As West Palm Beach medical malpractice lawyers, we’ve been carefully watching the shifting landscape of OBGYN healthcare since the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade last year. Since then, many states – including Florida – have moved to substantially restricted abortion access. Along with that, there have been…
A recent Florida Supreme Court ruling in a medical malpractice lawsuit struck a major blow for victims of negligent healthcare providers. The impact is likely to be that Florida medical malpractice lawsuits are going to: Be more expensive. Drag on for longer. Face additional hurdles to success. Shake up legal…
As Palm Beach medical malpractice lawyers, we know that some of the most common claims stem from diagnostic errors. These include situations like failure to identify a serious disease or diagnosing you with one condition when really you have something else. In these situations, a doctor’s deviation from the standard…
The injuries one sustains as a result of South Florida medical malpractice may last forever – but the time window in which you must initiate legal action does not. As our Palm Beach medical malpractice attorneys can explain, there is generally a two-year statute of limitations for Florida medical malpractice…
Physical therapy is a form of medical treatment that helps injured or ill people of all ages and ability to improve movement and manage pain. These treatments are beneficial in preventing future injuries, rehabilitating someone who has already been injured, or treating patients with chronic conditions or illnesses. But what…
Every year, nearly 46,000 Americans die and another 1.2 million attempt to take their own lives, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. It’s not uncommon for loved ones to agonize for years about “what if” and what might be done differently – possibly blaming themselves or others for…
One of the main questions our South Florida medical malpractice lawyers get from potential claimants at the outset is: “What are my odds of winning?” It’s a prudent question to ask before getting too far ahead of yourself. The answer isn’t always straightforward – even when it’s clear a medical mistake…
Telehealth has been around since the early 2000s, though it didn’t gain widespread acceptance by providers or patients until the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, according to a survey by the American Medical Association, 85 percent of physicians said they are currently using telehealth, and nearly 70 percent report their organization is…
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…
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…