Miami Insurance Claims and Personal Injury Blog
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Florida Medical Malpractice: A Focus on Wrong-Site Surgery
Wrong site surgery is a "never event," meaning it is an error that should never happen in a medical setting. Learn more here.
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Understanding Delay in Diagnosis Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice Cases
Among the most tragic are cases involving delay in diagnosis, particularly when such delays result in wrongful death. Learn more here.
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Exploring the Types of Robotic Surgeries: A Legal Perspective
Robotic surgery raises various legal considerations, particularly concerning liability. Learn more here.
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Understanding the Lifetime Costs of a Birth Injury: What Parents Need to Know
Understanding the expected lifetime costs can help parents prepare and advocate for the resources their child will need. Learn more here.
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Understanding Birth Injuries in Medical Malpractice: A Legal Perspective
Birth injuries, which occur during the labor and delivery process, can have lifelong consequences for both the child and the family. Learn more here.
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Bringing a Robotic Surgeries Medical Malpractice Case in Florida
Like all medical procedures, robotic surgeries are not without risk. Learn more here.
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Florida Statute 766.303: Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan
Florida Statute 766.303 represents an approach to addressing the complex issue of birth-related neurological injuries. Learn more here.
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F.S. 766.207: Florida's Voluntary Binding Arbitration of Medical Negligence Claims
It is essential for both parties to fully understand the implications of arbitration, including the limitations on damages and the binding nature of the process, before agreeing to participate. Learn more here.
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Florida Statute 766.203: Medical Malpractice Pre-Suit Investigation
F.S. 766.203 outlines the procedural requirements that must be satisfied before a lawsuit can proceed. Learn more here.
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Medical Malpractice: The Constitutionality of Florida Statute 766.118
F.S. 766.118 was enacted, in theory, to address the rising costs of medical malpractice insurance and to ensure the availability of healthcare services. Learn more here.
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F.S. 766.1065: A Key Provision in Florida's Medical Malpractice Laws
F.S. 766.1065 mandates that the plaintiff provide an executed authorization form allowing the release of their health information. Learn more here.
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F.S. 766.106: Navigating Pre-Suit Requirements in Medical Malpractice Claims
F.S. 766.106 plays a pivotal role by outlining the pre-suit requirements that claimants must fulfill before initiating legal action against healthcare providers. Learn more here.
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F.S. 766.104: Navigating the Medical Malpractice Pre-suit Investigation Process in Florida
F.S. 766.104 sets the stage for medical malpractice litigation in Florida by requiring the parties to engage in a mandatory pre-suit investigation period. Learn more here.
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Medical Malpractice Florida Statute 766.103: Medical Consent Law
For patients, this statute reinforces their right to be informed about their medical care. Learn more here.
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Florida Statute 766.102: Medical Malpractice and the Standard of Care
Under Florida Statute 766.102, medical negligence is defined as the failure to provide care which conforms to the professional standard of care. Learn more here.
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Florida Medical Malpractice: Amendment 7 Adverse Medical Incidents
Amendment 7 emerged from a broader movement aimed at enhancing patient rights and increasing the accountability of healthcare providers. Learn more here.
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Discussing F.S. 766.101: Florida Medical Malpractice
The peer review process mandated by F.S. 766.101 holds healthcare providers accountable for their practice. Learn more here.
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What Is A Delay In Diagnosis Medical Malpractice Case?
A delay in diagnosis occurs when a medical professional does not diagnose a condition within a reasonable time frame. Learn more here.
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What Is Florida's Free Kill Law?
Florida's "Free Kill" law refers to a controversial aspect of Florida's wrongful death statute which pertains to the limitations imposed on who can file a medical malpractice wrongful death lawsuit. Learn more here.
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What is Wrong-Site Surgery?
Wrong-site surgery is a serious medical error in which a surgical procedure is performed on the wrong part of the body, the wrong side of the body, or on the wrong patient. Learn more here.