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…
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…