Understanding Cauda Equina Syndrome: Stages, Severity, and Your Legal Rights
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a serious and rare condition that can lead to severe pain, nerve damage, and even paralysis. This happens when the bundle of nerves…
How Can You Improve Your Chances of a Successful Car Accident Claim?
When you find yourself involved in a car accident, it can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. In addition to physical injuries and emotional trauma, you may also…
Maximize Your Car Accident Claim: How to Fight Back Against Insurance Company Tactics
This is the final blog in our three-part series on the tactics insurance adjusters use to challenge insurance claims. Winning a fair settlement after a car accident can…
When Insurance Companies Use Document Details to Deny Your Car Accident Claim, Use Them to Fight Back
This blog is the second in our three-part series examining the strategies insurance adjusters employ to reduce the value of claims. The aftermath of a car accident can…
Insurance Adjuster Tactics 101: A Guide for Car Accident Victims
This blog is the first in a three-part series designed to expose and explain the common tactics used by insurance adjusters to minimize or deny car accident claims….
Understanding Telehealth Malpractice Claims in Florida: Know Your Rights and How We Can Assist
The use of telehealth, while not a new concept in medical care, was dramatically accelerated by technological advancements and the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. This virtual…
How Hard Is It to Win a Malpractice Lawsuit in Florida?
Navigating the aftermath of a medical procedure that didn’t go as expected can be an overwhelming and distressing experience. For many, the notion of medical malpractice brings up…
Understanding Comparative Negligence in Florida Medical Malpractice Claims
In Florida, medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or other healthcare provider is negligent in delivering a basic level of care to a patient, and the patient comes…
When Does a Delay in Cauda Equina Syndrome Treatment Qualify as Medical Malpractice?
Cauda equina syndrome (CES) medical emergency requiring immediate diagnosis and treatment to prevent permanent damage. When medical professionals fail to recognize and treat CES promptly, it can lead…
What Medical Malpractice Compensation Can You Recover in Florida?
Every day in Florida, people visit a doctor, dentist or other medical practitioner only to find themselves the victims of negligent care. Medical errors can have a profound…
Living with Lingual Nerve Damage
If you’re reading this, chances are you understand all too well the complexities and challenges of living with lingual nerve damage. It’s a journey that often goes unnoticed…
Lawsuits Against Doctors: Does Your Provider Have a History of Malpractice?
In the realm of healthcare, the trust we place in our medical providers is paramount. We rely on their expertise and judgment for our most critical health decisions….
Exploring the Latest Treatment for Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a rare but severe neurological condition that occurs when the nerve roots at the lower end of the spinal cord become compressed and…
How Much Lingual Nerve Damage Compensation Can I Recover in a Dental Malpractice Claim?
Lingual nerve damage can cause immense suffering that drastically affects your quality of life. If you’ve suffered such an injury as a result of dental negligence, you may…
How Do I Know If I Have a Lingual Nerve Injury?
If you have undergone dental work and are experiencing symptoms such as facial numbness, tingling, or pain, you may have injured your lingual nerve. Unfortunately, many people who…
Seeking Compensation For Lingual Nerve Damage After A Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Medical malpractice occurs when the negligent actions (or inactions) of a healthcare provider result in injury to a patient. Medical malpractice can happen anyplace professional healthcare is provided,…
What Should Parents Know About Shoulder Dystocia Brachial Plexus Injury?
The brachial plexus is a group of nerves that send signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Each year in the United States, brachial plexus…
Tips for Protecting Yourself Against Injuries From Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a big problem in Florida. It can occur at any stage of the health care process. Do you know how to protect yourself against medication…
Lisa Levine Accepted into the American Board of Trial Advocates
Fort Lauderdale medical malpractice lawyer Lisa Levine is proud to announce that she has been accepted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). About ABOTA The American…
How Proposed Florida Law Changes Would Affect Accident Victims and their Families
There are two bills proposed in the Florida Legislature this session that, if passed, could have a big impact on accident victims and their families. HB 6011 Would Help…
Don’t Believe Everything You Hear – 10 Myths about Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when organizations all over the world unite to raise awareness of breast cancer and money for breast cancer research. The…
How Much Compensation Can I Recover in a Fort Lauderdale Car Accident?
Have you been injured in a Fort Lauderdale car accident that’s left you unable to work and stuck with ongoing medical expenses? You’ve probably seen commercials on television…
Do I Need a Police Report After an Auto Accident in Fort Lauderdale?
The first thing to do immediately following a Fort Lauderdale auto accident is to check on the condition of everyone involved, including yourself. Next, contact the police and…
Why Getting Copies of Your Medical Records Is Important in Medical Malpractice Cases
When you go to court for a medical malpractice case, it often becomes a he-said-she-said situation, with the patient saying, “I went to the doctor, and these were…
Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis: How Often Do They Occur?
