Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone almost anywhere. All it takes is a slippery, uneven or otherwise unexpected walking surface to lead to a fall. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, falls are the leading cause for emergency room visits. Every year over eight million people will end up in the hospital due …
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Going to the doctor when you know something is wrong can cause heightened anxiety. When you receive a diagnosis from your health care provider in Florida, you may consider getting a second opinion. While this extra step can help you feel confident that doctors got your diagnosis right, there is another powerful reason to get …
A person in Florida has a right to expect safe passage when walking near another person’s home or business. When it comes to dog bites, the dog owner has a responsibility to control a pet at all times. Failure to do so can result in pain and suffering for victims of dog bites. Florida law …
When you drive or ride in a car, boat, or even a golf cart, you have some chance of suffering a serious injury in a motor vehicle accident. While virtually any type of injury is possible, broken bones, whiplash, lacerations, and traumatic brain injuries are common. With the right medical care, you may eventually recover fully …
You have the right to make informed consent when a doctor wants to do a procedure or offer you a treatment. The doctor cannot make this decision for you except in an emergency situation or if you are a minor. This right ensures that you understand and know what the treatment or procedure entails and …
If someone takes you to court in a personal injury lawsuit, it is essential that you properly defend yourself. Insurance will typically cover part of any damages for which the court finds you liable, but it rarely will ever be enough to pay for it all. Forbes explains that once the insurance company pays the …
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How do mistakes in medication dispensing happen? Several missteps may occur between the time the doctor reviews your prescription options and the medication’s absorption into your system. Discover how prescriptions may make you sicker through a series of often avoidable mistakes. The doctor or pharmacist does not review prescription records One of the considerations a …
Scuba Diver Life describes how when someone dives deep below the water’s surface, the concentration of nitrogen in the bloodstream increases. If divers rise to the surface at a slow and steady rate, the pressure reduces slowly enough for levels to safely return to normal. Rising too fast, however, causes this nitrogen to form bubbles that can …
Dog bites can range from playful little nips to violent serious injuries that require extensive treatment. If a dog has bitten you, you may wonder what the best way is to care for the bite. According to the Cleveland Clinic, here are some steps to treat a dog bite. Treat it immediately Dog bites can turn …
Misdiagnosis can take several different forms, including a failure to diagnose, delayed diagnosis, or erroneous diagnosis. All can have significant consequences for victims who should be familiar with how medical malpractice legal remedies can protect them. What does misdiagnosis refer to? Medical misdiagnosis can occur in a number of ways if a medical care provider …
People in Florida may not always like going to see the doctor or other medical professionals. In many circumstances when people need to go to the doctor, it means that they are sick or injured and no one likes to be in one of those two situations. However, if people want to get better sometimes …
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Technological improvements are meant to make the patient-doctor experience safer and prevent medical errors from negatively impacting patients. In Florida and throughout the U.S., advancements in diagnostics, treatment, and even record-keeping have sought to help medical professionals make more accurate diagnoses and treat patients accordingly. Still, there are problems with some supposed advancements. Recent research …
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In the aftermath of a Florida car accident, accident victims may feel a variety of emotions, including shock, grief, anger, guilt, fear, and sadness. In many cases, these feelings lead to long-lasting psychological trauma, as accident victims may start to experience anxiety, depression, and even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to When a car accident …
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