Dog Bite Injuries
Man’s best friend, personal companion, stress reliever, and a child’s buddy. These are some of the phrases we use to describe dogs and the jobs that they do. They are cute, cuddly, fluffy, needy, stubborn, sometimes stinky, and loveable. But... Read More →
Childbirth Injuries
Some injuries during a natural childbirth can’t be avoided and can affect the mother, the baby, or both. But there are some injuries caused by the negligence of the medical professional(s) during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. These injuries can be... Read More →
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice happens when a medical professional harms or worsens the patient’s condition by failing to follow the accepted standard of practice in the medical community. This incident can be devastating to the patient and the patient’s family. One of... Read More →
Anesthesia Errors
Anesthesia is a treatment preventing patients from feeling pain during a surgical procedure. The three main types of anesthesia are local, regional, and general. Local anesthesia is used for minor surgeries such as a wart or ingrown toenail removal. Regional... Read More →
Misdiagnosis
Misdiagnosis occurs when a doctor incorrectly diagnoses a patient’s illness. This can lead to delayed treatment, incorrect medication, or even death. It is also one of the most common medical malpractice types in the United States. An example is when... Read More →
Surgery Errors
Surgery, branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of injuries, infections, and other disorders that uses operative manual and instrumental means. It is classified into two: major and minor. According to Merriam-Webster, a minor surgery is a “surgery involving... Read More →
Medication Errors
A medicine or medication is used to treat illnesses or diseases and has many types. Some of these are medications for analgesics for pain, antacids, antibiotics for infections, and spermicides for contraception. Medicines can be classified into two: generic and... Read More →
Suing in Florida
Under statute 13 Article X of Florida’s constitution, the State of Florida has waived its sovereign immunity in tort cases to the extent that an employee of an agency or subdivision of the state (“Agency”) has negligently or wrongfully harmed... Read More →
Surgical Negligence
As we grow older, we face more illness and injury that require surgical intervention. Even without the grace of age, we can face circumstances that require surgical intervention at any point of our lives. While the thought of surgery can... Read More →
Medications Error: Pharmacy Negligence
Dealing with an illness can be difficult on its own. Once you leave the doctors office or hospital, your focus is on obtaining the prescribed medications, going home and resting. Unfortunately, medication errors sometimes occur at pharmacies, which can prolong... Read More →