Medical malpractice is a serious issue that can have devastating consequences. It occurs when a medical professional or organization fails to provide a standard of care that results in an injury or death to a patient. Medical malpractice can be a misdiagnosis,...
8 Things to Know When Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer in 2023
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Jan 19, 2023 | Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Personal Injury, Personal Injury Lawyer | 0 Comments
Things to Know When Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer in 2023 When you are injured due to someone else's negligence, you may be eligible for compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other losses. You will need to work with a qualified and experienced...
Understanding Loss of Consortium in South Florida
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Feb 10, 2022 | Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Hit and Run Accident, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident | 0 Comments
Loss of consortium is a legal term used in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits in Florida and many other states. A family member of a person who was permanently injured or killed due to another party's negligence may pursue a loss of consortium claim. Loss of...
The “Free Kill” law and how it affects your Florida Wrongful Death Lawsuit
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Aug 5, 2021 | Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Wrongful Death | 0 Comments
Medical malpractice in Florida and elsewhere represents a serious problem with often fatal consequences. The estimated death toll in the United States from medical mistakes stands at 250,000 per year. Nearly 7,000 to 9,000 deaths occur from errors in prescribing and...
What does the Florida malpractice damages cap mean for your claim?
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Jul 29, 2021 | Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury | 0 Comments
The Florida malpractice damages cap specifies what damages you, the grieving family of a medical malpractice patient, can expect to collect from a health care provider who breached a duty to your loved one. Under Florida law, you cannot collect subjective damages for...
Spinal Cord Injuries From Car Accidents: What you need to know…
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Jul 22, 2021 | Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury | 0 Comments
Few injuries are as serious or as life-altering as spinal cord injuries. One of the reasons why spinal cord injuries are so devastating is because the spinal cord is home to the nerves that allow the body to communicate with the brain. If you have a spinal cord...
Why Do I Need an Attorney for a No-Doubt Liability Claim?
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Jul 1, 2021 | Auto Accident, Medical Malpractice, Negligent Security, Nursing Home Abuse, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Injury, Wrongful Death | 0 Comments
Many people think it is safe to proceed without an attorney when pursuing a no-doubt liability claim, but unexpected circumstances can always occur. The attorney for a no-doubt liability claim should never allow the plaintiff to get cocky. Even simple and obvious...
11 Reasons Why You Lost Your Florida Personal Injury Case
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Jun 3, 2021 | Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Negligent Security, Personal Injury, Premises Liability | 0 Comments
Did You Lose Your Florida Personal Injury Case? Here are 11 reasons why. Personal injury cases in Florida help people get the compensation they deserve when they are injured because of someone else's negligence. The at-fault party does not always want to accept...
Who is Responsible When Pharmacy Mistakes Lead to Injury and Death?
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Apr 15, 2021 | Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death | 0 Comments
Mistakes in medication claim between 7,000 and 9,000 lives annually. The price tag for these errors exceeds $40 billion, with seven million patients suffering the effects. It should not seem surprising that pharmacy mistakes lead to injury and death. Consider that...
How Can EMTs and Paramedics Bear Responsibility for Medical Malpractice in Florida?
by Carlos Bodden, Esq. | Feb 18, 2021 | Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury | 0 Comments
Can EMTs and Paramedics Bear Liability for Medical Malpractice in Florida? Medical errors by physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, and other health workers can wreak physical, mental, and financial havoc. Misdiagnoses, poor techniques,...