The risk of suffering unnecessary complications due to medical malpractice is a concern for patients and families across Florida. While all healthcare providers have a duty to ensure that they provide a professional standard of care, providers fall well below this standard far too often. This leaves patients and families […]
Category: Medical Malpractice
Telehealth practices can be tremendously helpful for patients who live in remote areas far from doctors. Telehealth can also protect healthcare providers and patients from exposure to infectious diseases. But telehealth benefits are probably outweighed by risks in many situations. Patients need to understand the risks and potential problems associated […]
The rise of telehealth is one of the biggest changes that the world of modern medicine has seen in recent years. Virtual appointments and treatment sessions are increasingly common, making it significantly easier for people to get the healthcare services they need. Yet, the risk of mistakes, errors and just […]
Technical advancements have helped doctors around the world treat and even cure a wide range of diseases, injuries and other ailments. But new procedures, like robotic surgery, also come with their own set of risks. Unfortunately, things can and sometimes do go wrong. At Searcy Denney, we help people in […]
Robotic surgery has been touted as a game changer for doctors and patients that makes various procedures more effective and easier to perform safely. But while the use of this tech to perform operations previously done by hand is rising, so too are concerns about the risks that come with […]
Patients often worry that medical providers have missed and failed to treat a dangerous medical condition. And they have good cause for fear because medical malpractice of this type is far too common and causes unnecessary suffering and death on a regular basis in Florida. However, patients also need to […]
Many people seek out the help of healthcare professionals or certified fitness coaches when they need assistance improving their health or addressing medical issues. Individuals giving health or fitness advice should be qualified to do so because Individuals seeking out fitness and health care advice often rely on the advice […]
Stem cell therapy and other forms of regenerative medicine promise to cure everything from aging to Zika virus—if the ads can be believed. Unfortunately, many unscrupulous practitioners are taking large sums of money for worthless treatments. What is even worse, is that all too often, patients suffer serious harm due […]
Women used to approach the birth of a child with fear for good reason—lack of medical knowledge and treatment options frequently led to injuries or death during childbirth. Today, modern medicine makes most birth injuries avoidable. But they still happen due to medical negligence. Both mothers and their children suffer […]
Dealing with a child’s health issues can be draining, and it can be especially overwhelming if you suspect they are the victims of medical malpractice. Unfortunately, medical malpractice claims involving children pose some unique challenges. Most importantly, trust your instincts. It is unlikely that the doctor or hospital will […]
