Clearwater, FL — Hit By Car, Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries
7JunClearwater, FL (October 28th, 2024) – A pedestrian was airlifted to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital after getting hit by a car on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard Sunday evening.
Author: Jim Magazine
James (Jim) Magazine is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial lawyer who has spent his career helping injured victims. Jim is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida since 1990 and is also admitted to practice at the Appellate level and admitted to the United States Supreme Court.
Pasco County, FL — Woman Hit and Killed After Falling From Truck
7JunPasco County, FL (October 24th, 2024) – A Port Richey woman was fatally injured early Thursday morning after falling out of a pick-up truck and getting struck by another vehicle on Ridge Road in Pasco County.
Tort Law: Breast Cancer – Medical and Legal Considerations
7JunSummary Breast cancer affects nearly 10% of women, and delays in its diagnosis often lead to medical malpractice cases. These cases generally fall into two categories: the misdiagnosis of a benign lump that turns out to be cancerous, and instances where no lump is detected during an examination. Proving negligence and causation in breast cancer […]
Several Laws Affect Breast Cancer and Patients
7JunWomen’s Health & Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) The Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) is a federal law that provides certain rights and protections to patients who choose to have breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. This law requires most health insurance plans that cover mastectomies also to cover breast reconstruction, prostheses and physical complications […]
Pursuing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit for Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis in Florida
7JunIf you or a loved one has been misdiagnosed with breast cancer in Florida, you may have grounds to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. To succeed, you must prove that the healthcare provider’s actions fell below the accepted standard of care, causing injury. Time Limits A lawsuit must be filed within two years of discovering […]
Key Types of Breast Cancer Malpractice in Florida
7JunEvery year, breast cancer represents approximately 30% of all new cancer diagnoses among women in the United States. Below, we present the latest facts and statistics regarding breast cancer to enhance awareness and understanding. According to Breastcancer.org, approximately 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point […]
