When it comes to filing a Florida personal injury lawsuit, the “when” sometimes matters just as much as the “what.” That’s because with very few exceptions, there are strict time limits – known as the “statute of limitations” – in which claims can be filed. If the events that gave…
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Top 6 Challenges in South Florida Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
A CT scan showed you had cancer, but the doctor failed to diagnose it. An OBGYN error during labor and delivery deprived a fetus of adequate oxygen during birth, leading to permanent brain damage and disabilities. Hospital staffers gave your mother the wrong dose of a powerful medication, resulting in…
Justice for Florida Sexual Assault in Health Care Settings
Patients should have every confidence when they see a doctor, dentist, surgeon, or other health care provider that they’ll be treated with professionalism, respect, and dignity. If a patient is sexually assaulted by a healthcare provider, it’s more than a violation of one’s body, the provider’s professional ethics, or even…
What Happens in a Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit if the Defendant Dies?
Anyone who’s ever filed a Florida personal injury lawsuit probably understands the unpredictability of life – and death – better than most. But what happens when the defendant in your pending personal injury lawsuit dies suddenly? In short, it will inevitably impact the case, but the claim doesn’t die with…
Florida Supreme Court Asked to Reconsider Medical Mistake Transparency
A Florida medical malpractice lawsuit could reopen a contentious debate over Amendment 7, a 2004 constitutional amendment that aims for transparency in health care by requiring providers to disclose certain medical error records. As our Palm Beach medical malpractice lawyers can explain, the health care industry has had it out…
5 Signs You Have a Strong Florida Personal Injury Claim
If you’re considering legal action following a Florida personal injury, one of the first things to figure out is: “Do I have a case?” This sometimes ends up being a more complex question than you might think. Among the reasons would-be Florida injury claims falter: Not every wrongdoing or injury…
Florida Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Against Cheerleading Organizations Spotlight a Bigger Problem
As longtime Palm Beach sexual abuse lawyers advocating for Florida victims and survivors in civil litigation, it’s sadly no surprise when prominent businesses, organizations, government agencies, or institutions fail in their duty to protect those most vulnerable to sexual predators. Time and again, these entities allow basic safety protocols, oversight,…
“What Should I Do if At-Fault Driver in a Broward Car Accident Offers Me Money?”
No one sets about their day intending to be involved in a car accident – which is why those involved often appear shell-shocked at the scene. Unfortunately when you’re not thinking clearly, it can lead to mistakes that have larger consequences. One such possibility in Broward car accident cases is…
The Four D’s of Florida Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Florida medical malpractice lawsuits are filed when patients harmed by poor quality medical care deviates from the prevailing standards for their practice, specialty, and region. F.S. 766.102 explains that plaintiffs in Florida medical malpractice cases bear the burden of proof to establish by the greater weight of evidence that the…
Distracted Rideshare Drivers Can Cause Deadly Florida Car Accidents
We all know distracted driving is deadly, claiming more than 3,100 lives a year, according to the NHTSA. And yet, rideshare drivers have something of a built-in distraction with the need to multitask on the road. They rely on a driver app that must be checked constantly for customers, directions,…