TAMPA PERSONAL INJURY BLOG

Serious pain and unexplained symptoms can cause panic. You may be unable to work, participate in normal activities and take care of your family. When you receive an incorrect diagnosis, you may experience ongoing and worsening pain. Understanding the severity of...

In the past, hospitals could deny patients based on income and insurance coverage. In 1986, federal law made it illegal to dump patients if they cannot afford medical care. According to the U.S. News, the law states hospitals cannot dump patients before stabilizing...

One of the most challenging aspects of medical malpractice law is figuring out who, exactly, is responsible for the malpractice. In fact, it is very common to spend a lot of time figuring out if the hospital or the actual treating physician is responsible for your...

Most people do not think twice when they go to the doctor and come back with a clean bill of health. After all, doctors are one of the many figures in our lives that we grow up viewing as having some sort of authority. But doctors are just as human as the rest of us,...

When you find yourself in the hospital, you expect that you'll receive professional care from both doctors and nurses. Unfortunately, there are times when human error results in harm to patients. Because Florida nurses are busy and work with numerous patients on each...

Misdiagnosis of a stroke is a very serious mistake because studies have shown a quick reaction to the issue can prevent severe damage to the brain and limit lasting side effects. However, Neurology Today explains there is a rather high incidence misdiagnosis of...

The potential risks of a surgery do not end after the operation itself. While many people do not consider it, the aftercare of a surgical site is just as important to your overall health and recovery as the actual operation. One of the biggest potential risks you face...

Hospitals all across the nation are facing a major issue: understaffing. Understaffing is an issue that afflicts many hospitals. Back in 2001, the nursing shortage was supposedly "going into crisis" as the population continued to expand. It naturally leads to a...

Dealing with a medical error can be draining and frustrating when you expect a certain level of competency from those who performed your surgery. These errors can happen in a variety of ways, including pressure from other staff and worry about losing their jobs. Fear...