One of the most frequently-asked questions of an Orlando medical malpractice lawyer is: How long does a medical negligence claim take? It’s an important one, so we understand why it is raised so often. However, the best answer we can give is: It depends. Some medical negligence claims can take…
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Florida Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Rarely Lead to Medical Board Discipline
Medical malpractice lawsuits in Florida are an indication to the state’s Department of Health that a doctor may be a potential danger to current and future patients. Regardless of the outcome of the case, the state is required by law to review those cases, identify problem doctors and take appropriate…
Florida Supreme Court Rejects Medical Malpractice Arbitration Agreement
The Florida Supreme Court late last month ruled in favor of a plaintiff fighting the enforcement of an arbitration agreement following a dispute regarding the care of her infant son, who was stillborn. In the case of Hernandez v. Crespo, the state high court ruled the arbitration agreement between the child’s…
Tillson v. Lane – “Loss of Chance” Doctrine in Medical Liability Cases
Plaintiff in the medical malpractice case of Tillson v. Lane will have the opportunity to take his case to trial, following the Vermont Supreme Court’s reversal of an earlier trial court ruling that granted summary judgment to defendant on the “Loss of Chance” doctrine. The “Loss of Chance” doctrine, while…