Cerebral palsy is a disorder sometimes suffered by children when there are complications during birth. If these complications – such as a mistake made by a doctor or the umbilical cord being wrapped around the child’s neck – lead to a lack of oxygen, then it can...
Professional Malpractice
Did your baby suffer a brain injury at birth?
Nothing can be more devastating than learning that your newborn has a suffered brain injury at birth. Unfortunately, these injuries are not uncommon. Brain injury can have a lasting impact on every aspect of your child’s life. If the injury is attributable to...
How can a patient know if a doctor has committed medical malpractice?
The average patient seeking care from a medical professional does not know nearly as much about medicine as their physician. They trust that the doctor diagnosing or treating them is a professional whose experience, abilities and education meet certain specific...
Protecting yourself against non-compliant patients
Despite your best efforts as a physician, there are still a number of patients who don’t follow their orders, which can lead to disastrous results. Most of the time, the root of non-compliance comes from a lack of understanding from the patient. Even though patients...
Spotting the warning signs of accounting malpractice
When you’re in business, you need a good accountant. After all, accounting plays a crucial role in ensuring your company’s financial health and tax compliance – and few business owners have the time or knowledge to manage the job on their own for very long. Naturally,...
Can I sue my doctor for medically unnecessary tests?
Medical tests are an essential step during any health care operation. Testing can help verify the patient’s condition, confirm a diagnosis and ensure that any treatment the patient receives works. But sometimes, you might feel like a test recommended by your doctor is...
What are the common signs of insurance provider fraud?
Insurance could help protect yourself, your home and your family. It has played a crucial role in making financial security accessible to more people. However, specific individuals might take advantage of this demand to advance their selfish interests. Unfortunately,...
What are the most common claims against architects?
When you employ an architect to do design work for you, or you buy a property that has recently been built, you expect the work to be carried out to a high standard. The preciseness of what they do is important and a failure to complete the work to a level of accuracy...
What does real estate agent malpractice look like?
Many real estate agents are consummate professionals. They follow the legal and ethical requirements of their profession. Others, sadly, are not nearly as careful. Buying and selling Florida real estate – whether it’s a home or a commercial property – can involve a...
Should you look for a new accountant?
You’re a creative type, a visionary and an enthusiastic entrepreneur – but you know your limits. When it comes to your growing business, you can’t handle everything at once, so you put your faith (and your financial books) in the hands of a trusty accountant. Was your...