Five Types of Medical Malpractice in Florida

 

In Florida and across the United States, there are laws that healthcare practitioners or bound to. These laws work to stipulate the duty of care owed to patients by medical professionals as they are defined by care standards.

 

If a medical professional deviates from these standards in a way that results in the injury or death of a patient, then that can be construed

How Will COVID-19 Affect Medical Malpractice in Florida?

 

In Florida, COVID-19 is continuing to rage, with numbers going up each and every day. Certainly, it has impacted the everyday lives of many Floridians, but it also could have an impact on areas of life people may not expect — like medical malpractice cases.

 

Several states, as well as the federal government, have created narrow legal immunities for medical providers during the COVID-19

Allergy and Asthma Medication Linked to Suicide and Depression

 

Allergies and asthma are two extremely common conditions in the United States. These two conditions affect both children and adults. They’re pervasive among both men and women.

 

They are so common, in fact, that the CDC estimates 1 in 13 people suffer from asthma and a staggering 50 million Americans experience symptoms from allergies each year.

 

With so many people being affected by

The Role of Non-Economic Damage Caps on FL Medical Malpractice

 

Can you put a dollar amount on losing a loved one? Can you calculate pain and suffering? Is there a limit as to how much you can receive to compensate for emotional damages?

 

These are the questions that Florida courts had to answer throughout the end of 2019. Two situations, in particular, involve non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases.

 

If you or a

Understanding How Dental Malpractice Cases Work in Florida

 

Everyone wants a beautiful smile and a healthy set of pearly whites. It’s why most people make trips to the dentist’s office every 4-6 months, trusting that their dentist will provide them with the best possible care.

 

Unfortunately, some dentists fail to meet the necessary standards for care and treatment due to negligence and end up injuring their patients.

 

If a dentist causes

Patients of Dental Clinic Potentially Exposed to HIV, Other Diseases

A recent dental clinic failure may have exposed several patients to HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Learn more about this story and what you can do if you are exposed to dangerous viruses while receiving any kind of medical treatment – including dental treatment.

 

Potentially Hazardous Exposure at University Clinic

 

The Nova Southeastern University orthodontic clinic at Davie recently failed to adequately sterilize