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Proving a Medical Malpractice Claim

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on December 16, 2016November 1, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

Every day, many South Floridians rely on the competence of doctors, pharmacists, nurses and other medical professionals to ensure they receive correct the diagnoses, medications, treatments and surgical procedures they need. Sadly, some medical professionals fail in their care of patients, causing serious injuries and even death. If you are able to prove all of […] Read More

Florida Hospitals Score Below Average in Federal Ratings

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on August 2, 2016October 30, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released ratings for hospitals throughout the nation revealing that the majority of Florida hospitals rank below the national average. If were injured because of poor medical care while staying in a Florida hospital, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and […] Read More

Alarming Number of Patients Suffer Harm in In-Patient Rehab Facilities

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on July 25, 2016November 1, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

A recent study conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General found that 29 percent of those admitted to inpatient rehab hospitals experienced an adverse event during their stay, including incidents like infections, medication errors and pressure ulcers. If you or a loved one has been injured in a hospital, […] Read More

Electronic Hand Hygiene Monitoring Decreases MRSA Infections

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on July 14, 2016October 30, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

A recent study has found that electronic hand monitoring systems can help improve healthcare professionals’ compliance with hand hygiene guidelines, which can effectively reduce the rate of hospital-acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. MRSA infections are caused by a type of staph bacteria that is resistant to many forms of antibiotics and is very difficult […] Read More

One Percent of Physicians Responsible for Large Share of Medical Malpractice Claims

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on March 10, 2016November 1, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

Stanford researchers have revealed that one percent of doctors are linked to approximately one-third of all paid medical malpractice claims. The study found that those physicians share a common set of characteristics related to gender, age, practice area and prior malpractice claims. The study found that physicians who are most prone to receive a malpractice […] Read More

Drug-Related Errors Commonly Take Place During Surgeries

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on January 11, 2016October 31, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

A new study has revealed that medication errors during surgery occur at a shockingly high frequency. Almost 50 percent of surgeries taking place at one of the nations top hospitals, Massachusetts General Hospital, had at least one drug-related error. That rate could be even higher in other U.S. hospitals. Medication errors have serious consequences, causing […] Read More

South Florida Hospitals Penalized for Infections, Mistakes

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on December 17, 2015November 1, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

Seven South Florida hospitals will see a one percent reduction in Medicare payments for 2016 as a penalty for high rates of potentially avoidable mistakes and injuries to patients. Hospital acquired infections can be especially dangerous for patients who are already in a weakened state in the hospital. If you or someone you loved has […] Read More

Commonly Misdiagnosed Medical Conditions

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on December 10, 2015October 30, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

As many as 98,000 patients die per year as the result of misdiagnoses, as well as other medical errors. Misdiagnosed medical conditions are potentially dangerous, leading patients to undergo unnecessary treatment, to never receive life-saving treatments, or to experience unneeded trauma which can cause injury or wrongful death . Have you experienced the adverse effects […] Read More

6 Diseases Doctors Commonly Misdiagnose

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on August 12, 2014October 27, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

When you have fallen ill, experience strange pains or have unexplained symptoms, the first place you’ll run to is your doctor’s office. After a battery of tests and answering a number of questions, you’re given a diagnosis. Weeks later though, your symptoms persist and you’re left wondering what went wrong. If you or someone you […] Read More

Is MRSA Invading Your Home?

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on July 29, 2014October 31, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

Although MRSA is often thought to be found only in hospitals, the superbug could actually be threatening your home. If you or someone you love has acquired an infection after a stay at a local hospital, the victim may be entitled to compensation for damages. A recent expose by a local newspaper revealed that dozens […] Read More

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