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August 1, 2011

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice suit filed against Florida hospital

Medical malpractice suit filed against Florida hospital https://panterlaw.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro Panter, Panter & Sampedro //panterlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-006747.svg August 1, 2011 August 1, 2011

It was anything but routine when a fire broke out during a surgical procedure at Winter Haven Hospital in Florida resulting in second- and third-degree burns, and the loss of…

July 28, 2011

Products Liability

Contaminated eye treatments cause loss of sight

Contaminated eye treatments cause loss of sight https://panterlaw.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro Panter, Panter & Sampedro //panterlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-006747.svg July 28, 2011 July 28, 2011

A dozen elderly patients throughout South Florida received injections that had been infected with bacteria. The defective injections were of the drug Avastin, commonly used to treat cancer patients. In…

July 27, 2011

Medical Malpractice

Malpractice costs down, health care costs up

Malpractice costs down, health care costs up https://panterlaw.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro Panter, Panter & Sampedro //panterlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-006747.svg July 27, 2011 July 27, 2011

While the country is in the grip of a vast movement to limit the rights of injured citizens to go to court and seek compensation for the harm done to…

July 26, 2011

Personal-Injury

Florida study seeks real cause of accidents

Florida study seeks real cause of accidents https://panterlaw.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro Panter, Panter & Sampedro //panterlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-006747.svg July 26, 2011 July 26, 2011

Cell phones, cigarettes, the radio and fast food are all occasionally blamed for causing serious accidents. The National Academy of Sciences is conducting a nationwide study to help determine what…

July 21, 2011

Medical Malpractice

Cesarean deliveries and medical malpractice

Cesarean deliveries and medical malpractice https://panterlaw.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro Panter, Panter & Sampedro //panterlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-006747.svg July 21, 2011 July 21, 2011

In the years between 2002 and 2009, the percentage of births done by C-section rose from 27 percent to 34 percent according to a recent study. Among the potential reasons…

July 18, 2011

Products Liability

Defective drugs and the FDA

Defective drugs and the FDA https://panterlaw.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro Panter, Panter & Sampedro //panterlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-006747.svg July 18, 2011 July 18, 2011

The regulation of prescription drugs is an important issue confronting the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA is seeking greater authority to address the growing problem of dangerous or defective…

June 15, 2011

Products Liability

Miami supplier of Chinese drywall agrees to settlement

Miami supplier of Chinese drywall agrees to settlement https://panterlaw.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro Panter, Panter & Sampedro //panterlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-006747.svg June 15, 2011 June 15, 2011

When Banner Supply Company, based in Miami, purchased some 1.4 million sheets of drywall from a Chinese supply company, they received certifications and warranties that the product was safe. More…

June 6, 2011

Personal-Injury

Fatal car crashes cost Florida billions

Fatal car crashes cost Florida billions https://panterlaw.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro Panter, Panter & Sampedro //panterlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-006747.svg June 6, 2011 June 6, 2011

A fatal car crash can tear families apart and leave people in a difficult position. The costs associated with fatal car accidents are more than $40 billion a year, nationwide. Florida…

June 2, 2011

Medical Malpractice

Florida’s medical malpractice cap upheld

Florida’s medical malpractice cap upheld https://panterlaw.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro Panter, Panter & Sampedro //panterlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-006747.svg June 2, 2011 June 2, 2011

The Florida legislature did not violate the state or U.S. Constitution when it decided to limit noneconomic damages to $500,000 or less in cases of medical negligence. Florida lawmakers claim…

May 13, 2011

Personal-Injury

Florida Ranks 7th for Dog Bite Injuries in 2010

Florida Ranks 7th for Dog Bite Injuries in 2010 https://panterlaw.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro Panter, Panter & Sampedro //panterlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-006747.svg May 13, 2011 May 13, 2011

According to a recently released list of dog bite claims filed with a large insurance company this past year, Florida reported 146 dog bite injuries in 2010. Those injuries cost…

May 11, 2011

Boating Accidents

Florida woman killed on cruise vacation

Florida woman killed on cruise vacation https://panterlaw.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro Panter, Panter & Sampedro //panterlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-006747.svg May 11, 2011 May 11, 2011

A Carnival Cruise Lines passenger was killed on a stop in Nassau, Bahamas, last weekend. The accident occurred while the woman was riding on a personal water craft, rented independently,…

May 5, 2011

Medical Malpractice

Florida Senate makes changes to medical malpractice bill

Florida Senate makes changes to medical malpractice bill https://panterlaw.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro Panter, Panter & Sampedro //panterlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-006747.svg May 5, 2011 May 5, 2011

Florida lawmakers are at odds over restrictions to the rights of injured patients to pursue compensation in medical malpractice lawsuits. The latest proposals included shielding hospitals from malpractice claims filed…

April 28, 2011

Personal-Injury

Fatal car accident on State Road 836 in Miami

Fatal car accident on State Road 836 in Miami https://panterlaw.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro Panter, Panter & Sampedro //panterlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-006747.svg April 28, 2011 April 28, 2011

A tragic five car accident claimed the life of one woman and left several others seriously injured on Tuesday morning. The accident occurred on State Road 836 during morning rush-hour.…

April 27, 2011

Products Liability

CPSC American drywall investigation ends with a whimper (concl.)

CPSC American drywall investigation ends with a whimper (concl.) https://panterlaw.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro Panter, Panter & Sampedro //panterlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-006747.svg April 27, 2011 April 27, 2011

In our last post, we were discussing a Consumer Product Safety Commission investigation into American-manufactured drywall. The CPSC’s earlier investigation into Chinese drywall had been a useful tool in homeowners’…

April 21, 2011

Products Liability

CPSC American drywall investigation ends with a whimper

CPSC American drywall investigation ends with a whimper https://panterlaw.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro Panter, Panter & Sampedro //panterlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-006747.svg April 21, 2011 April 21, 2011

Florida has seen more than its share of Chinese drywall cases. By September 2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) had received 3,602 incident reports, and 57 percent of…

April 19, 2011

Products Liability

Florida tobacco jury gives widow partial victory

Florida tobacco jury gives widow partial victory https://panterlaw.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro Panter, Panter & Sampedro //panterlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-006747.svg April 19, 2011 April 19, 2011

A Florida jury has awarded a woman $2.47 million, wrapping up her suit against three tobacco companies. The plaintiff, now 87, said the companies were responsible for causing her husband’s…

April 15, 2011

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice bill advances in Florida House (p. 2)

Medical malpractice bill advances in Florida House (p. 2) https://panterlaw.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro Panter, Panter & Sampedro //panterlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-006747.svg April 15, 2011 April 15, 2011

We’re continuing our discussion of proposed medical malpractice legislation currently making its way through the Florida House of Representatives. Our analysis is based on a report prepared by legislative staff.…

April 12, 2011

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice bill advances in Florida House

Medical malpractice bill advances in Florida House https://panterlaw.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro Panter, Panter & Sampedro //panterlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/Logo-006747.svg April 12, 2011 April 12, 2011

A bill is making its way through the Florida House of Representatives that could change the medical malpractice landscape in the state. The bill, HB 479, proposes changes to expert witness…

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