Florida Catastrophic Injury Blog
Electronic health care records: What you should know
When you visit the doctor’s office, you may notice your physician using a laptop to take chart notes rather than the traditional standard pen and paper. Electronic health records have slowly replaced manual records in medical institutions across the country. This...
Spinal cord injuries linked to medical malpractice
Most Florida residents know what medical malpractice is. It is when a patient suffers an injury due to the mishandling, misdiagnosis or negligence of a medical professional. These errors may occur during diagnosis, treatment or in the aftercare and follow-ups. Among...
Get peace of mind about treatment with a second opinion
Every day, Florida residents are diagnosed with illnesses. Some of these are as simple as the common cold while others can be devastating and life-threatening, such as a cancer diagnosis. While patients often rely on their doctors to provide an accurate diagnosis and...
Are you having trouble making a living with your injury?
Sustaining a catastrophic injury while out and about in Florida was one thing, now you have to worry about making a living while you recover. Because the incident happened off the clock, workers’ composition is off the table. What other options do you have? The Local...
3 most catastrophic injuries in motorcycle accidents
Living in Florida, you can ride your motorcycle year-round. There are enough side roads to get you off the interstate to see the natural wonders of the state. When riding, you get the freedom of the scenery unencumbered by car windows and steel surroundings. However,...
Misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis: How could they affect you?
Going to the doctor is frightening enough without having to worry about your health care provider making a serious mistake. Getting help and receiving appropriate treatment is at the forefront of your mind. You may not consider the possibility of suffering...
Explaining medical malpractice
Medical malpractice cases are a serious issue and are extremely expensive to pursue, but that doesn't mean it isn't a practical choice in specific situations. Medical malpractice occurs when any health care professional or hospital does not properly care for or...
Knowing if your doctor has been sued for malpractice
Your doctor has probably been or will be sued for malpractice. It's estimated that 75 percent of doctors are sued for malpractice eventually, even those in fields where lawsuits are relatively rare like pediatricians and general family doctors. The rate for surgeons...
Legal relief for victims of traumatic brain injuries
Car and other traffic accidents can result in injuries that car accident victims may need help with. Victims of car accidents who may need help with the serious and catastrophic injuries they have suffered in an unexpected car accident should be familiar with the...
Cruise ship injury basics continued
This blog recently discussed the basics of cruise ships injuries, but it is also helpful for those injured on a cruise ship to be familiar with the injury claims process following such an injury. When an accident occurs on a cruise ship because of the negligence of a...
