Legal Options When Out-of-Hospital Births Lead to Birth Injuries in Florida
More families today are exploring alternatives to traditional hospital births, including midwife-assisted deliveries and out-of-hospital birth centers. For some, these options offer a more personalized and less clinical experience. …
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$2 Million Verdict Awarded in the First Detransitioner Malpractice Lawsuit in the U.S.
A New York jury has awarded $2 million to a 22-year-old woman who sued two medical providers over a double mastectomy performed when she was a minor. The verdict,…
How Florida’s 50% Fault Rule Affects Your Right to Sue After a Crash
Key points about Florida’s comparative fault rule: As of 2023, Florida uses a modified comparative negligence system for car accidents. Under the new law, if you are more than…
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A Guide to Heart Attack Misdiagnosis & Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Key points about heart attack misdiagnosis and medical malpractice: Heart attacks are the leading cause of death in the U.S. 1 in 5 heart attacks are “silent,” where the…
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Woman Awarded $2.6 Million after Botched Surgery
A patient was awarded $2.6 million in damages after a surgery left her leg disfigured and unusable. The patient was undergoing a cardiac catheterization procedure in 2012 which required…
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Dealing with Insurers in a Truck Accident Lawsuit
Truck accident lawsuits can be complex. You have to deal with insurance companies and insurance adjusters who have a vested interest in paying you as little money as possible.…
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Dwayne Haskins Estate Reaches Settlement with Dump Truck Driver, Company
The estate of Dwayne Haskins, former Redskins quarterback, has reached a settlement with the driver, owner, and a broker of the dump truck that struck and killed him. The…
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Family Awarded $30M After Infant’s Intestine “Allowed to Die” in Hospital
A former military family was awarded $30 million in a lawsuit against a Hawaiian veterans hospital. According to the lawsuit, they brought their infant to the medical center in…
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$31.6 Million Recovered in Birth Injury Lawsuit
A Michigan family won $31.6 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit filed on behalf of their child who was delivered with brain damage. The plaintiffs were successfully able to…
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Family Sues Drug Store After Shooting Death
A grieving family has filed a lawsuit against Walgreens after a shooting death occurred within one of their stores. According to the lawsuit, the victim was attempting to steal…
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Florida Institutes Sweeping Tort Reform
In March, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that would make major changes to Florida’s rules for personal injury lawsuits. These changes are meant to protect…
Generative AI in Medicine Stokes Concern of Lawsuits for Doctors
Before we get into a complex issue, it should be stated that AI was already used in the medical field and AIs could already make suggestions as to the…
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Family Received $19M for Delayed Diagnosis of Infant Meningitis
After 9 years of litigation, a family was awarded $19 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit in which they alleged that a hospital failed to accurately diagnose bacterial meningitis.…
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Wife Sues After Husband is Beaten to Death in Custody
Law enforcement wrongful deaths are among the most popular now in the news media. It may be that we are seeing the problem for the first time, acknowledging the…
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Estate Sues After 55+ Resident Killed by Gator
A resident in a 55+ gated community was killed while tending her garden after an alligator attacked her. Her estate has since filed a lawsuit against the gated community…
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Family of Man Who Died in Jail Files Wrongful Death/Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
The family of a man who died in an Atlanta jail after being denied medical services has filed a lawsuit against the county and related parties. According to the…
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