Don’t Ignore Persistent Back Pain
It could be a symptom of a serious disease, injury or even medical malpractice. Back pain is a common physical problem that most of us experience at some point in our lives. Minor back pain can result from a variety […]
Pursuing a Fort Lauderdale Medical Malpractice Claim against a Doctor without Insurance
If you get sick or injured in Fort Lauderdale or anywhere in the State of Florida, you need to ask yourself an important question before seeking medical treatment: Does your doctor have medical malpractice insurance? Medical malpractice occurs when a […]
What Is Vicarious Liability In A Medical Malpractice Case In Florida?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional provides a patient with a quality of care that falls below an acceptable standard, and the patient is injured as a result. In many cases, the healthcare professional – whether they be a […]
Reduce Your Medicare Or Medicaid Reimbursement After A Lawsuit For Medical Malpractice
Fort Lauderdale medical malpractice lawyer Lisa Levine has been helping people injured due to medical errors and negligence for over 35 years. She knows first-hand the devastating financial impact medical malpractice injuries can have on the victim and their family. […]
Settling Multi-Defendant Medical Malpractice Cases in Fort Lauderdale
In Florida, medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or other medical professional negligently injures a patient while treating them. The injured person is often entitled to recover damages from the healthcare professional responsible for their injuries. Several People Can be […]
What Role do Expert Witnesses Play in Fort Lauderdale Medical Malpractice Cases?
Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is injured as a result of negligence on the part of a doctor, nurse or other healthcare professional. Under Florida law, a patient has a right to seek compensation for the damages caused by […]
Are Nursing Homes Liable for Failure to Follow Doctor’s Orders or Refer Patients to Doctors and Hospitals in a Timely Fashion?
To protect the elderly in their most vulnerable stage of life, state and federal regulations protect nursing home residents. Nursing homes are required to provide competent healthcare to all patients. In most nursing homes, a qualified staff member will complete […]
Are Doctors With Bad Bedside Manner More Likely To Make Medical Errors?
According to a study published in JAMA Surgery, the behavior of doctors and nurse practitioners is correlated to the frequency of medical errors and malpractice in surgery. According to Dr. Hickson, one of the co-authors of the study, physicians with […]
How Can Breast Cancer Be Misdiagnosed, and Is It Malpractice If It Happens?
Compared to other kinds of cancers, female breast cancer is fairly common in the U.S. After skin cancer, it’s the second most common form of cancer among U.S. women. According to current rates of incidence, 12.4 percent of women born […]
Cauda Equina Syndrome Misdiagnosis (CES)
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) can become a life-changing medical condition if it’s left untreated. Often, this is a result of misdiagnosis by a physician and other medical staff. Cauda Equina Syndrome happens when the cauda equine — a group of […]