Florida is one of several states that has placed restrictions on the filing and prosecution of lawsuits for Medical Malpractice because of a perceived litigation crisis affecting the health care industry. Medical Malpractice reform in Florida began in 1985 by...
Still Birth and Fetal Demise
A still birth occurs when a mother loses her baby between the 20th week of pregnancy and birth. Still births can be caused by complications of pregnancy or birth such as: Preeclampsia – when an expectant mother develops high blood pressure during her pregnancy....
Boating Accidents in Florida
With its year-round warm weather, Florida is one of the most popular places for boating in the country. Unfortunately, Florida also has a higher amount of boating accidents per year than any other state in the United States. Boating accidents are often caused by...
Wrongful Birth Claims in Florida
The State of Florida does not recognize “Wrongful Life” as a cause of action, explaining that “the relative value of human existence over human nonexistence is not a matter cognizable under Florida tort law. There is no right to remain unborn.” Kush v. Lloyd, 616 So....
Medical Malpractice Damages Caps in Florida
Currently, in most cases, there are no caps on the amount of damages that can be recovered by the victim of medical malpractice. Section 766.118(2)(a), Florida Statutes, imposed certain caps on the Non-Economic Damages (pain and suffering) that victims of medical...
Strokes
Unfortunately, strokes are rather common. While certain risk factors can make people more likely to have strokes, a stroke can happen to anyone at any age. There are three main types of strokes: Ischemic Stroke Ischemic strokes are the most common type of stroke. ...
Retained Foreign Objects – Medical Negligence
A retained foreign object is a surgical instrument that is accidentally left inside of the patient’s body during surgery. These can include surgical instruments such as forceps or scalpels, clamps, needles, screws, sponges or anything else used by the surgeon during...
Pulmonary Embolism
A Pulmonary Embolism occurs when one of the pulmonary arteries in the lung becomes blocked by a blood clot.[i] A common cause of pulmonary embolisms is deep vein thrombosis. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein in another part of...
