It’s Not Business, It’s Personal
Pradaxa is an anticoagulant. This type of drug helps prevent blood clots which can lead to life-threatening conditions such as heart attack, strokes, and occlusions of other vessels secondary to blood clots. Pradaxa is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. Patients receiving any type of anticoagulant therapy must be closely monitored for side effects. Diets must be monitored as well because certain…
Florida is one of few states that still has a No-fault(PIP) System. Florida requires a driver to carry $10,000 in PIP coverage to cover his own medical costs, even if he is at fault. The new Pip Law that went into effect January 1, 2013 was suppose to stop insurance fraud and reduce premiums by eliminating certain medical care and…
U.S. Navy men and women generally serve our country as heroes for several years. Some serve at sea, some in shipyards, while others serve in decommissioning, manufacturing, etc. Many of these freedom fighters and protectors who served us so well were likely at risk for a dreaded disease known as mesothelioma. Manufacturers of many products used to build U.S. Navy…
Considering one of the most vulnerable human populations reside in nursing homes, shouldn’t they be safe? Is abuse wrong? Is emotional abuse, financial abuse, physical assault, and neglect all wrong? If you answer yes to all of these questions, then pay close attention to these statistics. There are over 15,500 nursing homes in the U.S. There are nearly 1…
If you or someone you love has suffered with brachial plexus palsy, you are probably very familiar with both of these terms, the causes, effects, and failures. If you are not, then you need to be. If you’ve never had an encounter with Erb’s Palsy, as it is referred to, count your blessing, but be aware. Erb’s is caused by…
7 babies out of every 1,000 births are injured before, during, or shortly after they are born. These injuries may be the result of negligence on the part of a healthcare provider such as a doctor, midwife, or nurse. Just imagine that birth injuries (possibly negligence caused) are higher in proportion than many other fetal birth problems. Out of every…
Let there be no doubt that Dade and Broward Counties lead the nation in drivers that have no regard for human life. Yet another story about reckless driving, yet another story about a hit and run motorist, and yet another story about a car accident resulting in a wrongful death. This time the story played out in Davie, Florida, when…
There are always contested issues in Medical Malpractice Cases. An issue which is front and center in many Medical Malpractice Cases is the relationship between the hospital and the doctors that work at the Hospital. Kelly Lopez, a minor, is suing Miami Children’s Hospital for Medical Malpractice. Kelly’s parents allege that Miami Children’s Hospital is vicariously liable(responsible) for the negligent…
Approximately 800,000 americans suffer a stroke annually. Of those 800,000 stroke victims, 130,000 will die, and a large percentage will never regain their pre-stroke quality of life. To that end, strokes are also the leading cause of long-term disability. Strokes do not just affect the elderly, as approximately 34 percent of stroke victims are under age 65. If diagnosed timely,…
The Florida Medical Malpractice Act is a virtual mine field that all Medical Malpractice Lawyers must navigate carefully. The first decision confronting a Medical Malpractice Lawyer is whether the claim is a Medical Malpractice Claim or a general negligence claim. If the claim is in fact a Medical Malpractice Claim, then the Plaintiff must comply with the presuit rrequirements of…