Medical Malpractice Blog for Lisa Levine, P.A.
Blog answering frequently asked questions about medical malpractice by attorney Lisa Levine, working in Weston, Fort Lauderdale, and surrounding areas.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
When you’re experiencing severe lower back pain and strange neurological symptoms, getting a fast and accurate diagnosis is critical. Two serious but often misunderstood spinal conditions, Cauda Equina Syndrome…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
Fort Lauderdale medical malpractice lawyer Lisa Levine has been helping people injured due to medical errors and negligence for over 40 years. She knows first-hand the devastating financial…
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…
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….
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 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…
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…
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