Breach

31 jan

Medical expert witness testimony is required for all malpractice cases in Florida. Only someone who meets the requirements established in F.S. §766.202(6) legally qualifies as a medical expert witness in Florida. The statute requires that a medical expert witness must: Regularly practice in their field; Hold a professional degree from a university or college; and

29 mar

The statute of limitations for medical malpractice claims varies by state. Some states also have discovery rules that extend the statute of limitations, while others do not. Because the rules can be complex, you should speak with a medical malpractice attorney to know if you are within the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in your state.

06 jun

According to research conducted by John Hopkins University, 10 to 15 percent of the United States adult population have gallstone disease and around 800,000 operations are performed each year. The majority of patients suffering from gallstones do not require surgery, but the procedure is very common and statistically very safe. Billy Pierce, who is now

30 mar

During Steven Harold Cooper’s prostate exam at Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in December 2011, the nurse who administered the assessment found irregularities. But according to a malpractice lawsuit the nurse failed to order more testing or recommend a specialist. This alleged failure delayed Cooper’s diagnosis by almost a year and, by that time,