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is a Hospital Liable for an Employee’s Negligence?

Is a Hospital Liable for an Employee’s Negligence?

By The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group |

We visit the doctor and seek emergency medical care for illnesses and injuries. We depend on doctors and nurses to provide us and our loved ones with the best care. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Negligence is common among medical staff. Believe it or not, medical malpractice is actually one of the leading… Read More »

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Understanding Florida's Medical Malpractice Laws

Understanding Florida’s Medical Malpractice Laws

By The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group |

You may trust your doctor to provide you with the best health care possible, but you should be wary. Medical errors are quite common, accounting for at least 250,000 deaths every year. Many more are seriously injured by the negligence and reckless behavior of medical staff. However, medical malpractice claims are hard to fight… Read More »

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What to Know About Birth Injuries

What to Know About Birth Injuries

By The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group |

Many parents are excited by the impending birth of their child, only to be devastated by the fact that their baby has suffered serious injuries during labor and delivery. Sometimes these issues cannot be avoided. There was no way to predict or prevent them. In some cases, though, birth injuries are caused by negligence… Read More »

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Common Causes of Medical Malpractice

By The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group |

We depend on doctors, nurses and others in the medical field to help us when we are sick or injured. These healthcare professionals treat our injuries and illnesses with medications, surgeries, physical therapy and other treatments. We expect to receive a high standard of care when we visit a doctor’s office or hospital. However,… Read More »

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Florida Medical Malpractice: Anesthesia Errors

By The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group |

For medical patients, anesthesia is incredibly valuable. These drugs can make invasive operations, that would otherwise be borderline unbearable, somewhat tolerable. Pain can be blocked, muscles can be relaxed and, in some cases, a patient may be unconscious throughout the entire procedure. At the same time, anesthesia is dangerous. These drugs are powerful; when… Read More »

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Were You the Victim of Dental Malpractice in Tampa

By The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group |

Dentists are licensed medical professionals. As such, they are legally obligated to provide patients with an adequate level of care. The failure to do so is medical malpractice and it can cause tremendous damage to the victim. Unfortunately, dental malpractice remains far too common in Florida. Dental procedures go wrong more often than most… Read More »

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Defective Medical Devices are a Serious Safety Hazard

By The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group |

There is no doubt that advances in science and medicine have saved many lives across the country and throughout the state of Florida. Innovative medical devices have played a major role in improving the outcomes of some serious health issues. Unfortunately though, there can also be a downside to our reliance on cutting edge… Read More »

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What is Pediatric Hip Dysplasia?

By The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group |

Hip dysplasia is a potentially serious medical condition. The primary victims are infants, as hip dysplasia is often sustained during the birthing process. As is best explained by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute, an infant’s hips are naturally meant to loosen during the birth. However, the hips of some infants loosen up far more… Read More »

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Florida Medication Injuries

By The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group |

If you are similar to most people, you trust your doctor to prescribe you the appropriate medication and your pharmacist to administer the drug in the correct amount. After all, they are trained medical professionals, and medical professionals have a legal responsibility to be thorough and careful when prescribing and administering medicine. Unfortunately, doctors,… Read More »

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Florida Medical Malpractice: Doctor Misdiagnosis

By The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group |

Whenever you visit a medical professional, you have the fair expectation that you will receive competent medical treatment. Medical professionals have a legal obligation to provide adequate treatment. One of the duties professionals have, is that they must meet adequate quality standards when diagnosing your condition. Proper and timely diagnosis can save lives. Doctor… Read More »

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