Difference Between Medical Negligence and Malpractice Medical malpractice and negligence are two legal terms that refer to different types of medical errors. Although both terms are related to mistakes made by medical professionals, they have different meanings and consequences. It is important to understand the differences between medical malpractice and negligence, especially for those who…

Childbirth Negligence Although the majority of Florida’s medical professionals provide exemplary services to their patients on a daily basis, there are times when some doctors, nurses and other medical staff fail to uphold the high standard of medical care required. This can result in the death or injury of their patient, which in the case…

A severe burn causes tremendous pain and suffering. Patients expect hospitals and medical professionals to properly treat burn injuries. Improper treatment leads to more agony and possible disfigurement. In addition to mistreatment of burn victims, there are negligence cases where patients are burned during routine procedures. No one expects to be burned by a medical…

Patients trust healthcare professionals to make sound decisions regarding their care. People assume treatment plans are based on a medical team’s experience. Additionally, one expects any caregiver to order necessary tests, evaluate results, prescribe necessary medication, and spend an appropriate amount of time and thought before considering medical options. In other words, medical practitioners should…

Millions of women give birth to healthy babies every year in the United States. Their pregnancies progress in a normal way. However, approximately two percent of fertilized eggs never make it to the safety of the mother’s uterus. Sometimes a fertilized egg begins to grow in other areas. When a fertilized egg implants in the…