Switch to ADA Accessible Theme
Close Menu
Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Attorney
Contact Us For a Free Consultation call now

Category Archives: Medical Malpractice

MedMal22

The Three Most Misdiagnosed Medical Conditions

By Boone & Davis |

While no one is perfect, we can expect that professionals who have adequate training, education, and experience will use the appropriate amount of care in providing their services. Although this is true for any professional, there are certain occupations where failing to use the proper standard of care can have more far-reaching and life-changing… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
MedicalError

What Is A Medical Error?

By Boone & Davis |

Most healthcare providers are careful to abide by the professional and scientific standards required of their profession, which enables them to properly diagnose and treat millions of patients every year. Unfortunately, not all providers use the care that they should and many commit medical errors, some of which end up proving deadly for the… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
DrEval

Were You Misdiagnosed After A Car Crash?

By Boone & Davis |

Any car accident can be frightening for the parties involved. The trauma can, however, be even more intense for those who are misdiagnosed after a crash. Being misdiagnosed after a car accident can result in serious complications and can even prevent a person from getting the treatment needed to prevent permanent disability. Someone who… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
MedMal24

The Standard Of Care In A Florida Medical Malpractice Case

By Boone & Davis |

Although it can be difficult to accept that a medical provider may have caused a patient harm because of a careless mistake, this unfortunately ends up being the case for many patients. Fortunately, patients who find themselves wronged in this way can seek compensation from the at-fault parties by filing a medical malpractice claim…. Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
MedMal9

What Documents do I Need to Pursue a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?

By Boone & Davis |

When someone is injured through a healthcare professional’s negligence, he or she will need to provide an attorney with documentation to support any claims of negligence. Failing to provide adequate evidence, on the other hand, can be devastating to a claim, so if you want to learn more about how to begin building a… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
NursingH11

New Florida Law Aims to Address Nursing Home Abuse

By Boone & Davis |

Recently, Governor DeSantis signed a new measure into law that aims to help identify systemic problems in nursing home care and reduce the overall risk of nursing home abuse and neglect. Specifically, the law calls for prosecutors, experts in the medical field, and elder care providers in every circuit in Florida to create special… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
SlipSenior

Slip and Fall Risks for Nursing Home Residents

By Boone & Davis |

Nursing home residents, many of whom are elderly and struggle with serious medical conditions, are at risk of sustaining physical injuries if they slip and fall. To mitigate this risk, nursing homes in Florida are required to comply with certain guidelines when it comes to protecting residents from this type of accident. Unfortunately, many… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Telemedicine and Liability for Medical Errors

By Boone & Davis |

Although the use of telemedicine as a way to diagnose and treat illnesses existed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, its use as an alternative to visiting doctor’s offices or hospitals has skyrocketed in recent months. However, providing treatment in the absence of a healthcare professional’s physical presence does come with its own risks. Fortunately,… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
MedLaws

Allergic Reactions to Prescription Drugs

By Boone & Davis |

Before prescribing a medication to a patient, doctors and pharmacists must be careful to take any of the patient’s allergies into account and must consider whether a certain drug will interact poorly with another prescribed medication. While many healthcare providers use great care to fulfill these duties by taking accurate and detailed patient histories… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
MedMal8

Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Claims

By Boone & Davis |

In Florida, patients who suffer injuries because of the negligence of a medical provider often have the option of filing a medical malpractice lawsuit to recover compensation for their losses. However, this is only possible for those who file their claims before the two year deadline, as cases filed after this statute of limitations… Read More »

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

© 2020 - 2023 Boone & Davis, Attorneys at Law. All rights reserved.
This law firm website and legal marketing are managed by MileMark Media.

Attorney Advertising. This website is designed for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.