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 […]
Workers’ Compensation Statute of Limitations Florida
/in Workers Compensation /by Mark KaireFor employees injured on the job, understanding the workers’ compensation statute of limitations plays a critical role in receiving payment for medical expenses and lost time from work. Under Florida workers’ compensation rules, you generally have two years to file a Petition for Benefits following a work-related injury or illness. However, the exact deadlines for […]
Examples of Medical Malpractice Claims
/in Medical Malpractice /by Mark KaireIn 1995, a Florida hospital and surgeon made national news, but not in a good way. In a medical malpractice case that is still talked about today, a surgeon cut off a diabetic patient’s healthy leg instead of the diseased one. A string of hospital and physician errors led to the mistake. The surgeon defended […]
Can You Sue for Abortion Malpractice?
/in Medical Malpractice /by Mark KaireAbortion is never an easy choice, and when a woman suffers injuries because of the procedure, she may not know where to turn for help. If you have been injured as the result of terminating a pregnancy, you may wonder if you can sue for abortion clinic malpractice. State laws do not treat abortion clinics […]
Workers’ Compensation Employees Earning Report DWC Form #19
/in Workers Compensation /by Mark KaireThe purpose of this form is to identify what the employee earned. SECTION II – Notice to Employee Identify when you began and stopped receiving/claiming benefits. Identify if you received any other compensation during the time you were receiving or claiming benefits. There is an option to attach documentation of your reported earnings. SECTION III […]
Workers’ Compensation DWC Form #1
/in Workers Compensation /by Mark KaireThis form is used to initially report an injury or illness that occurred during the course and scope of employment to the Department of Financial Services Division of Workers’ Compensation. The document asks for all pertinent and relevant details for the individual who was injured. The form is to be completed in print or typed […]
Workers’ Compensation Statute of Limitations Florida
/in Workers Compensation /by Mark KaireFor employees injured on the job, understanding the workers’ compensation statute of limitations plays a critical role in receiving payment for medical expenses and lost time from work. Under Florida workers’ compensation rules, you generally have two years to file a Petition for Benefits following a work-related injury or illness. However, the exact deadlines for […]
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/in News /by Mark KaireStatute 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 […]