Medical Error News – Fl Medical Malpractice Attorneys
News Archive US leads the way in medical errors WASHINGTON – According to a recent survey, patients in the United States reported elevated rates of medical errors, disorganized doctor visits, and more out-of-pocket expenses than patients in Canada, Britain, Germany, Austria, and New Zealand. Statistics show that thirty-four percent of U.S. patients received wrong medication, […]
Jackson Memorial Liable in Death of Premature Baby
News Archive Jackson Memorial Liable in Death of Premature Baby The Miami-Dade Circuit Court ruled on August 2, 2007 that Jackson Memorial Hospital was liable for the death of premature infant, Ryan Rodriguez, on February 10, 2005. Ryan’s mother, Odette Acanda, was seven months pregnant when her doctor sent her to Jackson Memorial Hospital, concerned […]
Recent News – Personal Injury Attorneys, Auto Accidents
News Archive Driver On Cell Phone Kills Two Children If an Orlando couple gets its wish, Florida drivers will be required to use hands-free earpieces when using cell phones in their cars. Anjelica Velez, 5, and her sister Victoria, 2, were killed by a driver who was talking on a cell phone. The two little […]
Patients Have Right to Medical Records
The Florida Supreme Court ruled that patients have a right to check records of past errors made by doctors and hospitals. The hospitals and doctors have been reluctant to produce records of past errors, but the Court ruled that voters adopted a “Patient’s Right To Know” in November 2004.
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WFTV Reports Martinez Manglardi Case
November 28, 2007: WFTV reports that Martinez Manglardi is representing an Orange County, FL man who was injured when paramedics attempted to transport him to the hospital for a diabetic emergency. Astolfo Lugo, Sr. broke his hip, both of his shoulders and suffered spinal fractures. Read the full article at WFTV.com.
Merck Agrees to Pay $4.85 Billion to Settle Claims
November 9, 2007: Merck & Co agreed to pay $4.85 billion to settle claims that its painkiller Vioxx caused heart attacks and strokes. Vioxx was prescribed to 80 million patients from May 1999 to September 2004, when it was voluntarily recalled by Merck. Following the recall, suits were filed on behalf of 47,000 claimants across the US. “Great […]
The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Orange County, FL
October 30, 2007: the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Orange County, FL ruled that medical malpractice caps on award damages are unconstitutional. A statute enacted in 2003 provided caps on damages. The Court ruled that this statute is contradicted by the Florida Constitution, Article I, Section 26 that was made part of the State Constitution by […]
Child Safety Seat Recalls
BRITAX CHILD SAFETY, INC; a manufacturer of Child Safety Seats has recalled 24 different model numbers of their products. The reason stated on government documents is: “…seats were manufactured with a softer chest pad material that may be bitten or chewed into pieces by a child using the seat.” & ” If the child bites […]
Apopka Personal Injury Attorneys New Office
News Archive Apopka Personal Injury Attorneys New Office The law offices of Martinez, Manglardi, PA committed to better serve Central Florida, have now set their sights on the Apopka community for their recent expansion of a third Central Florida location. With all the growth Central Florida has experienced, the City of Apopka, located just 12 […]
