Posted: 07-27-2026 The 90-Day Wait Before Filing Suit
Florida Requires an Investigation Before a Lawsuit Medical malpractice claims in Florida cannot go straight to a courtroom. Under Florida Statute Section 766.106, a claimant must send a notice of intent to the prospective defendant before filing suit, and the defendant then has 90 days to conduct a presuit investigation into the claim before litigation […]
Posted: 07-24-2026 Orlando Birth Injury Negligence Cases
Not all birth injuries result from negligence. Some complications arise despite proper medical care. But a significant number of birth injuries that occur in Orlando hospitals and delivery rooms are the direct result of medical errors that proper training, monitoring, and decision-making would have prevented. Understanding how medical negligence during labor and delivery causes birth […]
Posted: 07-17-2026 What Insurance Bad Faith Means in Miami, FL
Florida disability insurance is supposed to provide income replacement when an illness or injury prevents someone from working. When an insurer fails to honor that obligation, whether by denying a valid claim, delaying payment without justification, or misrepresenting policy terms to avoid paying, that conduct may constitute insurance bad faith. For Miami residents dealing with […]
Posted: 07-10-2026 Airbag Injury Claims vs. Car Accident Claims in Florida
A car accident involving a defective airbag can give rise to two distinct legal claims at the same time. The first is a negligence claim against the driver who caused the collision. The second is a product liability claim against the manufacturer of the airbag system. These claims are not mutually exclusive, and in many […]
Posted: 07-06-2026 Child Window Falls in North Miami Beach
A fall from a window can change a family’s life in seconds. In North Miami Beach, an 8-year-old girl was hospitalized after climbing out of her apartment window toward a balcony. Cases like this raise hard questions about how the injury happened and who may be responsible. What Happened in North Miami Beach Local reporting […]
Posted: 07-03-2026 Who Can Be Held Liable for a Catastrophic Injury in Florida
When a catastrophic injury occurs, the party most obviously at fault is not always the only party legally responsible. Florida law allows injured people to pursue claims against all parties whose negligence contributed to the injury, and in cases involving severe harm, the investigation into who those parties are must be thorough. Potentially liable parties […]
Posted: 07-01-2026 Disabled Parking Permit Fraud in Miami-Dade
A county audit can move quickly, and honest residents sometimes get caught in the same net as bad actors. Miami-Dade is now reviewing disabled parking permits, and some legitimate holders may receive letters telling them a permit has been canceled. Understanding the process helps you respond with confidence. What the Miami-Dade Audit Involves The Miami-Dade […]
Posted: 05-27-2026 FL Malpractice Settlement vs. Trial Explained
Most Florida medical malpractice cases settle before trial. That statistical reality doesn’t mean settlement is always the right outcome, or that trial is always the wrong one. What it means is that both paths lead to very different processes, timelines, and outcomes, and Fort Lauderdale patients who understand the difference are better positioned to make […]
Posted: 05-13-2026 FL Hospital Negligence and Proving Causation
Hospital negligence cases in Florida require more than proving that a hospital or its staff made a mistake. The mistake must have caused the patient’s harm. That causation element is where many medical malpractice cases are decided, and it’s where hospitals focus much of their defense. Fort Lauderdale patients and families who understand what causation […]
Posted: 04-15-2026 Injuries From Mismanaged Shoulder Dystocia
Shoulder dystocia occurs when a baby’s shoulder becomes lodged behind the mother’s pubic bone during delivery. It’s sudden, it’s serious, and it requires immediate, skilled intervention. Providers have specific protocols for exactly this situation. When those protocols are followed correctly, many cases resolve without lasting harm. The injuries that result from mismanaged shoulder dystocia range […]