A study by Johns Hopkins revealed that medical errors in the U.S. cause as many as 250,000 deaths every year. Other studies have had difficulty confirming this estimate; hospital records usually do not list the medical errors that their employees commit. As a result, many medical errors go unreported. Patients and their families might never…
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Umbilical Cord Prolapse Birth Injury Claims in Miami
Umbilical cord prolapse (UCP) is rare. But when it happens, a baby faces a high risk of death or birth injury. Injury or death happens when the prolapse causes the baby or the mother’s body to compress the umbilical cord. This means that proper diagnosis and treatment can prevent harm to the baby. It also…
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Falls Down Stairs Can Result in Serious Injuries And Substantial Recovery For Victims
Falling accidents have the potential to cause serious injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Research, one out of every five falling accidents in the U.S. causes significant harm. A fall can cause injury in virtually any setting. A simple slip and fall at the grocery store could result in broken bones, a…
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Dangerous Side Effects of Heartburn Medications
Proton pump inhibitors are over-the-counter medications used to treat heartburn. When effective, they reduce stomach acid. It’s uncommon for patients to experience major side effects when taking these medications. However, when they do, the side effects can be extremely dangerous. It’s important to be familiar with the potential risks involved in taking proton pump inhibitors.…
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What Does Yielding the Right of Way Mean?
Car accidents can happen in the Miami area for many reasons. Often, they’re the result of negligence. Failure to yield the right of way is one form of negligence that may cause a Miami car accident. However, you also might not fully understand what yielding the right of way involves. It’s wise to familiarize yourself…
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What Is The “Reasonable Person” Standard In Negligence Cases?
The “reasonable person” standard is part of proving a negligence claim. Most personal injury cases in Florida are based on negligence. Before you can recover compensation for your injuries and damages, you must prove the legal elements of a negligence claim. Claims of negligence may be asserted in cases involving: Automobile accidents Premises liability claims…
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Tailgating: How it Causes Accidents and How to Avoid a Rear-End Collision
Is it a car crash or a fender bender? Rear-end accidents are often referred to as fender benders. However, a rear-end crash is not always a minor car accident. Tailgating is one of the common causes of rear-end collisions. Sometimes, a driver follows another vehicle too closely for conditions (tailgating) and cannot stop in time…
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How Settlement Negotiations Work in a Miami Medical Malpractice Case
Most medical malpractice claims never reach trial. According to insurance industry statistics, injured patients withdraw about 65% of malpractice claims, settle about 27% of claims, and reach a jury in about 8% of cases. This means that settlement will provide the most likely path to success in your malpractice case. Here is some information about…
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What is the Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Medical Negligence?
Doctors make mistakes and errors. Some doctors are guilty of intentional wrongdoing, negligence, or malpractice. However, what is the difference, and how can you know whether you have a medical negligence case or a medical malpractice case? Negligence is the failure to use the same level of care that a prudent, reasonable person would have…
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Dozens Injured, Hundreds Unaccounted for After Miami Building Collapse
After the incredibly violent and unanticipated collapse of the Champlain Towers South Condo, hundreds of residents and their loved ones are still taking it all in. Unfortunately, the tragedy is all too real and will have a lasting impact on thousands of South Florida residents. Champlain Towers South is a 12-story oceanfront condominium in the…
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