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Everything You Need To Know When Researching Hospital Negligence Lawyers
Being admitted to the hospital is a serious enough incident, but when something goes wrong due to the hospital’s negligence, figuring out how to research hospital negligence lawyers can be an overwhelming task. There are many factors that go into selecting an attorney who can assist you in the aftermath of an incident like this, and parsing them all out can be especially difficult if you or your family member is ill or injured. Bonner Law, a leading malpractice law firm based in South Florida, put together this guide to help you quickly get to the key details you need,...
read moreHow to Hire an Attorney for Malpractice
Hiring an attorney for malpractice is no easy feat, especially since you or one of your loved ones is already dealing with the aftermath of the event that forced you to seek an attorney in the first place. Bonner Law, a leading Miami malpractice attorney, recognizes how many challenges the victims of medical malpractice are facing so they have created a guide to help. Follow these steps and tips to ensure that your process of hiring an attorney to represent you is as seamless as possible. 6 Steps When Hiring a Malpractice Attorney Outline the details of your case. A...
read moreUnderstanding the Role of your South Florida Medical Malpractice Attorney
If you live in Florida and have been a victim of medical malpractice, you may need to seek a South Florida medical malpractice attorney. A good first step is to get a solid understanding of what a medical malpractice attorney does, what the general parameters around medical malpractice are and how to uncover what your rights might be under Florida Law. This guide will also help you prepare for your first meeting with your potential medical malpractice attorney, as well as provide some guidance as to how to make your selection. Michael P. Bonner, founder of Miami-based Bonner Law Firm,...
read moreGetting Familiar with the Common Types of Medical Malpractice
It might be surprising to learn that medical malpractice affects many people in the United States. Getting familiar with the common types of medical malpractice is a good place to start if you or a loved one feels they may be entitled to compensation due to the negligence of a medical professional. Malpractice takes many forms and the impact can range from short-term problems to permanent, life-changing health problems and even death. With an estimated 250,000 Americans dying from medical malpractice related incidents each year, it’s important to know everything we can about holding those who were negligent accountable. 7...
read moreUnderstanding IV Complications and When You Need an Attorney for Medical Malpractice
IVs or intravenous therapy can be lifesaving, but, if mistakes are made, can lead to life threatening consequences. An attorney for medical malpractice can help you navigate the aftermath of this type of medical complication. If you or a loved one has experienced a medical problem due to the negligence of a medical professional’s administration of an IV, this guide will help get you started as you determine if you may need an attorney for medical malpractice. Frequently Asked Questions About IVs and Hiring an Attorney for Medical Malpractice What is intravenous therapy? Intravenous therapy (commonly referred to as an...
read moreWhat To Do When Delivery Room Errors Happen
If you have experienced negligence in the delivery room, you may need to contact a hospital malpractice lawyer. The unfortunate fact is that labor and delivery can quickly transform from what should be one of the happiest moments of your life into a life-threatening emergency for both mother and baby. When Labor and Delivery Nurses or Obstetricians do not follow the standard of care in an emergency situation, their negligence can cause devastating injuries, or even death, to both the mother and baby. While this scenario can be devastating to the entire family, a hospital malpractice lawyer may be needed...
read moreYour Guide To Hiring A Wrongful Death Lawyer
If one of your family members has been a victim of wrongful death, you may feel overwhelmed by where to turn. An experienced wrongful death lawyer can help you understand your rights and alleviate some of your stress so that you can focus on getting through your time of grief. This brief guide will help you gain a working knowledge of what parameters are needed for wrongful death to be present, what hiring a wrongful death lawyer entails and what you might expect if you ultimately file a wrongful death lawsuit. Answers To Frequently Asked Questions About Wrongful Death What...
read moreCan You Sue A Doctor For Losing Medical Records?
Are you wondering if can you sue a doctor for losing medical records? Medical malpractice cases require a plaintiff to prove that a physician deviated from the standard of medical care. To determine whether a physician provided proper and adequate care to a patient, there are several facts that need to be considered. These include: the patient's condition, the patient’s medical history, the physician’s awareness of the patient's history, the physician's contemporaneous observations, and more. These can be shown using medical records. Therefore, when records are missing from a patient’s file it can be detrimental to their case against a...
read moreAltering Medical Records
Importance Of Medical Records Medical records are the backbone of any medical malpractice case. Before a patient can file a lawsuit against a physician, nurse or a medical facility in Florida, medical experts are required to review sign an affidavit attesting that there is a good faith basis to claim that there was a breach in the standard of care. These experts rely primarily on the patient records to determine whether another doctor did not provide the care any reasonable doctor in the same position would. If a physician, nurse, or medical facility has been altering medical records, then a...
read moreWhat Is A Never Event?
What They Are What is a “never event”? A “never event” is, as the name suggests, a medical error that should never occur while under the care of a medical professional. Medicare and Medicaid do not provide coverage (will not pay) for never events because they are considered preventable and avoidable. There are currently 7 categories of never events. 7 Never Event Categories Surgical or procedural events Examples include surgery on the wrong part of the body; anesthesiology complications; and foreign objects inside the patient during a procedure. Product or device events Examples include treating a patient with contaminated drugs...
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