Medical malpractice lawsuits often originate in the misdiagnosis of an illness or condition. To constitute medical malpractice there must be negligence, meaning the treatment provided failed to satisfy what is expected by reasonably careful doctor or healthcare provider. Consequently, not…

If you find yourself in a situation in which you need to hire a personal injury lawyer, be sure to select one who will work for you and get the best results. In order to evaluate an attorney, be prepared…

Rollovers kill more than 10,000 motorists in the United States each year. Studies have found that SUVs have a higher likelihood of rollover than other vehicles. However, the good news is that progress has been made and you can feel…

If you get attacked and bitten by a dog, it is important to take proactive steps to take care of both your health and legal situations. The physical and emotional trauma of an attack takes time to heal. Be sure…

In a professional malpractice case, the plaintiff must be able to show proximate cause. In other words, the injury or damage was the result of the act or omission of the defendant. Usually the cause of the damages is clear.…

What exactly is psychiatric malpractice? We may consider the definition to be any scenario where a patient experiences unfair or unjust treatment by a psychiatrist, but it’s not quite that simple. Robert Fleischner, Attorney at Law with the Center for…

Product Liability: Chain Of Distribution Under product liability law, manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, retailers, and others who make products available to the public hold responsibility for the injuries those products cause. If you believe you have been injured because of a…

Personal Injury Compensation After An Accident Though we never want them to, accidents happen. By taking the right steps after an accident takes place, you can increase the likelihood that you will be compensated for your damages, and get the…

As doctors and lawyers battle over a proposed cap on medical malpractice awards, the people affected – patients – often remain in the dark about what happened to them and why. TALLAHASSEE — Robert Taylor spent three months trying to…

400.022 Residents’ rights.— (1) All licensees of nursing home facilities shall adopt and make public a statement of the rights and responsibilities of the residents of such facilities and shall treat such residents in accordance with the provisions of that…