The founder of a medical mediation group was a recent guest on a program in a state outside of Florida. The man is a former litigator and health-care attorney who…
read moreIn a state northeast of Florida, a group of analysts, patient advocates, hospital leaders and government representatives recently gathered to discuss the apparent rise in adverse events that have occurred…
read moreNegligent actions or acts of omission on the part of professional care providers can lead to illness, injury or even death. In Florida and all other states, medical malpractice causing serious…
read moreFlorida women who worry about complications in their pregnancies will often discuss important signs of problems with their health care providers. Ectopic pregnancy is the top cause of maternal deaths…
read moreAccording to health officials, at least 40 patients from seven different states, including Florida, were given unsterilized intravenous fluids at hospitals. The fluid bags had simulated saline inside, which is…
read moreWhen a doctor in Florida has committed a negligent medical or surgical error resulting in serious harm or death to a patient, both the doctor as well as the facility…
read moreA Florida patient who is not recovering well after a medical procedure might wonder if the procedure may have involved problems or errors. In the past, a patient might suffer…
read moreFlorida law places caps on noneconomic damages suffered due to medical malpractice in the state. Noneconomic damages include such things as pain and suffering, impairment, disfigurement and loss of the…
read moreA 32-year-old patient in the psychiatric ward at Aventura Hospital was reportedly strangled to death by his 31-year-old roommate on June 26. The body was discovered by housekeeping staff, and…
read moreVeterans in Florida and all over the country deserve the best medical care possible. Unfortunately, many clinics operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs has failed to provide patients with…
read moreMany Miami residents hate going to the dentist and might despise it even more after hearing this story. A man was suffering from tooth pain and allegedly ended up in…
read moreIf you’ve been misdiagnosed, you know how hard it can be to get your diagnosis changed and to receive the real help and medical care you need. In this case…
read moreCurrently, 35 states have laws that limit the amount of money that a person can receive in non-economic damages in a medical malpractice lawsuit. Florida, however, is not one of…
read moreMany women have gotten breast implants and suffered no major issues. One Miami teen’s breast augmentation – a routine procedure – left her in a coma. As a result, she…
read moreWhen a Miami woman suffers a pregnancy outside of the womb, it can be a scary situation, but for the most part, she expects that the doctor will take care…
read moreWhen a Florida resident goes to the dentist for a tooth extraction – a procedure that’s been performed thousands of time – they don’t expect to end up paralyzed for…
read moreWhen Florida residents visit the hospital, they expect that they will receive the best care possible by skilled physicians. Although accidents happen, in the medical field, the smallest error can…
read moreMany Florida women struggle with extra weight after giving birth. They may try to fight it with the traditional ways – through diet and exercise – or get liposuction. Advances…
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