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Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Sued for Failure to Diagnose Breast Cancer

On August 24, 2018, in Volusia County, Florida, the husband of a woman who died from breast cancer on December 7, 2016 sued Memorial Hospital Systems,...

Emerson Straw Files Large Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Duke Energy and Others for the Wrongful Electrocution Death of a Married Tree Trimmer with a Young Son

Emerson Straw trial attorneys file wrongful death lawsuit for St. Petersburg, Florida wife and mother against Duke Energy and others for causing the e...

Texting & Driving Laws in Florida: 3 Facts You Should Know

It’s no secret that using a cellphone behind the wheel increases the risk of crashing, yet millions of drivers still make a habit of out sending and...

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...

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