Nursing home neglect and abuse can happen at any facility, so family members must always be on guard for signs of mistreatment. More often than not, your family member is in good hands. But what should you do if you suspect abuse in a nursing home where your loved one stays? You have several options, including reporting your concerns...
read moreMedical errors can result in devastating injury or even death, and negligent healthcare providers should be held accountable for their mistakes. If you have experienced injuries due to the negligent action or inaction of a healthcare provider or medical facility, you might be entitled to compensation for what you have endured. Can You Sue For Medical Malpractice? There are...
read moreWhen is a birth injury medical malpractice in Florida? This becomes a crucial question when preventable trauma occurs during childbirth. Birth injuries are injuries sustained by the baby or mother before, during, or after delivery. In some cases, this trauma is preventable. Obstetricians, nurses, midwives, hospitals, and other medical providers and facilities are held to a specific standard of...
read moreIf 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...
read moreMistakes 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...
read moreAs the American population ages and the number of nursing home and assisted living residents rapidly increases, understanding how to report nursing home abuse in Florida is important. 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...
read moreIf 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...
read moreFlorida, 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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