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Fort Lauderdale Attorney Discusses Business Negligence and Signing Release Forms
As a consumer, the old adage “caveat emptor” (buyer beware) should always be considered when purchasing goods or services from stores. This is especially the case when it comes to signing release forms or contracts, considering the immensely complex legal wording that they contain. Although it is the individuals responsibility to perform due diligence, there [...]
Florida Medical Malpractice Attorney Discusses Doctors Offices Requiring Patients to Waive Jury Trials
A new conflict has arisen in the unending back and forth between doctors and patients in medical malpractice cases. As one of the most litigious states in the country, Florida definitely has its fair share of problems when it comes to frivolous or unnecessary lawsuits., A new stipulation that many doctor’s offices are adding to [...]
Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Attorney Discusses Recent Reports of Zithromax Drug Defects
It has been recently reported that a popular antibiotic, used commonly throughout the United States, is dangerous to public health. Zithromax, otherwise known as Z-Pak, is now a target for litigation from those who have had to deal with its hazardous side effects, particularly for its danger to the cardio vascular system. Coronary artery disease [...]
Weston Medical Malpractice Attorney Discusses Birth Injury Negligence
The day you deliver your child into the world should be a time of celebration and happiness. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, with many examples of children or their mothers being hurt or made unhealthy by the negligence of medical staff. Although a hospital stay is basically a way to insure your child’s [...]
Fort Lauderdale Attorney Discusses Medical Malpractice Bill That Caps Damages
H.R. 5 is a medical malpractice liability bill that severely restricts the ability of women, children and poor individuals to receive proper compensation for their injuries that were caused by the negligence of another.
Florida DUI Accident Countersuit Made by Convicted Drunk Driving Offender
In 2007, a Tampa driver crashed into another vehicle, killing 3 of the 4 other passengers. The driver was later convicted of DUI. As with many DUI cases involving serious bodily injury or manslaughter, the victims of the accident or their surviving family members can pursue civil action, in addition to criminal charges. The victims’ [...]
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Fort Lauderdale, FL: Protecting Your Loved Ones
Earlier this month, 20 adults and children fell ill at a Florida ice-skating rink due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Five of the attendees were taken to hospitals. Local officials suspected the source of the carbon monoxide to be a faulty gas dehumidifier. Unfortunately, this is not the only instance of carbon monoxide poisoning in Florida [...]
Fort Lauderdale Cruise Ship Death Raises Questions of Medical Negligence
A recent Fort Lauderdale cruise ship passenger claims that a series of fatal misdiagnosis and errors on the part of the cruise ship led to her husband’s death. This is a serious allegation, but not entirely unfounded. Cruise ship negligence, including medical misdiagnosis, treatment errors, premises liability, poor security and other unfortunate circumstances, are not [...]
Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Attorney Explains Affect of Proposed Florida Personal Injury Protection Legislation
Governor Rick Scott has recently called on Florida lawmakers to develop legislation that can help prevent personal injury protection (PIP) fraud claims and reduce related lawsuits. Proponents of the PIP changes say that accident fraud is rampant in the sunshine state, with an overall $900 million increase on the insurance rates of Florida residents. According [...]
Florida Supreme Court Upholds $10.3 Million Award in Medical Malpractice Case, Fort Lauderdale Medical Malpractice Attorney Explains
In 2003, the Florida State Legislature passed a law that placed caps on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. The law was intended to curb instances of perceived medical malpractice abuse and keep the state physician-friendly for those in high-risk specialties. High medical malpractice insurance rates for healthcare providers were also part of the justification [...]
