At the age of 16, Monica was suffering from synovial sarcoma, a rare type of cancer that entered her bloodstream due to a delayed diagnosis. Doctors informed her parents that treatment that could have provided a 30 to 40 percent chance of remission was down to one...
Month: August 2020
What factors make a strong medical malpractice case?
Most physicians carry around an understanding that mistakes can happen, while doing their best to avoid them. Unfortunately, when errors do happen, they can have dire consequences for the patient. In these cases, a medical malpractice lawsuit may be When you’ve been...
What leads to medical errors?
Do you know what causes more deaths in the U.S. than strokes, Alzheimer’s or diabetes? The answer may surprise you. A recent study found that medical errors are now the third leading cause of death in the United States. Putting your faith in the medical system is...
Birth Injuries Case Ends In $10.2M Settlement
Any woman who has given birth would likely tell you that no pregnancy is completely safe until the baby is actually born and in stable health. That is to say, all the precautions and care taken over the previous nine months can be undone by mistakes made during labor...
Misdiagnosis: A worrying reality for many ailing patients
When you go to your doctor with a problem, it feels as though your fate is in their hands. You must trust they will draw on their knowledge to determine appropriate next steps, without faltering or leading you astray. Yet the reality is, doctors frequently get it...
Increasing immigration fees will impact businesses, workers
Workers and businesses hoping to take advantage of employment-based immigration opportunities in the U.S. are facing a new hurdle: significantly higher petition fees. Come Oct. 2, 2020, a slew of filing fee hikes will come into effect. While increases are happening...
4 tips for advocating for yourself through a complicated diagnosis
When you or a loved one face a complicated health problem, you put your trust in the medical system to quickly and accurately diagnose and treat your condition. What choice do you really have? You may face limits based on where you live in South Florida, your...