What You Should Do if You are a Victim of a Hospital Error

Nobody likes going to the hospital. It is full of sick and injured people. Waiting to be seen can take forever. If you are there because you are suffering from an urgent medical issue, you have many things to worry about, including an unexpected hospital error.  That is right. As if going to the hospital was not scary enough, the …

Defective Tires What You Need to Know

Defective Tires: What You Need to Know

We rely on our vehicles to get us from place to place. However, cars consist of thousands of parts, and any of these parts can fail at any time, causing an accident. Sometimes these parts fail due to poor maintenance, but one thing you should not overlook is a possible defect. A tread separation, unexpected flat, or blowout at high …

No Recourse for Florida Woman Wrongly Diagnosed With Cancer

No Recourse for Florida Woman Wrongly Diagnosed With Cancer

Nobody wants to get told that they have cancer. The word “cancer” evokes a lot of fear in people. They think of death, as many forms of cancer are terminal, especially if not caught in time.  When you are told you have cancer and later find out it was the wrong diagnosis and you have no cancer at all, shouldn’t …

Florida Workers’ Compensation Settlement Charts

Florida Workers’ Compensation Settlement Charts

We expect to work in a safe environment, but that does not always happen, unfortunately. Accidents happen — a lot. In the United States alone, 2.6 million non-fatal workplace accidents happen every year. There are roughly 4,000 to 5,000 fatalities every year. When a workplace injury requires medical treatment and causes you to miss work, you may wonder what financial …

Boca Raton Nursing Home Sued Twice in Two Days

Boca Raton Nursing Home Sued Twice in Two Days

Many nursing homes have been accused of neglecting and abusing patients. Getting sued once is bad enough. When a nursing home is sued twice in a matter of just two days, it is a serious issue.  This is what happened to a nursing home in Boca Raton. Encore at Boca Raton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center faced two separate lawsuits in …

Types of Car Accident Injuries

Types of Car Accident Injuries

Car accidents are common occurrences in Florida. There are hundreds of thousands of them in the Sunshine State every year. Every car crash is different. Some are minor, while others are severe. Serious car accidents can cause a wide range of injuries that can be physical or mental in nature.  There are two main types of injuries that a person …

Where Do Slips and Falls Most Commonly Occur

Where Do Slips and Falls Most Commonly Occur?

There are many types of personal injury that can take place over the course of a person’s life. They may get in a car crash or get injured while playing sports. A worker may fall off a ladder or get injured by machinery. Slip and fall accidents are a common type of personal injury. Many people make fun of slips …

Misdiagnosis and Medical Malpractice

Misdiagnosis and Medical Malpractice

When you visit a doctor because you are suffering from an illness or injury, you expect to get quality medical care. You hope that the doctor will appropriately diagnose and treat your condition.  For the most part, doctors treat their patients within the standard of care. However, there are situations when that does not occur. Maybe a doctor is being …

What to Know About Dangerous and Defective Toys

What to Know About Dangerous and Defective Toys

When we buy toys for our children, we assume they are safe. Unfortunately, though, there are situations in which they can be dangerous.  Toys may be defective due to negligence during the design or manufacturing process. Many contain small parts that can be easily ingested. Some emit toxic chemicals that can cause serious health conditions. If your child was injured …

Damages in a Personal Injury Claim

Damages in a Personal Injury Claim

Personal injury is a broad area of law that can encompass a variety of situations. If someone hurts you physically, emotionally, or psychologically due to their negligent, reckless, or intentional acts, they can be held liable for your damages. This means that they can be ordered to compensate you for the medical bills, property damage, pain and suffering, and other …