Receiving an accurate diagnosis is a key part of getting the right treatment and achieving the best possible health outcomes. Unfortunately, misdiagnosis is a common problem that can lead to serious consequences. There are a few tips that can help you avoid the wrong...
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Jed Kurzban gains membership in The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt, P.A. Managing Partner Jed Kurzban, Esq. achieved another milestone with his inclusion in The National Lawyers Top 100. The exclusive and by-invitation organization recognizes premier U.S. attorneys per state or region for their...
An overview of B-1 business visitor visas
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...