Medical malpractice injures people and takes lives. In fact, one research report estimated that diagnostic errors affect about 12 million Americans annually, and over 250,000 Americans are killed by medical errors annually. If you or a loved one were harmed by a negligent healthcare provider, you deserve to be made whole by receiving compensation for your injuries. However, you...
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As the American population ages, the nursing home and assisted living population is expanding rapidly. Unfortunately, as nursing home populations grow, nursing home abuse is on the rise. The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) reports that at least 12.5% of nursing home and assisted living facility residents have experienced some form of abuse, and two out of three...
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Mistakes in providing healthcare sometimes happen, but medical providers must do their best to prevent mistakes. If you have suffered an injury because a healthcare professional in Florida was negligent, you may have a potential lawsuit for medical malpractice. However, just because you suffer an injury at a doctor’s office, hospital, or other health facility does not necessarily mean...
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If you have been injured by a healthcare provider, you may have a potential lawsuit for medical malpractice. However, not all injuries that occur in the course of providing healthcare rise to the level of medical malpractice. A healthcare professional has a duty to act in a manner that is consistent with other healthcare professionals in the industry. Providing...
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If you have been in an accident, you are probably wondering, What is the average car accident settlement in Florida? Settlements depend greatly on each case’s unique circumstances, which is why there is no accurate average settlement amount for car accidents in Florida. However, an experienced attorney can identify and calculate your damages and explain the average car accident...
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Based on data from Diederich Healthcare, there were over $3 billion in medical malpractice payouts in 2022. Every year, severe medical errors cause injuries to patients who entrusted their providers with their care. You may ask yourself, What is the average settlement for a medical malpractice lawsuit? The settlement amount for this type of lawsuit can vary. Yet, some factors may...
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Florida, like several other states, has a no-fault automobile insurance law. No-fault insurance often confuses people who suffered injuries in a car accident. People believe you cannot file a claim for personal injuries in a no-fault state like Florida. That is not the case. You can file an injury damage claim even in a no-fault state. To understand how...
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