Some people believe that when a doctor or nurse makes a mistake it is automatically grounds for a lawsuit. However, every mistake made by a healthcare provider does not equate to medical malpractice. In order to file and a win a medical malpractice case, it is important to work with an experienced personal injury attorney who understands this complicated area of the law. What Is Medical Malpractice? Medical malpractice is defined as any action or… read more →
There is virtually no end to the number of injuries a person may sustain after an automobile accident; however, that doesn’t mean that certain injuries are not more common than others. Here are a few of the most common injuries accident victims encounter. Head and Brain Injuries Head and brain injuries commonly occur whenever the head is hit violently against a solid object such as a dashboard. It can also happen if one or more… read more →
While most people can describe pain and suffering, defining it within a narrow legal perspective can be more difficult. In fact, the very term “pain and suffering” has a specific meaning in the context of a personal injury case. It is important for victims to understand what they can and cannot claim for pain and suffering when filing a personal injury lawsuit. What Is Pain and Suffering? While most people think of physical pain when… read more →
According to a recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine, the topic of tort reform, once considered one of the most important in the healthcare debate, is actually founded on false principles. In fact, the unintended consequences of tort reform in states in which it has been enacted include lower standards of care for doctors and hospitals, which is the opposite of what supporters claimed would happen. Tort Reform: An Optical Illusion Those… read more →
David & Philpot is pleased to report that a jury verdict for $2,900,000 was recently upheld by an appeals court in Florida. The case involved a doctor who was negligent in failing to properly secure a temporary dialysis catheter in a young mother’s neck. Instead of using the manufacturer’s wing clip and sutures, the doctor used tape. Several days later when the patient was changing her dressing, the catheter became dislodged and she bled to… read more →
