Tag Archives: Bradenton Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Florida Medical Malpractice Victims May Soon be Able to Get Higher Jury Awards
If you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice, you know it can be a devastating event. Victims of doctor or hospital negligence may soon be able to be fully compensated for the full value of their economic and noneconomic damages. The Florida Supreme Court is currently hearing a case… Read More »
Unnecessary Cesareans on the Rise
According to some, the benefits of a cesarean delivery far outweigh the risks. This is an ongoing debate between healthcare providers in America, but despite sources that attempt to skew the numbers lower, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently reports that about one-third of all child deliveries in America are by… Read More »
Recent Pennsylvania Appeal Illustrates how Hospitals use Contractors Instead of Employees in Order to Avoid Liability
When you go to a hospital here in the Bradenton area, you probably assume that the doctors who are treating you are either employees of the hospital or have some form of relationship with that facility. Perhaps the physician is wearing a white coat with the hospital’s name on it, wearing a hospital-issued badge,… Read More »
Medical Errors Reaching New Highs: Evidence American Health Continues to Rank Low Compared to Fellow Western Countries
Not long ago, a federal study found that over 138,000 Medicare beneficiaries suffered some form of adverse medical event every single month. This is not a typo. This is a real number that affects real people every year in America. With all the talk of tort reform, we rarely hear about the truly shocking… Read More »
