Vaginal Mesh: Complications Abound
Vaginal mesh is a surgical screen that is made from synthetic or biological polymers. It is used to help alleviate problems of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) or pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in women by providing reinforcement or support for tissues and bones in the area. Vaginal mesh is surgically implanted into [...]
Transvaginal Mesh For Pelvic Organ Prolapse Can Cause Problems, Even Years Later
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a disorder in which a woman's pelvic organs may shift out of place and extend downward into the vaginal canal. In severe cases, the organs may bulge out of the canal. Organs that may be affected by prolapse are: the bladder, uterus, rectum, vagina, and urethra. [...]
Beregovich Law Firm Emerges as a Leader in Florida Medical Malpractice Cases
Andres Beregovich and The Beregovich Law Firm have been featured in yet another USA Today article that highlights the on-going problem of Florida physicians practicing without medical malpractice insurance. The article goes into the horrifying details of several cosmetic surgery procedures gone awry – and the patients who are out of [...]
The Beregovich Law Firm Stands Up To The Big Guys To Fight For Consumer Rights
Big corporations and large companies have several advantages over the "little guys" in court. Name recognition, a strong brand, a team of staff attorneys and deep pockets to name just a few. The thought of going up against well-known names or well-positioned companies is intimidating....and they count on that. Big players [...]
New Legislation Aims To Protect Patients From Uninsured Plastic Surgeons
Florida has become a medical tourism hotspot, adding $6 billion to the state economy every year. It sounds like a boon for the state, but there is a dark side. A lack of consumer protections have led to an alarming situation where patients are suffering injuries, or even dying, after what [...]
Florida Lawmakers Finally Address Medical Malpractice At Cosmetic Spas
After years of watching women suffer at the hands of poorly regulated cosmetic surgery clinics in Florida, the state legislature is finally enacting some protections for consumers. Just this month, USA Today reported that the Florida State Legislature had passed legislation that would allow the state to punish plastic surgery facilities, [...]
Beregovich Law Fights For Victims Of Medical Malpractice In Florida
Reports of medical malpractice involving Florida cosmetic clinics are on the rise. Marketed across the country as affordable, simple, and safe, the reality is that many of these procedures are anything but - and patients pay the price. Unfortunately, Florida does not require physicians to carry medical malpractice insurance, which puts [...]
It’s Past Time For Florida To Address Medical Malpractice Loopholes
Florida may finally be addressing some of the biggest problems in the state's "medical tourism" industry and all we can say about that is it's about time! The state has become a magnet for cosmetic surgery clinics due, in part, to its non-existent medical malpractice laws and consumer protections. While some [...]
