Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
Can A Personal Injury Defendant Exclude Potential Jurors Based On Race?
In a personal injury case, the plaintiff has the right to trial by jury. A civil jury is composed of either 6 or 12 individuals. Before the jury is seated, both sides have the right to question potential jurors. This process is known as voir dire. As part of voir dire, a party can… Read More »
The Role of “Proximate Causation” in Florida Personal Injury Cases
In a personal injury case, the plaintiff must prove proximate cause. That is, even if the defendant clearly committed a negligent act, the plaintiff still needs to explain how that negligence caused their actual injury. As the Florida Supreme Court has explained, proximate cause requires proof that it was “more likely than not that… Read More »
The Tragic Results of Medical Errors
Anyone who entrusts a medical professional with their medical care is literally entrusting him or her with their health. Unfortunately, more than trust is often broken when a doctor fails to provide the treatment he or she promises. According to the results of a Johns Hopkins study published by CNBC, medical errors are actually… Read More »
Officials at Johns Hopkins Children’s Hospital Resign After Investigation
Several people in administrative positions at Johns Hopkins children’s hospital in Florida have resigned after a year long investigation has revealed the high rate of injuries and death among the patients at the facility. The investigation showed that in 2017, roughly one in 10 young patients at the facility died and others were left… Read More »
Surgical Error Leads to Florida Woman Losing Her Kidney
A surgeon from Florida has been sued for removing a healthy kidney from a woman who was undergoing surgery on her back because the doctor believed that the organ was a cancerous tumor. The woman says she didn’t get a say in the removal of her vital organ. She has sued surgeon Ramon Vazquez… Read More »
Misdiagnosis and Medical Malpractice
Receiving the correct diagnosis is the most important step in a patient’s recovery. Unfortunately, there are times that an illness is diagnosed too late, misdiagnosed, or not diagnosed at all. When this happens, it can prove extremely dangerous for the patient and can lead to worsening of the condition and even death in some… Read More »
Florida Court Rules on Medical Malpractice vs. Traditional Negligence
Florida statutes say that people filing medical malpractice claims must comply with certain procedural requirements. One of those is giving a pre-suit notice to the defendant in the case. The notice must include all medical providers for two years leading up to the incident as well as any providers seen after the incident. Medical… Read More »
Nursing Shortage May Lead to More Medical Malpractice Claims
Many places across the United States are struggling to find workers to care for the country’s growing elderly population. Luckily, statistics show that Florida is not one of them. Florida’s staffing levels currently exceed the national average for staffing. The nurse hours per resident per day is 4.55 in Florida and the national average… Read More »
Ocala Surgeon Settled Case After Leaving Metal Clamp Inside Patient’s Abdomen
Ocala surgeon, Dr. Kevin M. Hoddinott, is facing sanctions from the Florida State Board of Medicine after he left metal clamp inside a patient’s abdomen during surgery in 2016. Earlier in July, Hoddinott and the state board agreed to settle the case against him. Included in the settlement is a letter of concern placed… Read More »
Compensation After Hernia Surgery
With advancements in medical technology and procedures comes an increase in risk and chance of complications. There is no doubt that modern medicine works ‘miracles’ and high-tech procedures cure and treat thousands of people. Regardless of how improved the medical field has become, however, there are still complications with different procedures or devices that… Read More »
