If you intend to come to the U.S. in order to conduct business on a temporary basis, you could have to secure a B-1 visitor visa beforehand. It is important to review various issues related to business visas, such as business activities covered by these visas,...
First Kidney Failure Litigation Group Meeting at the AAJ Convention
Most cases of kidney failure are preventable or delayable if properly diagnosed and treated. However, since this is such a specialized area of medicine, many times these cases are overlooked and turned down by lawyers who do not understand the medicine or potential...
Is the ER liable for your worsening health?
When Florida residents go to an ER, it typically means that something is wrong. Chest pains, squeezing or numbness that spreads from the chest to the neck or back and nausea may signal a broad range of issues. However, if you went to an emergency room and suffered...
4 progressively worse spinal injuries from car accidents
Car accidents continue to be a leading cause of serious injury in Florida and across the country. In fact, every year, nearly 4.5 million Americans seek medical treatment for the injuries they suffer in motor vehicle crashes. Many of these individuals have injuries to...
Elizabeth Montano cited in Circuit Court ruling
Our laws foster a free and fair society in the United States. Every attorney believes in using the law to protect the rights and privileges of the people. And sometimes, our representation results in needed changes. Such was the case when the U.S. Court of Appeals...
Revisiting a Controversial Ruling
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...
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...
Electronic medical records present a risk to patients
The advent of electronic systems is not a new development in the healthcare industry. Still, as some practices and hospitals shift from paper documentation or older electronic systems to new medical reporting systems, errors can occur. Though this transition may seem...
Know the risk factors for kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease happens when the kidneys sustain damage and can no longer function properly. Certain individuals have a higher risk of kidney disease depending on genetics and lifestyle. Understand the risk factors for kidney disease to be proactive about your...
About half the people with kidney disease and diabetes don’t know
Problems with your kidneys can cause a broad range of symptoms, including dry, itchy skin, bloating or water retention in the lower body, feelings of exhaustion or sleepiness, frequent urination, bloody or foamy urine, puffy eyes, nausea or lack of appetite, and even...