Operating on the wrong body part Imagine going into surgery expecting to have one body part operated on only to wake up and find out the …
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Punitive damages, Compensatory damages Vs. Pain & Suffering
Medical malpractice cases are often some of the most complex and expensive personal injury cases to go through the court system. These cases …
Understanding Punitive Damages and How it Works (Florida 2023)
Punitive damages, tort law or exemplar damages are damages in personal injury lawsuits and compensation. Those are granted by a legal court …
Pre-Suit Florida Law explained Medical Malpractice
Presuit arbitration is a process that allows the parties who file suit to settle their disputes without going through the full civil …
What percentage of malpractice suits are successful in Florida
According to the Florida Department of Health, in 2021, there was a total of 1,727 medical malpractice claims filed in Florida. Of …
How are punitive damages calculated in Florida
In personal injury cases or medical malpractice, a punitive damages claim is awarded to the plaintiff in addition to compensatory …
What is a birth trauma compensation claim and how does it work?
Birth trauma compensation is a legal claim that can be made by parents who have suffered the loss or damages of a child due to medical …
Understanding the difference between medical malpractice and negligence
The main difference between medical malpractice and negligence is that medical malpractice is a specific legal term that refers to any act …
Pressure Ulcer stage 4: Treatment and prevention
What is Stage 4 Bedsore or Pressure Ulcers? A pressure ulcer, decubitus ulcers or bedsore is a serious skin injury that occurs when there …