare professionals in the room, are required to uphold a very strict duty of care. When they are negligent and make mistakes,… Read More »
What are the Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice?
Port St. Lucie has some of the best hospitals and medical clinics in the country. Unfortunately, these facilities are still not immune to acts of negligence and when they occur, patients can suffer immeasurable harm as a result. Patients visit healthcare facilities when they are injured or sick, and they trust the medical professionals… Read More »
Failure to Diagnose and Misdiagnosis: Common Forms of Medical Malpractice
Many medical conditions require immediate attention so that the patient may begin to obtain relief from some of the symptoms associated with the conditions and/or benefit from early detection and treatment. Unfortunately, many patients are not diagnosed or misdiagnosed by a doctor, which often results in prolonged exposure to an illness or disease, causing… Read More »
The Importance of Determining Fault in Your Medical Malpractice Claim
Thousands of medical malpractice claims are brought forth each year alleging that some form of negligence occurred resulting in injury to a plaintiff. Injured parties often run into problems when determining whom to sue. Typically, injured parties do not know all of the parties involved in a surgical or treatment procedure. Unfortunately the limited… Read More »
Most Common Reasons for Personal Injury Claims
Accidents happen each day, sending thousands of people to their local emergency rooms. Many accidents are the result of one’s own conduct. However, others are caused by the negligent acts of another. We understand there is a tremendous amount of pain and frustration that results from any type of accident. When an accident is… Read More »
Florida’s Statute of Limitations in Medical Malpractice Cases
Each day, doctors across the nation are entrusted to diagnose and treat a variety of problems, ranging from the common cold to complex illnesses or disease and serious injuries. While many physicians take all of the necessary steps to ensure the best treatment possible, others do not provide the necessary standard of care, often… Read More »
Medical Malpractice, Part 1
Generally, doctors are held in a high position of trust. People trust their doctor’s opinion over anyone else’s when it comes to what to eat, how to exercise, and what medications to take. However, sometimes even trusted healthcare professionals make mistakes. If a doctor is negligent in their care of a patient, they could… Read More »