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 […]
Category: Medical Malpractice
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 […]
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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 […]
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Babies who have suffered birth injuries, such as brain or shoulder injuries, may benefit from occupational therapy (OT). If you are considering OT for your baby because he or she was injured at birth, you should talk to an experienced Miami personal injury lawyer about your family’s legal options. If […]
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If your baby was injured at any stage of your pregnancy, a careless doctor or hospital may be at fault. If your baby’s injuries were caused by the negligent actions of a healthcare provider, such as an OB-GYN, nurse, or clinic, your family could be entitled to financial compensation. For […]
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Some babies who have suffered from traumatic brain or head injuries may benefit from a type of medical treatment known as craniosacral therapy (CST). However, if performed incorrectly, craniosacral therapy can exacerbate old injuries – or cause new ones. If your baby was injured while undergoing CST, or now requires […]
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Undergoing surgery or any medical procedure often has some risks associated with it. Childbirth is a medical procedure, but it is also a natural phenomenon. Babies need to be born in order to come into this world, and many people are willing to accept that this sometimes comes with complications […]
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Childbirth can be a difficult process. The strain on the mother and the baby could be higher if you face certain health complications or if the baby is in a bad position, such as if the child is in the breech position or has their umbilical cord wrapped around their […]
There is a distinction between a complication and negligence. Pregnancy itself is fraught with natural complications which are unavoidable, but negligence involves a breach in the standard of care by the medical professionals who’ve been trusted to provide a safe delivery. Complications themselves are not medical malpractice, but the following […]