Types of Dangerous Drugs Involved in Product Liability Lawsuits All medications that are on the market today have gone through a rigorous testing and approval process and are generally considered to be safe for use as long as they are prescribed by a doctor and used as intended. However, not…
Earlier this month, Shands Hospital settled a qui tam lawsuit in which the Hospital was accused of submitting false Medicare and Medicaid claims for inpatient procedures. The qui tam or “whistleblower” (as the field of law is commonly referred to) suit was filed in 2008 under the Florida False Claims…
Can I File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? When a loved one unexpectedly passes, friends and family are left to deal with many confusing details and expenses. When a wrongful death was caused by the negligence of a third party (whether an individual, a company, or other legal entity), Florida law…
What Industries Have Human Trafficking? Human trafficking is a criminal enterprise that has permeated through a number of Florida industries and caused widespread suffering among those held in captivity. Human trafficking is modern slavery and affects not just those at the fringes of society or lower class but can claim…
Human Trafficking Lawsuits Against Liable Florida Hotels Florida communities and lives are regularly harmed by the continued horrors of human trafficking that continue to plague cities throughout the United States. This illegal enterprise that makes profits off of the suffering of human beings has long permeated beyond the fringes of…
Zantac is one of many medications used to decrease the symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux. In exchange, however, some patients might develop cancer or experience Zantac cancer symptoms. If you or a loved one has already taken Zantac, learn what your legal options are by talking with an experienced product…
Are Nursing Home’s Liable for Employee Caused Abuse and Neglect? The answer to the above question is, generally, yes. Nursing homes can be liable for harm caused by their employees because of the legal doctrine of respondeat superior (Latin for, “let the master answer”). This doctrine holds that a company…
Transvaginal Mesh Defective Medical Device Lawsuits Transvaginal Mesh is an extremely controversial product that is highly debated in the medical and legal fields because of its lack of efficacy. Throughout the years of continued use, many women have had resulting adverse reactions that are often debilitating and life-threatening. Transvaginal Mesh…
Nursing Home Negligence and Improper Hiring and Supervision Employers always need to find the right people for the job, especially when that job is providing care to the elderly or to children. To that end, there are very strict staffing procedures in place that are designed to ensure that only…
What is Zantac? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on September 13, 2019, that low levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) were detected in Zantac. NDMA is a carcinogen, and was found in many drugs over the past few years. Most recently, high levels of NDMA were found in a…