Early diagnosis is critical to successfully treating a number of serious diseases, such as lung cancer. The sooner treatment begins, the better the patient’s chances of recovery. For…
When Does Misdiagnosis Of Cancer Qualify As Malpractice?
The best way to beat cancer is to diagnose the disease in its earliest stages, when treatment can be most effective. However, when a doctor makes a misdiagnosis…
Common Dental Treatments That Can Cause Lingual Nerve Damage
There’s no such thing as a risk free dental procedure. At the law offices of Fort Lauderdale dental malpractice attorney Lisa Levine, we’ve represented many clients who have…
7 Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident in Fort Lauderdale
When you’ve been injured in a car accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence, the law gives you the right to seek damages for the losses caused…
Comparative Negligence and Car Accident Claims in Florida
What is comparative negligence? And how does it affect the amount of compensation you can collect after an automobile accident in Florida? If you’ve been injured in an…
Can Bedsores Be A Sign Of Nursing Home Abuse?
Families want their elderly loved ones to have only the best care possible at the nursing home or other senior care facilities where they reside. Ensuring the quality…
Social Media And Personal Injury Claims in Florida
For many of us, posting on social media sites is a part of daily life. We overload on personal information that often seems completely innocent to share. In…
What Factors Affect Cauda Equina Syndrome Compensation Amounts?
Cauda Equina Syndrome is a rare, emergency medical condition that occurs when the bundle of nerves at the base of the spinal cord becomes compressed. CES often results…
Some Diseases Are More Commonly Misdiagnosed Than Others
You trust your physician with your life. You depend on them to arrive at a timely, accurate diagnosis of any potentially serious health problem you may have. So…
12 Things You Should Know About Medical Malpractice in Florida
Medical malpractice is a complicated area of personal injury law. At the law offices of Lisa Levine, we encounter many clients who are unfamiliar with what exactly medical…
Protecting Patients & Doctors: Informed Consent and Medical Malpractice
Have you become injured and unable to work due to the unanticipated results of a medical procedure or treatment? Making a decision to undergo any procedure — elective…
Cauda Equina Syndrome and Depression
The cauda equina is a bundle of nerves located at the base of the spinal cord. The structure resembles a horse’s tail (hence the name) and contains the…
Is It Cauda Equina Syndrome, Arachnoiditis or Both?
A timely and correct diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome or arachnoiditis is vital if the patient is to get the medical treatment they require. Unfortunately, delays in treatment…
Know the Signs to Act in Time: National Stroke Awareness Month
As a leading Fort Lauderdale medical malpractice attorney, Lisa Levine has represented many clients who have had their lives changed forever as a result of a medical error…
Life Hacks to Help You Cope With Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a serious medical condition that occurs when the cauda equina nerves located at the base of the spine become damaged. Symptoms of CES…
Hospital Falls: Who Can Be Held Liable?
When a patient is injured by a fall in an emergency room, doctor’s office or hospital, who can be held liable? Before you can answer that question, you…
A Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis Can Endanger a Woman’s Health
In developed countries like the United States, cervical cancer is a highly preventable disease. When detected in its earliest stages, cervical cancer can be effectively treated and has…
Is a Misdiagnosis or Failure to Diagnose Medical Error Always a Medical Malpractice Case?
When a doctor fails to provide a patient with the proper standard of care — say, by misdiagnosing or failing to diagnose a serious medical condition — and…
Patients at Risk of Medical Errors Due to Doctor Burnout
The results of a recent study “Physician Burnout, Well-being, and Work Unit Safety Grades in Relationship to Reported Medical Errors” published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings revealed a…
Diagnosing Partial Cauda Equina Syndrome Before It Becomes Complete Is Critical to a Patient’s Chances of Recovery
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a serious medical condition that occurs when the nerves that make up the cauda equina become compressed as a result of a disease…
Acute vs Gradual Onsets of Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a rare, but serious medical condition that occurs when the cauda equina, a bundle of nerves located in the lower back at the…
UK Adopts New Guidelines for “Red Flags” Pointing to Cauda Equina Syndrome
In response to the growing costs of settling Cauda Equina Syndrome related litigation, the United Kingdom’s National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recently adopted new guidelines…
Expanded Immunity Has Negative Impact on Two Florida Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
If you ask any Florida personal injury lawyer, they will probably tell you that medical malpractice lawsuits are some of the most difficult cases they handle. Thanks to…
Do You Need an Autopsy for a Wrongful Death Case in Florida?
