Florida residents may not be aware of the recent statistics concerning misdiagnosis occurring in the health care industry. Missing a diagnosis or diagnosing the wrong medical issue continues to be a major problem. An analysis of malpractice cases that have been filed...
Month: December 2014
International adoption and visa requirements
When a Florida couple intends to adopt a child from a foreign country, the couple will need to make certain they have sought and obtained the required visas for their child. Children who are being adopted from abroad are required to enter the country on an immigrant...
Trucker receives $750,000 payout following Florida crash
After previously being hurt in a trucking accident, a man is finally getting the compensation he deserves in Florida. According to a story from Dec. 20, a Florida trucker has received a $750,000 settlement from a crash that took place in June 2011. He suffered serious...
Understanding the types of family immigration visas under US law
Miami residents who wish to bring family members into the country may be interested in information about family immigration visas. Depending on the type of relationship, the number who may enter the country in any given year could be limited. United States immigration...
What is a wrong-site surgery, and is it preventable in Florida?
A wrong-site surgery is a serious complication; a patient who went in to have an amputation or operation to stop pain may be forced to suffer additional and horrific pain and injury due to the mistake. So, the problem itself should be to make sure the staff is well...
Medical malpractice in hospitals
Many Florida residents place their trust in the doctors and staff at local hospitals. When medical malpractice occurs, that trust can be broken. Injuries caused by medical malpractice errors affect thousands of people and cost billions of dollars each year. When these...
Hospital admits patient death was caused by drug mix-up
Florida resident may have heard that an Oregon hospital announced on Dec. 4 that a patient was administered the wrong medication while under their care. Due to the medication mistake, the woman died. The report stated that the patient, a 65-year-old woman, had visited...
Seek compensation for maritime injuries and deaths in Florida
Have you been hurt on a boat or at a local marina? Maritime injuries, which are offshore injuries, require special legal knowledge. Whether you were working on a dock or working with a search party on a boat when you got your injury, you deserve to have the best...
Florida real estate market could benefit from immigration action
As President Obama's efforts lead to immigration changes, experts indicate that Miami could experience an increase in real estate activity and development. The President's immigration reform includes recommendations for expanding EB-5 visas or implementing similar...
What is pulmonary embolus?
Florida residents may have heard of the term pulmonary embolus in the past and may be curious about what it is. A pulmonary embolus is a blood clot that blocks one of the arteries in the lungs. This may happen after a brain, bone or joint surgery or after an...