Florida Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations
Picture yourself falling ill and relying on the healthcare system for recovery. Trusting your health with medical professionals is a significant step; after all, it’s your well-being on the line. However, what happens when this trust is breached? This scenario often leads us to a critical aspect of Florida medical malpractice law, namely the medical… Read more »
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Did Your Doctor Disregard Your Pain Complaints?
When you’re in pain, one thing that you would never expect is for your doctor to dismiss your complaints. Unfortunately, this happens more often than you might think. If your doctor disregarded your pain complaints and it led to further medical problems, you may be able to hold them liable. If your concern is that… Read more »
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Did You End Up With Pneumonia After Being Treated at the Hospital?
While we expect hospitals to be safe places for healing, sometimes medical malpractice or factors can worsen disease—hospital-acquired pneumonia is one of those. Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is often caused by bacteria, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Haemophilus influenzae, and Staphylococcus aureus. These bacteria are usually found in the hospital environment, such as on medical equipment or… Read more »
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Was Your Surgery Botched?
We all want to make sure that we look our best at all times. This is why we may choose plastic surgery in order to ensure that we look our best. There may be features on our bodies that we are not proud of, and plastic surgery gives us the ability to shape our bodies… Read more »
Posted in Medical Malpractice, Surgical Errors
Did You Receive a Staph Infection While at the Hospital?
Have you ever received a staph infection at the hospital you visited? A staph infection from a hospital is more common than most people realize. It can happen due to negligence and can be a serious condition that can harm individuals who may be more prone to infections than others. A staph disease is incredibly… Read more »
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Medical Malpractice Errors That Cause Paralysis
One of the most severe and life-altering medical disorders a person may experience is paralysis. Such a medical condition can be draining both financially and emotionally for the patient or even the loved ones. Becoming bedridden is a whole new experience for people who have known good health all their lives. It is challenging enough… Read more »
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What Causes Birth Asphyxia?
Birth asphyxia is the cause of 23% of newborn fatalities worldwide. Every year, up to one million people die due to the illness, characterized by oxygen deprivation and blood flow to the brain during birth. Numerous health issues, many of which might cause misery for the child and hardship for their family, can result from… Read more »
Posted in Birth Injury, Medical Malpractice
5 Stages of ROP (Retinopathy of Prematurity)
When babies are born prematurely, they are risked developing an eye disease known as retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). This condition occurs when blood vessels in the retina grow abnormally. While ROP can be mild, it can lead to severe vision loss and even blindness if not properly treated. It can have severe consequences when doctors… Read more »
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Medical Malpractice: Loss of Limb Due to Post Surgery Infection
Medical malpractice is something that the Shapiro Law Group in Florida works with regularly. When it comes to Florida medical malpractice law, some situations, like a post-surgery infection, can cause your body to experience the loss of a limb. If you believe that you suffered from this type of malpractice, contact the leading Florida medical… Read more »
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