The majority of women do not experience hemorrhaging in childbirth, and on average, natural births cause the least blood loss. In cesarean births, or C-sections, blood loss typically is twice as high at about 1,000 milliliters. The risk of postpartum hemorrhage — severe bleeding following a birth — increases significantly following a C-section, and risk […]
Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Cases in Florida
/in Medical Malpractice /by Mark KaireIf you believe you have been the victim of medical malpractice, it’s important to understand the statute of limitations. Under Florida law, the statute of limitations imposes a deadline for filing a medical malpractice case. How long do you have to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Florida? In most cases, civil claims must be […]
Internal Bleeding After Childbirth
/in Medical Malpractice /by Mark KaireThe majority of women do not experience hemorrhaging in childbirth, and on average, natural births cause the least blood loss. In cesarean births, or C-sections, blood loss typically is twice as high at about 1,000 milliliters. The risk of postpartum hemorrhage — severe bleeding following a birth — increases significantly following a C-section, and risk […]
Hospital Acquired MRSA Staph Infections
/in Medical Malpractice /by Mark KairePatients who become infected by MRSA — methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria — in hospital settings can suffer severe and life-threatening health effects. Without rapid treatment, MRSA can lead to pneumonia, infections of the bloodstream and skin, and sepsis. In most cases, patients acquire MRSA Staph infections in hospitals through infected wounds or from medical professionals […]
Legal Ramifications of the Miami Bridge Collapse
/in News /by Mark Kaire“It will last a hundred years,” they said. They said the bridge was constructed as an “engineering feat” and a “model for the future with safety at the forefront.” But, five days after it was installed using the innovative methods of construction and installation, the pedestrian bridge over a portion of Southwest Eighth Street in […]
Shoulder Pain After an Accident
/in Car Accidents /by Mark KaireMost of us will experience shoulder pain at some point in our lives. Shoulder pain is a common complaint for those who are injured in accidents. It can happen after a collision or a fall, and it may not readily go away, even with treatment. It’s tempting to ignore it or think it’ll go away […]
How to Sue a Doctor or Hospital for Negligence or Malpractice
/in Medical Malpractice /by Mark KaireApproximately 1% of all medical patients will be a victim of medical negligence (malpractice). However, less than 3% of those victims will file a claim for malpractice. This means that the overwhelming majority of victims never seek justice. There could be many reasons why. They may not know that they were victims of malpractice. They […]
Is Ft. Lauderdale That Dangerous for Pedestrians?
/in Personal Injury /by Mark Kaire“Look both ways before you cross the street” is something you might have heard as you were growing up. Yet it’s frustrating when you do look both ways and drivers still act negligently on the road although you take extra precaution to be safe. That’s because cars rule the country. Well, it at least seems […]
Failure to Treat Flu Can Lead to Complications
/in News /by Mark KaireAccording to the Centers for Disease Control, this year’s flu season may be the worst in several years. Nearly all states are reporting high flu activity similar to that seen during the 2014-2015 season, the most severe in recent memory. In January 2017, only 12 states were reporting significant flu activity. The Severity of This […]
Fort Lauderdale’s Most Treacherous Roads for Cyclists
/in Bike Accidents /by Mark KaireYou may recall our previous blog post on Miami’s most dangerous intersections for cyclists. Although Miami-Dade county experienced over 900 crashes in 2016 alone, it was not the only area in Florida that had cyclist safety issues. Cyclists and pedestrians are the least protected people on the road. Not only are they unprotected because they […]
Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress
/in Personal Injury /by Mark KaireIn the summer of 2010, John Seybold was checking his family out of the Disney All-Star Movie Resort. His two children were waiting for him in the car. John heard his wife scream. He ran out of the hotel and found her pinned between the back of his car and the front of a car […]
I-95: Second Most Dangerous Highway in the US
/in Car Accidents /by Mark KaireWhat’s the most dangerous road in Florida? If you said I-95, you’re probably a Floridian. This interstate highway is the main highway running along the entire east coast of the United States, from Maine to Florida. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Fatality Analysis Reporting System has determined that I-95 is the second most […]