Hospital negligence is a silent killer that causes the death of many patients every year. It also causes disability and injury to others. Fortunately, the law allows you to seek compensation if a hospital’s negligence caused your injury. You probably wonder, How do you prove when a hospital is negligent? Proving hospital negligence can be...
HCA Florida Hospital Malpractice Lawsuits
At Senior Justice Law Firm, our attorneys focus on patient neglect cases. Bed sores, falls, and patient neglect is never an acceptable outcome of an HCA Florida hospitalization. Let our decades of experience help maximize your case’s impact. We care. We know what you are going through. And we’ve successfully handled cases like yours before....
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Lawsuits & Citations
Encompass Health is the largest owner and operator of post-acute and rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. As of 2024, they have 150+ facilities across 36 states. In Florida, Encompass Health has 19 currently operating facilities. The company will also be opening locations in Kissimmee and Naples soon. Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals are licensed as...
Average Settlement for Hospital Negligence in Florida
Hospital negligence is a silent killer that causes the death of many patients every year. It also causes disability and injury to others. Fortunately, the law allows you to seek compensation if a hospital’s negligence caused your injury. You probably wonder, How do you prove when a hospital is negligent? Proving hospital negligence can be...
Which Hospitals in Florida Have Sovereign Immunity?
Serving Florida Office Location: 412 E Madison Street, Suite 908 Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: 813-616-5999 Florida has strict sovereign immunity laws that protect certain hospitals from negligence and malpractice lawsuits. Sovereign immunity means the government owns or operates the hospital, so it is ‘immune’ from a civil lawsuit. However, litigants in Florida are not completely...
Mary Black Health System Settles Patient Fall Case for $285,000
Recently, the Mary Black Health System (now known as Cherokee Medical Center) settled a patient fall lawsuit for $285,000, plus attorneys fees and costs. The Cherokee Medical Center hospital fall case involved a 76 year old patient suffering from dementia who fell and broke her ankle. Our elder abuse attorneys explain the facts surrounding this...
Why Do Medical Malpractice Cases Take So Long to Settle?
Most clients are shocked at how long medical malpractice cases take to settle. There is a common misconception that hospitals or insurance companies will fear exposure and pay a hefty settlement early on in the case. Unfortunately, medical malpractice is one of the most litigious subcategories of personal injury. Many medical liability cases do not...
Should I Release my Family Member’s Body to the Medical Examiner for Autopsy?
You receive a call from the funeral home. There is reason to believe your family member died an accidental death, and the medical examiner would like to do an autopsy. Should you consent to releasing your loved one’s body for autopsy by the medical examiner? This is no easy decision, so it is important that...
When Does a Hospital Create an Adverse Incident Report?
Mandatory Reporting of Adverse Incidents in Florida Hospitals Florida law requires that adverse incidents in hospitals must be reported to government agencies. This hospital accident and injury data is tracked and monitored. Usually, the reported incidents can be obtained by the public. The adverse incident report is always available to the effected patient or the...
Binding Arbitration in Florida Medical Malpractice Cases
Claimants May Use “Pre-Suit Voluntary Binding Arbitration” To Their Advantage in Florida Medical Malpractice Cases Is Binding Arbitration Worth it in Florida Med Mal Claims? Medical malpractice cases are notorious for their complexity and costliness. In an effort to minimize the risks associated with bringing a medical malpractice claim, the Florida Legislature allows either party,...
