Accident victims have a limited time frame to file their personal injury claims in Florida. In Bove v. Naples HMA, LLC, the Second District held that the plaintiff’s medical malpractice lawsuit was filed in an untimely manner given the relevant statute of limitations time frame. On February 26, 2012, the…
In Go v. Normil, a child was admitted to Bethesda Hospital with a high fever, vomiting, and a stiff neck. After two weeks of treatment, the child’s condition got worse, not better. As a result, he was transferred to Miami Children’s Hospital. When the child arrived there, it was discovered…
Losing a loved one is devastating in any circumstances, but it can be even worse when the loss occurs due to someone else’s negligence. At the Law Offices of Robert Dixon, our skilled Miami wrongful death attorneys understand how to navigate these cases with the utmost compassion and competence. You…
When you visit a doctor, you expect the physician to be competent. A misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, or failure to diagnose can be extremely detrimental to a person’s health. It can hamper the individual’s ability to seek timely treatment and worsen his or her condition. If you or a loved one has…
Under Florida law, medical malpractice cases are subject to certain procedural requirements. If you have been injured by a health care professional, it is important to speak to a qualified Miami medical malpractice lawyer who can assess the merits of your case. At the Law Offices of Robert Dixon, our…
When a patient is sick, it often takes a variety of medical professionals to diagnose and treat the condition. It is not uncommon for physicians, nurses, specialists, and others to be involved in a particular case. When a medical error is made, however, determining liability can be challenging. At the…
When we seek medical help, we expect to get better, not worse. Unfortunately, medical mistakes are common, and patients often suffer harm at the hands of the very medical professionals they trust with their health. Medical malpractice occurs when a health care professional makes a medical error that results in harm…
During the labor and birth process, a baby needs proper medical attention so that everything goes smoothly. When mistakes are made, the consequences can be shattering. If you suspect that a medical professional caused your baby’s injury during childbirth, it is important to speak to someone as soon as possible. Hospitals…
In Dockswell v. Bethesda Memorial Hospital, Inc., a Florida appeals court recently held that a surgical patient who claimed a nurse negligently left a medical instrument in his body was not entitled to a jury instruction that the presence of a foreign object in a patient’s body creates a presumption…
Different types of lawsuits have different procedural requirements in the state of Florida. Among these specialized procedures are the stringent pre-suit notice requirements for medical negligence cases as detailed in Section 766.106 of the Florida Statutes. If you or someone you know has been injured in a medical negligence case,…