Surgical mistakes are unfortunately common in the United States. A study from the Institute of Medicine estimated that 44,000 to 98,000 patients are affected by medical and surgical errors every year. What is a surgical error? It’s a medical mistake that could have been prevented....

Whether at school, daycare or the public park, kids love the playground. Unfortunately, there are dangers and risks associated with these fun-filled places. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 200,000 children ages 14 and under are treated for playground-related...

Civil lawsuits are disputes between people, businesses or other entities in which one side is accusing the other of some type of harm and asking the court to decide whether he or she should be compensated. This compensation is usually a monetary award and may...

Medical malpractice cases are often complex, particularly when it comes to demonstrating that a doctor should be held liable for a patient’s injuries. This means nearly every medical malpractice lawsuit will require testimony from a medical expert. In fact, the state of Florida requires the...

Car accidents are nearly always traumatic events, whether they’re “just” fender-benders or they are serious, destructive collisions. Whether your vehicle collides with something, or is hit by something, there will be a lot of force involved. This means injuries can occur even in car accidents...