Most people assume that if you’re injured while being treated at a hospital, and you’re unable to resolve the issue through other means, the next step is to file a lawsuit against the hospital. However, it may surprise you to learn that while the hospital is responsible for employee negligence, this often does not extend...Read More

Medical malpractice suits can be complex in many ways, including the types of damages that can be recovered. Patients who are injured by medical malpractice can sue for a range of damages beyond medical bills, including future earnings, loss of enjoyment of life, and more. In cases where negligence or malpractice have resulted in death,...Read More

Every year, one in 14 doctors in the United States is faced with a medical malpractice lawsuit. While some of these are legitimate cases, others are wrongly motivated and should not be filed — and are often dismissed as frivolous. It’s understandable that most people feel wronged by their doctors or healthcare providers when something...Read More

Medication mistakes are some of the most common forms of medical malpractice that can result in serious harm to patients. If you or someone you love has suffered an allergic reaction or another type of injury due to a prescription error, you should know that you might have grounds to file a medical malpractice lawsuit....Read More

Surgical mistakes are more common than one would think, according to a study published in December 2012. Study authors evaluated malpractice records in which surgeons operated on the wrong patient or body part or left surgical tools inside the patient after surgery. Study results showed that surgeons make these types of careless mistakes far too...Read More

Several years ago, Florida passed legislation that caps noneconomic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits for doctors and hospitals. Because of that law, no matter the size of the jury verdict for pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress and other non-economic damages, the verdict may be reduced. For instance, if a doctor negligently misdiagnoses an...Read More