On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Feb 26, 2015 | Wrongful Death
While modern technology has made it much safer for Florida women during their pregnancies and deliveries, medical misconduct or negligence can still result in the death of the mother. Not only does this mean that the child will grow up without ever knowing their...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Feb 26, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
When you’re hurt in Florida, you sometimes have to seek medical attention. To do that, you’ll head to a local emergency room or doctor’s office and trust that the care you’ll receive is proper. Most people see hospitals and doctors’...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Feb 25, 2015 | US Immigration Law
A lawsuit brought against the Obama administration by 26 states produced a ruling stating that President Obama’s executive authority did not override the authority of Congress. The presiding judge likened the president’s initiatives to a genie in a bottle...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Feb 20, 2015 | Failure to Diagnose
Patients in Florida are becoming increasingly aware of the misdiagnosis of mental disorders that are actually caused by thyroid disease. A malfunctioning thyroid often presents the same symptoms as a number of mental health issues, including depression and anxiety....
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Feb 19, 2015 | Truck Accidents
If you’ve been in a truck accident with someone who shouldn’t have been behind the wheel due to medical reasons, you may wonder if there were any checks in place to make sure drivers like the one in your accident were kept off the roads in Florida. The...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Feb 18, 2015 | Employment Immigration
About 140,000 applicants are qualified for employment-based immigrant visas every year. Of these visas, 28.6 percent go to priority workers. Immigrant workers who wish to apply for an employment visa in Florida as first preference applicants must fall into one of...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Feb 12, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
Imagine sending your child to school and thinking that he or she will have a good day; you expect it to be safe and for everything to go well. Then, you get a phone call that your child has come down with an illness, so his or her blood was taken and sent to the lab...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Feb 12, 2015 | US Immigration Law
Individuals who wish to come to Florida as exchange visitors may be able to do so under the Exchange Visitor Program. The program is administered by the U.S. Department of State. The purpose of this program is to facilitate the exchange of skills and knowledge in the...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Feb 11, 2015 | Birth Injuries
When a woman delivers a baby in Florida, a doctor may have to perform a procedure to assist with vaginal delivery. Frequently, doctors use either forceps or a vacuum extractor in these circumstances. Some physicians might have preferences based on their experiences,...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Feb 6, 2015 | Wrongful Death
People expect medical professionals to provide consistent quality care that will ultimately help them recover from an illness or injury. Thus, when Joan Rivers allegedly died as a result of oxygen deprivation while under medical supervision, concern about incidents of...
