Can a nurse’s mistake lead to a Florida malpractice claim?
A nursing error can affect a patient’s health in minutes. If a nurse misses a serious symptom, gives the wrong medication or fails to...
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Is it defamation if a competitor lies about your business?
Running a business comes with its fair share of challenges, and competition is part of the game. Healthy competition pushes you to improve...
How does Florida’s comparative fault rule affect your case?
If you were injured because of someone else's negligence, you may expect to recover compensation for your losses. However, Florida follows...
When medication side effects become medical malpractice
Prescription medications can cause unexpected reactions even when taken correctly. Most side effects fall within the range of known risks...
Defamation and freedom of speech: Understanding the difference
Freedom of speech is a fundamental right granted under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. We are allowed to express our...
What to do immediately after a dental procedure goes wrong
Going to the dentist is a routine part of healthcare, and you expect to leave the clinic in better shape than when you arrived. However,...
When refusal to follow instructions causes a poor medical outcome
Patients dealing with poor medical outcomes and families grieving a loss that follows failed medical interventions may blame health care...
5 common causes of Florida truck accidents every driver must know
Florida highways are among the country's major freight corridors. That means you share the road daily with large commercial trucks and the...
Social media may reward defamatory claims
Credentialed professionals and businesses are at constant risk of defamation. Commercial disparagement may attack the reputation of a...
Experts may help prove standard of care in malpractice cases
Patients expect their doctors to provide them with appropriate medical care without exception. When that doesn’t happen, there’s a chance...