The danger to a patient when a doctor makes the wrong diagnosis
Medical malpractice can involve many different types of professional failures. Sometimes, doctors and support staff members are negligent...
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Protected speech vs. actionable defamation: What you need to know
Free speech is a fundamental right protected under the First Amendment, but it does not give people unlimited freedom to say anything...
When can a Florida doctor’s words be used against them?
When something goes wrong in re: a person’s medical care – whether it’s a minor or a serious error – patients and their loved ones...
When can a sign language interpreter be accused of slander?
Sign language interpreters play a vital role in helping deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences access spoken content during live events,...
Fatigued driving after vacation can be dangerous
The tourism industry is the largest employer and revenue producer in Florida, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. In 2024,...
When a doctor fails to obtain informed consent for treatment
Many patients completely depend on the guidance of their doctors. They have limited medical knowledge and defer to whatever their...
4 times absolute privileges can be used as a defense to libel and slander
Absolute privilege represents one of the strongest defenses available in defamation lawsuits, providing complete protection from liability...
3 top reasons why people crash RVs
Recreational vehicles (RVs) are much larger than passenger vehicles, so being involved in an accident with one can be devastating. It can...
Can viral social media posts constitute defamation?
Social media users who become successful often have a gift for storytelling. They might develop a minor incident into a compelling tale...
3 most common causes of truck accidents
There are a lot of regulations that help prevent truck accidents. For example, big rigs have a maximum load of 80,000 pounds. Trucks...