Surgical Errors and Medical Malpractice
We are all familiar with the horror stories of medical malpractice in Florida. Oftentimes, those newsworthy cases focus on surgeries that disfigure the patient or ruin their quality of life, but the truth is it is the smaller, less flashy surgical errors that are most common – and they can be [...]
5 of the Most Common Daycare Injuries and When to Worry
As parents, we are willing to accept the fact that at some point, our kids will get hurt or injured. Skinned knees and elbows, bruises, and twisted ankles are par for the course of childhood. When injuries happen at a friend’s house or at home, we are more inclined to shrug [...]
Due Diligence Is A Must For Cosmetic Surgery Procedures In Florida
Florida has developed a reputation as the place to go for affordable cosmetic procedures. The state even has a strong medical tourism economy to show for it and Miami is at the heart of it all. But that reputation has come at an enormous cost. Time and time again we hear [...]
Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomies Are On The Rise, But Are They Safe?
There is a general belief that robotic-assisted medical procedures are safer than other surgical options. Part of this belief stems from the fact that robotic devices can target much smaller areas and treat conditions with more precision than a surgeon who uses handheld tools. Hysterectomies are one example of surgical procedures [...]
Home Healthcare Abuse is Just as Prevalent as Nursing Home Abuse
Home healthcare aides and caregivers perform an important role in our aging society, helping the elderly, disabled, or vulnerable to remain in their homes as long as possible, but that care can come at a cost. We often hear reports of elder abuse or neglect in nursing homes and assisted living [...]
Patchwork Accountability Fuels Assisted Living Negligence
Assisted living negligence is an unreported, under-recognized problem among Florida's elderly and vulnerable populations. Nursing homes typically receive much more public scrutiny in regard to abuse and neglect, while assisted living facilities slip under the radar. Part of the lack of scrutiny may be due to how we think of assisted [...]
When The Urogynecology Treatment Is Worse Than The Condition
Urogynecology is a specialty area of gynecology concerned with the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions affecting the muscles and tissues of the female pelvic floor, including the bladder and pelvis. Some of the most common conditions urogynecologist treats are pelvic floor disorders and pelvic prolapse, bladder problems, and urinary incontinence. [...]
What Kind Of Compensation Is Possible In Urogynecologic Medical Malpractice Lawsuits?
Sometimes we meet with clients who are reluctant to pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit. There are many reasons for this. Some don't feel like their situation warrants a lawsuit. Others just want to feel better and don't want to go through the challenges involved in filing a lawsuit. Still, others just [...]
