On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Dec 18, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is one of the leading causes of death in the United States and Florida. It is important to understand the basics of medical malpractice and how to determine if you have a case. In order to file a case against a negligent medical entity, it must...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Dec 4, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
Going to the doctor for help with a medical issue is common for Floridians. Whether you go for an annual checkup or more frequently, making your health a priority is essential. What happens when you find yourself faced with a medical crisis created by your doctor?...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Nov 18, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
Your doctor has finally diagnosed you with cancer, which can be overwhelming. And you can feel downright frustrated when you’ve been seeking help for months, only to find out those in charge of your care have been heading in the wrong direction this whole time. 76% of...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Nov 15, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
When your body is reacting negatively and you are experiencing discomforting symptoms that have you seeking medical assistance, you rely on the experience and knowledge of health care providers in Florida to give you a thorough and accurate diagnosis. Interestingly,...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Nov 14, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
Brendan Delaney got a job implementing a computer system at the Rikers Island jail complex to make dealing with health records easier. Instead, he became a whistleblower after he saw how dangerous the system was. Delaney, an electronic health records (EHR) system...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jul 1, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
What is the main reason people sue their doctors after they fall ill? It’s failing to diagnose a problem as soon as it should have been determined. Imagine if you were suffering from an oddly shaped patch on your skin that continued to grow and change. You go to...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | May 27, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
If you’re planning to file a medical malpractice lawsuit or simply want to know more about what it is so you can make a better judgment about whether or not you have a case, you need to understand that not all injuries suffered in a hospital or due to a...
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 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. | Dec 18, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
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...
