Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
Rosen Injury Law Secures $25 Million Verdict for Victim of Hospital Negligence
In a major victory for patient safety, Rosen Injury Law won a $25 million verdict for a 67-year-old woman who was sexually assaulted by a nurse while receiving care at HCA Florida Citrus Hospital. The case, led by attorney Eric Rosen, with Gregory Roe and Thomas Kennedy, highlighted the hospital’s failure to protect its… Read More »
What is Breach of Duty in Florida?
Breach of duty in Florida is when an individual fails to meet the standard of care owed to another person, causing harm. This legal concept is crucial in negligence lawsuits. To establish a breach of duty, you must prove the defendant owed you a duty, they violated that duty, their actions caused your injuries,… Read More »
What Constitutes Medical Malpractice in Florida?
Physicians spend years in college and medical school, followed by additional time serving as interns and residents. To master a specific medical skill set, they dedicate even more in terms of years of training and education to become specialists. Given this extensive background, you trust your doctor to make sound decisions regarding your health… Read More »
How Does a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Work in Florida?
Your body is a complicated machine, and you probably do not completely understand its functions without a medical background. For this reason, you rely upon healthcare providers to make appropriate assessments regarding your well-being, deliver proper treatment, and provide quality patient care. Physicians have extensive training and education that prepare them to fulfill these… Read More »
What Are Never Events In Malpractice Settlement Cases?
In medicine, we generally understand that in many cases, mistakes happen, and while these mistakes may constitute medical malpractice, and thus, negligence, they do happen. But there are some malpractice events that are so horrible, so careless, and so egregious, that they actually have their own category: Never Events. What are Never Events? The… Read More »
Can I Sue for a Medical Misdiagnosis or a Failure to Diagnose an Illness?
A misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose an illness can led to severe injuries. If your doctor or healthcare providers fails to realize that you are showing signs of cancer and contributes your symptoms to something unrelated, this misdiagnosis can lead to months or even years of not treating yourself properly. A misdiagnosis or failure… Read More »
Why is it Important to Get Medical Treatment After You’ve Been Involved in an Accident in Florida?
In this blog board certified civil trial lawyer, Eric Rosen discusses why it is important to get medical treatment after you’ve been injured in an accident. What most people don’t realize is that after an accident you may not feel immediate pain at all even if you were injured by the accident and… Read More »
How Do I Determine If I Have a Medical Malpractice Case in Florida?
When you go to the doctor and things don’t go as planned—let’s say you don’t get better or you get worse—are you a victim of malpractice? The answer to that question is more complex than you may think because not every negative medical event is always the result of malpractice. The Standard of Care… Read More »