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 impact medical malpractice injuries can have on the victim and their family. […]

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 from the healthcare professional responsible for their injuries. Several People Can be […]

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 patient has a right to seek compensation for the damages caused by […]

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 all patients. In most nursing homes, a qualified staff member will complete […]

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 to Dr. Hickson, one of the co-authors of the study, physicians with […]

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. women. According to current rates of incidence, 12.4 percent of women born […]

Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) can become a life-changing medical condition if it’s left untreated. Often, this is a result of misdiagnosis by a physician and other medical staff. Cauda Equina Syndrome happens when the cauda equine — a group of […]

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 to preventable medical errors are especially tragic when the victims are children. […]

“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 on a healthcare provider and their insurance company can seem like a […]

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 malpractice claim stems from injuries the plaintiff, Susan Kalitan, received during surgery […]