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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 40 years. She knows first-hand the devastating financial…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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