Three Types of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice lawsuits are becoming more and more common. It is unclear whether the increase in cases is an indication of a poorer quality of care in the health system, an increase in the number of victims that seek compensation, or an increase in awareness of patient rights. Whatever the case may be, medical malpractice can lead to serious and sometimes lifelong injury. Here are the three main types of medical malpractice.
Surgical Malpractice
A large number of medical malpractice cases involve surgical procedures and mistakes. These mistakes could include performing the wrong procedure for the patient’s condition, leaving pads or tools in the body cavity, or making a mistake during the procedure itself. If the surgical mistake was one that could reasonably have been prevented, it is deemed the fault of the negligence of the surgeon, and you could be entitled to compensation. Read More
Bicycle accidents are much more common than you might think. When most people think of bicycle accidents, they think of scraped knees and the like that occur with children every day. Yet there are some bicycle accidents that are much more severe, and they can even lead to death. Here’s what you need to know if you or your loved one has been in a bicycle accident.
Most dogs are friendly, playful, and caring. Yet there are some dogs that are highly aggressive. There are also some situations in which a normally calm dog may become incensed and attack out of the blue. These situations can happen with any dog breed. If you are attacked by a dog, you have certain rights and responsibilities to ensure that the matter is handled appropriately.
Summer is upon us, and with it comes times spent out on the water. It is very important that you take all safety measures while out on a boat, whether it is your own or one you have hired. There are over 600 boating accidents per year in Florida alone. Yet even when you follow all boat safety measures, disaster can still strike. Here’s what you need to know about boat safety and what to do in an accident.
Being in a bus accident is no laughing matter. Bus accidents can happen at any time from faulty equipment, untrained drivers, or the negligence of other drivers on the road. It is important that you take the appropriate steps after a bus accident so your injuries are compensated fairly.
When you place your elderly parent or relative in a nursing home, you want to know they are going to be well cared for. Unfortunately, elder abuse in nursing homes is rampant. It is important that you know what to do when you suspect nursing home negligence or abuse, to protect your family member as well as other patients in the home.
Workers’ compensation refers to the insurance purchased by an employer on behalf of their employees to provide medical and wage benefits to those injured during the course of their employment. Florida is known as a “business-friendly” state, and its workers’ compensation law is quite extensive in its responsibility toward employees. In this post, we analyze the statute’s benefits and limitations for workers by performing a basic SWOT analysis.
When you are hurt on the job, your first concern will probably be to get treatment for your injuries. There are a lot of things that need to be carefully considered when you are facing a worker’s compensation claim through your employer. If you do not follow the appropriate steps, you could risk being denied compensation for your injuries.
Social security disability is supposed to be a program for those who have worked during their lives and find themselves suddenly disabled and unable to work. If you have been working most of your life, you probably expect that you will have an easy time getting back the money you’ve been paying in all these years. In reality, getting approved for social security disability is often not as easy as it seems.
Invokana is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. While the medication was approved by the FDA with a warning of some potential side effects, not all side effects were included in the warnings. Recently many new and life-threatening side effects of Invokana have come to light. The people harmed by Invokana did not have adequate information or warnings to make an informed decision about the medication, and they are therefore entitled to compensation due to the negligence of the manufacturers to disclose the potential hazards.