Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
My Miami Doctor Gave Me the Wrong Medicine. Can I Sue for Medical Malpractice?
When a doctor prescribes medication to a patient, they have an obligation to be aware and consider the risks and benefits concerning the patient’s medical health and how the medicine will produce side effects and react with other medications, foods, activities, etc. Unfortunately, there are times where a doctor can prescribe the wrong medication…. Read More »
Establishing Causation in Medical Malpractice
One of the most difficult and complex areas of the law to understand is medical malpractice. Medical malpractice cases bring a unique set of challenges and issues that requires a certain level of expertise – expertise that’s higher than what’s necessary for a normal personal injury matter. Medical malpractice often involves multiple parties and… Read More »
Patient Rights and Medical Malpractice
Each day, people within the Miami community put their trust in the hands of healthcare facilities and medical professionals such as doctors, dentists, nurses, and physician assistants. When medical malpractice occurs, some patients don’t recognize it. And the ones that do, feel they have no rights. Today Spencer Morgan Law will discuss your rights… Read More »
Types of Medical Malpractice in Miami
If you listen to the news media, it’s possible you are constantly hearing about a case of medical malpractice. Unfortunately, many Miami community members do not understand what counts as medical malpractice. Some people believe that medical malpractice only occurs when a surgery goes wrong or when a patient is given the wrong prescription…. Read More »
How to Discover a Medical Malpractice Case the Right Way
According to an article in American Thinker, medical professionals are the most overworked and exhausted of all professionals. Believe it or not, most medical professionals are not getting the proper amount of sleep needed to perform at their best level. The researchers at the American College of Chest Physicians Sleep Institute (ACCP-SI) reports the… Read More »
Does Florida Have Medical Malpractice Damage Caps?
When you turn to a healthcare provider for care, you expect him or her to properly diagnose and treat you and to ensure that when you leave his or her office, you do so with a positive prognosis. The last thing you expect a doctor, nurse, practitioner, or any other type of healthcare provider… Read More »
The Legal Elements of a Medical Malpractice Case
Though medical malpractice laws vary from state to state, medical malpractice is generally defined as any act or omission by a healthcare provider during treatment of a patient that deviates from the accepted standard of care and that results in injury to the patient. When a physician or healthcare provider commits medical malpractice, the… Read More »
Who is at Fault in a Prescription Liability Case?
When you see a physician or pharmacist about a prescription medication, you trust he or she will fill your prescription properly. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a physician, pharmacist, or pharmaceutical company to breach a patient’s trust. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, there are approximately 100,000 reports a year that… Read More »
Limitations on Medical Malpractice Cases in Florida
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider’s negligence leads to a patient’s injuries. If you can prove you have a medical malpractice case, you may be able to recover certain damages. However, in any legal situation, you will face certain limitations. Two such limitations are in regard to time and awards. If you think… Read More »
Types of Pharmacy Negligence That May Lead to a Liability Lawsuit
Pharmaceutical negligence is an ongoing concern and is a major contributing cause of medical malpractice claims in the United States. Though prevalence rates vary from study to study, an accumulation of studies reveal that they occur at the following rates: 12.3 to 1,400.0 per 1,000 patient admissions for prescribing errors; 0.6 to 53 per… Read More »