by Bonner Law | Sep 16, 2020 | Legal Questions/Issues
The death of a family member or loved one impacts a family for a lifetime. In addition to the inevitable grief, shock, and sadness, families may also face financial hardships due to the lost financial support of the deceased, medical bills and funeral expenses. When...
by Bonner Law | Aug 25, 2020 | Legal Questions/Issues
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...
by Bonner Law | Aug 14, 2020 | Legal Questions/Issues
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....
by Bonner Law | Aug 5, 2020 | Legal Questions/Issues
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...
by Bonner Law | Jul 14, 2020 | Legal Questions/Issues
Sadly, elder abuse and neglect is not uncommon. While a majority of elder abusers are relatives of the vulnerable older adult, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Adult Living Facilities and Acute Care Hospitals account for a significant portion abuse and neglect cases. To...
by Bonner Law | Jun 24, 2020 | Legal Questions/Issues
The Statute of Limitations is a law that limits the time within which an individual can bring a claim. Section 95.11(4)(b), Florida Statutes, provides that the Statute of Limitations for a medical malpractice claim in Florida is two (2) years. This means that a claim...
by michaelpbonner | Jun 16, 2020 | Legal Questions/Issues
Following the death of a hospital patient, the family members of the deceased may have questions regarding the death and wish to see a copy of their deceased family member’s medical records. Pursuant to Florida Statute §395.3025, “any licensed [medical] facility...