The death of a loved one is a difficult, emotional situation that is even more painful when you suspect medical malpractice was the cause of death. In the…
How Much Does It Cost an Attorney to File and Try a Tampa Medical Malpractice Case?
As a leading Tampa medical malpractice attorney who has been successfully representing clients in a wide range medical negligence cases for over 20 years, one of the questions Lisa…
Foot Drop and Cauda Equina Syndrome
Foot drop, or drop foot, happens due to muscle or nerve damage. People with foot drop can’t flex their foot upwards. As a result, their foot drags along…
DEA Seeks to Limit the Use of Opioids Among Patients With Cauda Equina Syndrome and Other Painful Conditions
Patients with Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) and other chronic pain conditions who rely on opioid medications to relieve their pain have been caught in the middle of the…
Misdiagnosis Due to a Laboratory Test Error
When a medical testing lab makes a mistake while analyzing a sample obtained from a patient with a potentially dangerous, if not fatal, condition, the results can be…
Prescription Medication Errors in Florida Nursing Homes
Many residents of Florida nursing homes must take some form of prescribed medication to maintain their health, manage symptoms of a condition and alleviate discomfort. It’s the responsibly…
The Importance of Correctly Diagnosing Cauda Equina Syndrome
As nationwide Cauda Equina Syndrome attorneys, we have seen the tragedy that can result when a doctor or other healthcare professional fails to properly diagnose and treat a…
Can I File a Medical Malpractice Suit Against an Urgent Care Center or Freestanding ER in Florida?
Standalone/freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers are popping up all over Florida. They provide a wide range of medical services without the long waits typically associated with…
Negligent Prescription Errors and Pharmacist Medical Malpractice in Florida
When a patient picks up a prescription medication from a pharmacy, they have a right to expect that the prescription has been filled correctly, according to their physician’s…
Filing a Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Florida
Doctors and other healthcare professionals owe their patients a certain quality of care. Medical malpractice happens when healthcare professionals fail in their duty to provide adequate care to…
Poor Wound Care Can Be a Sign of Fort Lauderdale Nursing Home Negligence
In Florida, nursing home negligence towards residents can take many forms, from psychological abuse to medical malpractice. Under the law, nursing homes owe their residents a certain level…
Cauda Equina Syndrome after a Lumbar Puncture
A Routine Medical Procedure A lumbar puncture (also called a spinal tap) is a standard diagnostic procedure that involves inserting a needle into the lumbar area of the…
CES by Any Other Name – Common Misdiagnoses of Cauda Equina Syndrome
Have you ever considered the importance of an accurate medical diagnosis? Particularly when it comes to spinal injuries, the margin for error is narrow. One such severe spinal…
Sciatica or Cauda Equina Syndrome – Red Flags Your Doctor Should Look For
Sciatica and Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) can share similar symptoms. Because CES is a medical emergency, it’s important for doctors to know the Cauda Equina Syndrome red flags…
What’s the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Lawsuits in Florida?
The statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Florida is the law that spells out how long a patient has to file a lawsuit if they have been…
Fort Lauderdale Medical Malpractice Cases – Don’t Pick Just Any Lawyer to Represent You
The key to winning a medical malpractice case and getting the maximum amount of compensation for the victim’s damages is hiring a qualified, experienced Fort Lauderdale medical malpractice…
What’s the Difference Between Nursing Home Abuse and Medical Malpractice Cases?
Pursuing a Florida nursing home abuse case is not the same as pursuing a medical malpractice case. There are many differences between the two, and it would be…
How Rare is Cauda Equina Syndrome?
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a rare condition affecting the human lumbar system when the bundle of nerves located at the bottom of the spinal cord (called the…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
Proving Pediatric Negligence in Florida
Most pediatricians are highly trained and dedicated professionals who only want what’s best for their young patients. However, despite the best intentions, mistakes happen. Injuries or fatalities due…
How Much is my Fort Lauderdale Medical Malpractice Case Worth?
“How much is my medical malpractice case worth?” That’s one of the first questions clients ask when they speak with us about their case. It’s totally understandable. Taking…
Florida Supreme Court Case Could Change Limits On Noneconomic Damage in Medical Malpractice Claims
A case heard before the Florida Supreme Court has the potential to drastically change the amount of compensation medical malpractice victims can legally recover. The Broward County medical…
What To Do After A Car Accident In Fort Lauderdale
According to the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles, there are more than 235,000 car accidents in the state every year. While most of these accidents are minor and…
Traffic Accident Advice from a Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Lawyer
As any experienced Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyer knows, traffic accidents happen all the time. The worst traffic accidents of the day are often the stuff of evening…
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