Eye injuries caused by medical negligence can result in permanent vision loss, ongoing complications, and significant changes to daily life. When an ophthalmologist or optometrist provides substandard care that harms a patient, Florida law provides a pathway to hold them accountable through a medical malpractice claim. Not every poor outcome […]
When a violent crime occurs on commercial or residential property, the victim’s first instinct is often to blame only the criminal. However, Florida law recognizes that property owners who fail to provide adequate security may share responsibility when foreseeable crimes injure visitors, tenants, or guests. Negligent security lawsuits allow crime […]
When a circumcision results in serious injury to your child, the question of whether you can pursue a medical malpractice claim depends on what went wrong and why. Not every complication constitutes negligence. Florida law requires proof that the healthcare provider deviated from accepted medical standards and that this deviation […]
When medical care goes wrong at a Florida hospital, patients often assume they can only sue the individual doctor or nurse responsible for their injuries. Florida law, however, provides multiple legal theories that may allow you to sue the hospital itself. Understanding when you can sue a hospital in Florida […]
When medical care goes wrong and causes serious harm, finding the right attorney becomes one of the most important decisions you will make. Medical malpractice cases in Florida are among the most complex areas of civil litigation, requiring sophisticated legal knowledge, access to qualified medical experts, and substantial resources to […]
Anesthesia makes modern surgery possible, but errors in its administration can cause devastating and permanent injuries. Understanding the most common anesthesia errors and complications is essential for patients who suffered unexpected harm during surgical procedures. When anesthesia providers fail to meet the standard of care, Florida law allows injured patients […]
Understanding what constitutes medical malpractice in Florida requires knowing the specific legal elements the state demands you prove. Not every medical error rises to the level of malpractice, and not every bad outcome results from negligence. Florida law establishes a precise framework that distinguishes compensable medical negligence from the unfortunate […]
When a newborn develops kernicterus—permanent brain damage caused by untreated jaundice—Florida parents often wonder whether they have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit. The answer depends on whether healthcare providers failed to meet the standard of care for monitoring and treating elevated bilirubin levels. Because kernicterus is considered a largely […]
When you receive medical treatment, your authorization matters. Express consent and implied consent represent two distinct ways patients grant permission for medical care, and the differences between them carry significant legal weight under Florida law. Understanding these distinctions helps patients recognize when their consent rights may have been violated and […]
When cauda equina syndrome goes undiagnosed, every hour matters. If you suffered permanent bladder dysfunction, bowel problems, or leg weakness because a doctor failed to diagnose cauda equina syndrome quickly enough, Florida law may allow you to pursue a medical malpractice claim. The key question is whether the delay fell […]