When we go to the doctor, we hope that after the visit, we will either feel better or understand our condition better. In many cases, this is exactly what happens and people get the treatment and medication they need. When this doesn’t happen, however, patients and their families can be enormously frustrated and confused. They can also feel scared about their future if they don’t know what’s wrong or they learn that a previous diagnosis
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Miami Personal-Injury Lawyer Identifies Potential Wrongful Death Damages in Florida
The death of a family member is always tragic, regardless of how he or she passed. Though many people are familiar with the ability to sue for wrongful death in the event of a fatal accident, the aftermath of such a situation is never an easy time to start contemplating legal proceedings. However, as hard as it might be, filing a civil lawsuit for a wrongful death may provide a sense of closure.
Continue readingFort Lauderdale Medical Malpractice Attorney Discusses 5 Common Surgical Errors in Florida
Many people erroneously believe that surgical mistakes only occur during complicated procedures, such as spine, heart or brain operations. The truth, however, is that the most common operations report the majority of surgical errors.
Continue readingSecondary accidents can lead to serious injuries
Accident scenes can be quite chaotic. Often, we see disabled vehicles, injured victims, police cars and ambulances, not to mention the debris from the collision along the roadway. As distressing as the accident can be for those involved, it can ultimately lead to secondary accidents that can be just as bad as the original crash.
Continue readingDefective medical equipment can lead to serious complications
Going to the hospital for surgery can be a very frightening and stressful experience, whether your procedure is relatively simple and routine or very complex. People can be nervous about complications and worry about whether a procedure will actually make them feel better. Thankfully, many operations go smoothly and patients leave the hospital feeling better and in better health. However, even if everything goes as planned and there are no complications, patients can still suffer
Continue readingAfter a serious truck accident, legal support can be crucial
Any motor vehicle accident has the potential to be very serious. When one of the vehicles involved is an 80,000-pound commercial truck, however, catastrophic injuries are almost inevitable. Truck accidents are some of the most devastating accidents that can happen on the road. Due to the size and weight of a truck, it can do enormous amounts of damage in even minor collisions. Victims can suffer brain injuries, damage to their spinal cords, broken bones
Continue readingMan sues government for wife’s fatal motorcycle accident
On this blog, we often discuss the fact that victims of serious accidents and their families generally have the option of taking legal action against the party responsible for the accidents. In the case of motor vehicle accidents, this would typically involve other drivers, commercial vehicle owners or car manufacturers.
Continue readingSurgical mistakes that should never be made
The field of medicine is more advanced than it’s ever been. We have more information, options and accessibility regarding the diagnosing and treating of countless medical conditions. Considering all the resources available, it can be easy to think that mistakes or errors that happen in the hospital room typically involve things like sophisticated machinery or complex medication interactions.
Continue readingWhat types of defect can lead to legal action?
If you are using a tool, toy or other product when it suddenly breaks or does something unexpected, you could be in a position to get seriously hurt. In these situations, people can be severely cut, burned or even suffer extensive nerve or brain damage. Considering all the damage that can be done by a dangerous or defective product, it makes sense that there are legal measures in place to protect victims of these products.
Continue readingWhat types of damages can be awarded in wrongful death suits?
Losing a loved one in a fatal accident can be completely devastating. On top of the grief, sadness and confusion that friends and family members struggle with, there can also be the anxiety of figuring out how to deal with the financial repercussions of a loss. As much as people may not want to think about it, the fact is families can find themselves dealing with unexpected and overwhelming expenses and damages after someone passes
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