Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
Florida Supreme Court Makes Decision with Implications for Medical Malpractice Cases
In July, the Florida Supreme Court made a decision that will inevitably make medical malpractice cases more difficult for plaintiffs by allowing defendant hospitals and practitioners to more easily challenge expert witness qualifications. Previously, defendants had to wait until the end of trial to challenge the plaintiff’s expert qualifications, however, they can now do… Read More »
South Florida Appeals Court Orders New Trial after Jury Awards More than $15 Million to Injured Plaintiff
A South Florida woman who lost several fingers and part of her left foot as the result of an alleged medical error in 2008 seemed to have gotten the compensation she needed, and, some would argue, even more. After a jury trial, a trial court awarded her $15.9 in damages; the amount includes both… Read More »