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June 26, 2020

Surgical Errors by Florida Doctors can Lead to Serious Injuries

There are risks associated with any type of surgery, whether you are being treated under emergency circumstances or through an elective medical procedure. The intricate, meticulous nature of surgery means that any slight mistake can lead to serious harm, long-term complications, and even death for the patient. Unfortunately, the vast majority of surgical errors are preventable. Online health care resource WebMD indicates that there may be more than 4,000 mistakes made by surgeons every year; the actual figure may be higher than this estimate because of issues with reporting.

Surgical mistakes are referred to as “never” events because they should not ever occur when a provider in the specialty area of surgery exercises due care. These errors can rise to the level of malpractice, so you should discuss your legal remedies with a Miami medical malpractice lawyer. You might also find it useful to learn about the most common surgical errors.

Leaving Objects Inside the Patient: Fatigue, interruptions, and understaffing may lead a physician to be careless when suturing a patient after surgery. He or she may not notice that a sponge, tool, clamp, or other equipment was left behind. This type of surgical mistake is especially harmful because the object may not be discovered for weeks or months afterward.

June 17, 2016

Informed Consent and Medical Malpractice in Florida

by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A.

Despite medical professionals having to endure strict educational and internships requirements before entering the profession, instances of medical malpractices continue to occur across the nation. Per the National Academies, medical malpractice kills more Americans annually than automobile accidents. Countless more victims survive with lifelong disabilities.

As you may know, medical malpractice occurs right here in the sunshine state, too, and in high numbers. As a matter of fact, Florida ranks in the top five states for medical malpractice payouts. As a way of shielding against such claims, medical providers are required to obtain their patients’ informed consent before engaging in a medical procedure. This post is aimed at clarifying this somewhat complex concept.

If you or a loved one is injured at the fault of a medical provider, such as a doctor, hospital, or clinic, it is imperative that you hire an attorney for your case. The Florida medical malpractice lawyers at Gerson & Schwartz, PA are here for you.

March 26, 2015

No Special Instruction For Patient With Object Left Inside of Him

by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A.

One of the most frightening scenarios for patients who undergo a surgical procedure in a hospital is the possibility of having a foreign object left inside of them. A recent case discusses how and when the law protects those who fall victim to this kind of negligence.

Man Has Object Left Inside of Him

Recently, a man underwent a surgical procedure in a hospital, and a drain was inserted into him, a common procedure to allow drainage of excess fluids. A nurse eventually removed the drain. The man began experiencing intense pain for days afterward. What he didn’t know then, but eventually learned, was that a portion of the drainage tube had dislodged, and remained inside of his body.

July 17, 2014

Malpractice Suits Are Often About More Than Compensation

by Gerson & Schwartz, P.A.

A recent article from Forbes discussed the topic of medical malpractice lawsuits, particularly, how the motivation in filing a malpractice lawsuit is not always about a monetary damage award. Although many areas of personal injury law have emotional aspects to them which go beyond monetary awards, medical malpractice lawsuits and the emotion involved in them can be especially motivated by more than simply a damage award. It is critical to secure the services of a skilled Miami malpractice attorney to succeed in your case.

Recent Case of Malpractice

The Forbes article discussed a daughter whose mother was in a hospital. The mother was not doing well, and the patient’s daughter called the treating doctor to change medications. She was met with a refusal to even respond, with the treating doctor saying that it was a weekend and he needed a break. The mother eventually did survive, but the daughter, upset with the standard of care, and wanting to effect a change, opted to file a formal complaint with the governing medical board as opposed to filing a lawsuit.