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Fall Injury Risks in the Emergency Room

Published on: May 8, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

In Colorado, Florida, and many other states, emergency rooms are common sites of slip and fall injuries. While there haven’t many studies about ER falls specifically, research shows that in inpatient hospital units in general falls happen at a rate of 1.3 to 8.9 per 1,000 patient days. These falls can lead to additional injuries or serious complications for already very ill patients.

If you’ve suffered an injury in a Colorado or South Florida emergency room or have lost a loved one due to a fall in an ER, contact the compassionate, family-based legal team at Flaxman Law Group. Our boutique law firm has medical malpractice attorneys who can review your rights and explain whether you might be able to seek compensation in your case, so you and your family can focus on healing.

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Colorado and Florida Medical Malpractice Involving Cosmetic Treatments

Published on: April 17, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other agencies and health departments announced that they were investigating injuries caused by mishandled or counterfeit Botox. These incidents happened in nine states, including Colorado and Florida, and placed a renewed focus on medical malpractice and injuries caused by cosmetic procedures. So far, 19 people are reported to have been affected.

If you’ve suffered any injury when getting Botox or any other cosmetic treatment, contact Flaxman Law Group for a free consultation with a Hollywood or Colorado accident attorney. Let’s talk about whether you may have a claim, so you can seek financial recovery that can help you pay for medical treatment, lost wages, and more.

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Missed Diagnoses in Hollywood

Published on: March 15, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

A missed diagnosis happens when a doctor or other medical practitioner fails to detect an illness in a patient. This can have devastating consequences for a patient, including delayed treatment or missed treatment opportunities. In cases where cancer or another life-threatening illness is missed, patients may not get needed treatment in time and can face a much-shortened life.

If you’ve had a doctor or other medical professional miss a diagnosis or misdiagnose you, contact Flaxman Law Group for a consultation with a Hollywood medical malpractice claims lawyer. We can review your situation and answer your questions.

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Appendix Cancer, Delays, and the Role of a Florida Personal Injury Attorney

Published on: August 9, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

August is Appendix Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to review this cancer as well as the risk of missed or delayed diagnoses. Flaxman Law Group, a family law firm with offices in Miami, Homestead, and Hollywood, has worked with many families who have been affected by medical malpractice. If your cancer diagnosis was delayed or missed, contact us for a free accident consultation with a Florida medical malpractice attorney.

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Dental Malpractice Claims

Published on: January 18, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Dentists, dental hygienists, and oral surgeons have a crucial role to play in giving us beautiful smiles and promoting good oral health. Oral hygiene has even been linked to overall good health, so these medical professionals are an important part of our overall well-being.

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While many people are nervous about going to the dentist, most do expect to have excellent care. In Hollywood, Homestead, Miami, and surrounding areas, there are a number of highly skilled and respected dentists, orthodontists, and other oral care specialists. In fact, people travel from all over the country and even from other parts of the world to see specialists in this area.

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Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Claim If I Experienced Delayed Care?

Published on: January 12, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Medical negligence is a significant problem across America. According to a study in the journal Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, over 250,000 Americans die each year due to medical errors, making this the third-leading cause of death in the country. Many of these errors are preventable.

Medical errors can take many forms. Wrong site surgery, preventable infections, drug errors, and other instances of negligence lead to complications and even fatalities. Today, though, let’s take a closer look at another common cause of medical malpractice claims: delayed care.

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Emergency Room Malpractice

Published on: January 6, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Patients go to the emergency room when they’re suffering serious, potentially life-threatening illnesses and injuries, including strokes, broken bones, appendicitis, and other conditions. These patients expect timely, quality care.

In some cases, however, the outcomes are not what patients want. Delayed care, misdiagnosis, and other problems can occur in the ER.

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Reducing the Risk of Misdiagnosis: Communicating With Your Doctor

Published on: January 4, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Misdiagnosis is a major cause of personal injury, fatalities, and complications in America. In the United States, about 12 million patients are misdiagnosed, with up to 80,000 people dying each year from these misdiagnoses.

Misdiagnosis happens for many reasons. Doctors may be busy or they may fail to carefully consider a patient’s symptoms. They may not run necessary tests. In some cases, however, communication can play a role.

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Emergency Room Malpractice

Published on: November 2, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

When someone goes to a Florida emergency room, of course they expect excellent care during what can be a life-threatening situation. Florida hospitals and healthcare are some of the best in the world. Unfortunately, the busyness of ERs can mean malpractice can happen.

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Sustaining an Injury in a Health Facility

Published on: October 28, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

We go to clinics and health facilities to get medical care and to heal from illnesses and injuries. Most of us don’t expect to get injured or ill in a doctor’s office or hospital, but it does happen.

Medical facilities of all kinds are expected to care for their patients and visitors. This means taking care of building maintenance, hiring security guards where needed, and working to provide a safe facility for patients. When they fail to do this, they can be held liable if someone is injured.

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