Tag Archives: Miami Medical Errors
The Frequency of Surgical Errors
When someone has a life event that requires them to undergo surgery the last thing that they expect is to be hurt by their doctor. Optimistically referred to in the medical community as “never events” (because they should never occur), surgical errors unfortunately occur with unacceptable frequency in our country. The frequency of surgical… Read More »
The NICA Claims vs Medical Malpractice Claims
Florida created the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Act (NICA) in 1988. The NICA establishes a special fund that allows parents to seek financial compensation for their child’s birth injury. NICA funds provide an exclusive remedy that can only be used for certain types of birth injuries. Figuring out if you eligible to file… Read More »
Medical Malpractice: Mistake or Negligence?
Pharmaceutical companies, physicians, and those who opt not to vaccinate their children have been getting negative publicity surrounding the most recent vaccination drama—a measles outbreak in California and a seemingly ineffective 2014-2015 flu season vaccine. Regardless of your opinion on vaccinations, the deaths that have occurred as a result of these situations are tragic…. Read More »