When people think of malpractice, they typically associate this kind of professional misconduct with doctors, lawyers and other professionals in very client-facing roles. However, engineers, like many other licensed professionals, can also commit malpractice....
Damage caps legally limit the compensation you can recover in a lawsuit. If you suffered harm at the hands of a negligent healthcare provider, understanding how this works can help you when pursuing a medical malpractice claim. First, not all damages are capped....
When you go to the doctor, you expect them not to make any mistakes. You are trusting them with your health. They owe you a duty of care, and you anticipate that they will uphold it. But mistakes do happen. For instance, perhaps it is a loved one who goes to the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Many people think of “malpractice” as something that applies only to doctors. However, people in a number of professions can be guilty of malpractice when they violate the law and/or the standards of their profession and cause harm to a client. Among those...
Professionals in all types of industries have a responsibility to their clients -- especially when those clients rely on them for accurate information and guidance. While “malpractice” is a term that most people associate with the medical profession alone, the reality...