If you are reading this article, you may already know that the statute of limitations is the period of time within which a lawsuit must be filed. If a lawsuit is not filed within the period prescribed by the applicable statute of limitations, it is invalid and will be dismissed. […]
Category: Medical Malpractice
Yes. You could sue a hospital if you or a loved one were misdiagnosed or received improper medical treatment that led to a stroke. A stroke is the partial death of the brain due to a sudden disruption of oxygen supply. The condition can be draining for the patient and devastate […]
If you have suffered an adverse result from medical treatment, you may be considering whether you should speak with a medical malpractice lawyer in Florida. This task can be overwhelming, especially if you or a loved one were injured due to a medical provider’s mistakes. While there are many competent […]
Medical malpractice is rampant throughout the State of Florida. What makes matters worse is that the State of Florida does not require doctors and other medical to carry medical malpractice insurance. Consequently, most doctors and medical providers “go bare,” meaning that they do not carry malpractice insurance. These doctors believe […]
We rely on medical providers to deliver effective healthcare to heal our injuries or cure our ailments. This requires medical providers to render treatment within the accepted standard of care that we can expect from other similar providers to do for us in similar situations. Most of the time we […]
One of the most egregious forms of medical negligence is the failure to diagnose an eye condition. This is because vision is our primary sense that helps us perform nearly all tasks. Whether it is to help our family, complete our duties at work, or to just perform very basic […]

Many parents describe the day of their child’s birth as the happiest of their lives, filled with joy at the prospect of raising their newborn to become a successful member of society. In some cases, however, it becomes clear as their child grows that there is something not quite right […]
Radiologists are doctors specially trained to interpret the results of medical imaging devices, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, x-rays, and computed tomography. Typically, your primary physician will order a test to assist in your diagnosis. The results are then forwarded to a radiologist who will interpret the readings […]
In this brief overview of how to prove medical malpractice in Florida, Miami medical negligence lawyer Prosper Shaked discusses a few important details that every plaintiff should know, such as what elements go into a successful malpractice claim; how long you have to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Florida; […]

Sadly, thousands of Americans will suffer from injuries caused by negligent doctors this year. An injured patient or their family member might wonder whether a person can sue their doctor and, if so, when they should do it. As you will see in this article, you may have the chance […]