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What Is the Deadline for Filing a Heart Surgery Malpractice Lawsuit?

Undergoing any kind of heart surgery is a frightening prospect. Virtually all patients consider what might go wrong, asking themselves questions like:...

4 Signs of a Botched Heart Surgery

There are many procedures that fall under the umbrella of heart surgery including heart bypass, angioplasty, heart transplant, and cardiac valve repla...

What Constitutes Heart Surgery Malpractice?

All healthcare providers have a duty to use the most widely accepted and reasonable standards of care during diagnosis and treatment. When they breach...

Can I Sue My Doctor for Failed Heart Surgery?

Patients who undergo heart surgery in the United States have a higher chance of survival than ever before. Unfortunately, complications can still aris...

New Leading Cause of US Deaths Attributed to Medical Errors

A study published by a team of patient safety experts from Johns Hopkins University in May claims that medical errors are the third leading cause of t...

Defective 3M Earplugs Cause Hearing Loss in Military Veterans

In July of 2018, the manufacturing company 3M settled a $9.1 million lawsuit with the Department of Justice after being found to have knowingly suppli...

Woman Seeks Compensation for Husband’s Death in Florida Malpractice Claim

Instances of malpractice by medical professionals can lead to serious or even fatal injuries due to the delicate nature of many procedures and operati...

Consider Supporting the Guardian Ad Litem Foundation’s Toy Drive

We are proud to announce a partnership with the Guardian Ad Litem Foundation of Tampa Bay. This holiday season they are collecting toys for children w...

Emerson Straw Receives Distinction as a 2018 Law Firm 500 Award Recipient

The law office of Emerson Straw was recently distinguished with the 2018 Law Firm 500 Award as one of the fastest growing law firms in the United Stat...

Top 3 Personal Injury Claims

Personal injury is an area of the law that covers a variety of different situations. Generally, people file a personal injury claim when they have bee...

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