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 errors, surgical errors, failure to diagnose, and other forms of medical malpractice? […]
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 Parents of Adults Who Die from Medical Negligence Eligible Recover Damages Under […]
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 law offices of Lisa Levine want to take this time to address […]
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 my complaints.” Those complaints can be critical in determining what tests are […]
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 a disease like lung cancer, a misdiagnosis or delay in diagnosis can […]
Lisa Levine Continues to Provide Superior Service to Clients Virtually
Florida medical malpractice lawyer Lisa Levine strives to provide superior service to her clients at all times — even during a pandemic. For the safety of our staff and clients, we are not meeting physically with clients during this time. […]
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 of cancer in a patient, the delay of treatment could allow the […]
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 suffered lingual nerve damage and other problems after undergoing a “routine” dental […]
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 from an injury or as a complication after surgery and it is […]
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month: A Look at Spinal Cord Injuries and Medical Malpractice in Florida
As a leading Weston personal injury attorney, Lisa Levine has seen firsthand how a spinal cord injury can change a person’s life forever. There are around 17,000 spinal injuries in the U.S. each year. A lot of these injuries could […]