Katie’s Story: A Life Forever Changed by Spinal Epidural Abscess A Joyful Day Takes a Terrifying Turn Katie*, a healthy 35 year old mom of two, is celebrating the fourth of July with her family, swimming in the pool with her daughters. As she steps out of the pool, she notices that her toes and […]

When the Hospital Admits Negligence The Hospital admitted that my family was hurt by negligence, and wants to negotiate directly. What should I do?  In short, contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney.   The medical malpractice attorneys at Paul | Knopf | Bigger have decades of experience. Over the years, we have litigated a wide […]

Hospital Transfer Delay Cases and Emergency Preparedness While hospitals frequently advertise that they’re ready for any emergency, in many instances, that’s just not true.  Many Florida hospitals lack the services needed to deal with certain emergencies, causing a transfer delay.  While patients assume that a hospital has every type of doctor available at a moment’s […]

Negligence in Delayed Stroke Diagnosis in Florida When it comes to stroke, any health care provider will tell you “time is brain.” You may have seen billboards instructing you to act F.A.S.T. when you see the signs of stroke. A delayed stroke diagnosis can be devastating. While some delays are outside of a hospital’s control—such […]

It is normal for injured patients, or even the families of patients who have died, to question their own actions and role in causing a bad outcome. And indeed, Florida law, like the law of the vast majority of states, allows the conduct of the patient or injured individual to be considered by the jury, […]