Posted: 10-07-2015
Fort 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.
Posted: 10-07-2015
Secondary 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.
Posted: 10-01-2015
Defective 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 […]
Posted: 09-21-2015
After 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 […]
Posted: 09-16-2015
Man 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.
Posted: 09-10-2015
Surgical 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 […]
Posted: 09-02-2015
What 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 […]
Posted: 08-26-2015
What 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 […]
Posted: 08-19-2015
Autonomous trucks could address critical truck safety issues
Many people are know that self-driving cars are already being seen on some roads and it may not be long until people have the option of buying a car that drives itself. However, cars are not the only vehicles to be testing the abilities of robotics and driving. In recent months, testing of autonomous commercial […]
Posted: 08-14-2015
Despite extensive efforts, motorists still fail to see bikers
Motorcyclists have the same responsibilities as every other motorist on the road. They are required to comply with traffic signs, stay within the speed limit and stay focused on the road. Riders also have the same rights to the road as other motorists so it is crucial for every driver to be aware of motorcycles […]