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Teen Motorcyclist and Child Killed in Deerfield Beach Crash on West Hillsboro Boulevard

This crash shared with me this morning is pretty terrible any way you look at it. A teenage motorcyclist and a young girl died Saturday night in a crash on West Hillsboro Boulevard in Deerfield Beach that also left several other people hospitalized, some in… read more

Broward County School Bus Driver Dies After Being Struck by Another Bus in Pompano Beach

This is an unfortunate story that was shared with me today. A Broward County school bus driver died Wednesday morning after being struck by another bus making a U-turn through a dark, unlit section of a Broward County school bus lot in Pompano Beach.  Since… read more

10-Year-Old Girl Dies, Brother Critically Injured in E-Bike Hit-and-Run in Northwest Miami

A 10-year-old girl died and her older brother remains critically injured after they were struck by a car while riding an e-bike in northwest Miami-Dade Wednesday night. The driver left the scene.  I don’t have much to say about the crash itself, since the driver… read more

What Are the 4 D’s of Medical Malpractice in Florida?

You left the hospital with more questions than answers. Maybe a surgery that should have gone smoothly ended with a second operation. Maybe a diagnosis came months too late, after the disease had already spread. You keep replaying the appointments, wondering if a different decision… read more

Understanding Sentinel Events in Healthcare

When a hospital uses the term ā€œsentinel eventā€ after a patient has been seriously injured or died, the label can sound significant without explaining what actually went wrong. The patient or family is usually trying to determine whether the incident reflects a preventable breakdown in… read more

Can I Sue a Doctor for Prescribing the Wrong Medication?

A prescribing mistake can alter the course of a patient’s treatment and leave lasting consequences. If you or a loved one has suffered after a doctor prescribed the wrong medication, you may wonder: Can I sue a doctor for prescribing the wrong medication in Florida?… read more

Can You Sue a Doctor for Failure to Diagnose in Florida?

Yes. You can sue a doctor for failure to diagnose in Florida when the doctor’s care falls below the accepted medical standard, and the missed or delayed diagnosis causes you serious harm. However, discovering that a doctor missed a condition does not automatically mean medical… read more

8 Common Birth Injury Medical Malpractice Cases

A serious birth injury can leave parents trying to understand not only what happened to their child, but whether something should have been done differently. An unexpected outcome does not automatically mean medical malpractice occurred. Childbirth can involve complications even when doctors and nurses provide… read more

Can You Sue an Emergency Room for Negligence in Florida?

Yes. You can sue an emergency room for negligence in Florida when a healthcare provider fails to meet the applicable standard of care, and that failure causes you or a loved one harm. However, a missed diagnosis, delayed treatment, or unexpected outcome does not automatically… read more

What Are Never Events in Healthcare?

ā€œNever eventsā€ in healthcare refer to a narrow group of serious, largely preventable medical incidents that signal a breakdown in safeguards designed to protect patients. Wrong-site surgery, a retained surgical instrument, or administration of the wrong medication may fit within that category. But the never… read more

3 Most Common Errors in Radiology

A radiology report can shape what happens next in a patient’s care. A missed brain bleed may delay emergency treatment. An overlooked mass may postpone a biopsy. A fracture reported as normal may remain untreated, worsening the injury. The most common errors in radiology become… read more

How a Truck’s Black Box Data Can Support Your Injury Claim

After a serious truck accident in Florida, the drivers involved may have very different accounts of what happened. Fortunately, electronic data stored by the truck can provide another source of evidence. Depending on the vehicle and its onboard systems, truck black box data may help… read more

Compensation for Nerve Damage After Surgery in Florida

New weakness, numbness, burning pain, foot drop, or loss of movement after surgery can point to a serious nerve injury. When those symptoms were not present before the procedure, you may be left trying to determine what happened in the operating room and whether the… read more

Can You Sue for Surgery Complications in Florida?

You went in for a procedure your surgeon called routine. Maybe it was a gallbladder removal, a spinal injection, or a cardiac catheterization. Instead of waking up sore and recovering, you woke up to news no one prepared you for: a second emergency surgery, a… read more

How Is Truck Accident Liability Determined in Florida?

A serious truck accident can leave you facing significant injuries, time away from work, and uncertainty about how the crash will affect your future. You may also discover that determining who caused the crash is far more complicated than pointing to the truck driver. Under… read more

8 Types of Internal Injuries from Car Accidents

The force of a car accident can injure organs, blood vessels, and other structures inside the body, even when there is little or no visible external injury. Some internal injuries cause immediate pain and other symptoms. Others may be more difficult to recognize in the… read more

Top 4 Signs You Should Go to the Hospital After a Car Accident

A car crash can produce symptoms that seem manageable at first but may signal a more serious injury. The signs you should go to the hospital after a car accident include worsening headaches, abdominal pain, dizziness or fainting, severe fractures, and neurological changes such as… read more

Who Can Sue for Wrongful Death in Florida?

A death can leave several family members with questions, but Florida allows only one person to bring the wrongful death lawsuit. That distinction is central to understanding who can sue for wrongful death in Florida. The personal representative is the one who files the case,… read more

10 Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries in Florida

Motorcyclists have little protection when another vehicle strikes them or forces them from the road. Without the passenger compartment, seat belts, airbags, and other safety features found in a car, a rider may absorb the force of a collision directly and be thrown onto the… read more

Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable in Florida?

You’re still dealing with the aftermath of the accident, the medical visits, the missed work, the insurance company that keeps asking for more paperwork, and somewhere in the middle of deciding whether to pursue a claim, a different question creeps in: if you do settle,… read more

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