Cancer can be extremely difficult to diagnose, as it often shares many symptoms with other diseases. Still, because early detection is critical in any patient’s prognosis, your physician should work diligently to find the true cause of your symptoms. Like everyone,...
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The value of second medical opinions
Many people might know family members, friends or colleagues who have sought a second medical opinion for a variety of reasons. People may make this choice after their first physician repeatedly tells them nothing is wrong with them, yet they continue to experience...
Hypoxic brain injury at birth is often avoidable
Many people in the Tampa area probably know that serious brain injuries can leave a person with life-long medical complications. A moderate to severe brain injury can leave a person with serious emotional and cognitive problems that can keep the person out of the...
Different types of radiology errors can cause great harm to patients
When a person visits a clinic or emergency room in search of answers and hopefully treatment of a then unspecified ailment, certain tests are rather common place as part of the evaluation. In many cases, this will involve radiology tests and a radiologist, who will...
Can I file a lawsuit if my accident-related injuries exceed my PIP coverage?
All Florida motorists are legally required to have Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance as part of their car insurance policy. Under Florida’s “no-fault” law, when an accident occurs between two vehicles, both drivers can file insurance claims under their...
Cancer misdiagnosis can severely harm patients
One of the worst moments in a person’s life can be when they find out they have a life-threatening illness, such as cancer. Finding out that your physician’s negligence caused a misdiagnosis or a delay in the diagnosis of your cancer can be even more devastating. When...
What are the basics of a medical malpractice claim?
When Florida residents need medical treatment, they expect to receive the best possible healthcare. That is understandable, since America has some of the best doctors and hospitals in the world. However, the reality is that medical malpractice is quite common in our...
Woman rear-ended and killed by suspected drunk driver
Many drivers in the Tampa area have had the unfortunate luck of being involved in a car accident. Most of the time these accidents are just minor fender benders but occasionally they can result in serious injuries or even death. A recent car accident in Pasco County...
What are misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis?
Mistakes in diagnosis can have tragic and catastrophic consequences for patients. A misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis happens too frequently and can be the underlying basis of medical malpractice claims. A misdiagnosis occurs when a physician tells you that you have a...
What causes cerebral palsy?
Most expectant parents in Florida wish for nothing more than a healthy baby and a healthy mother. Unfortunately, the mother and child’s health during the pregnancy process can be put in danger if proper care is not taken. Perhaps one of the most serious birth injuries...