Category Archives: Medical Malpractice
7 Tips on How to Avoid Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a serious issue that can have devastating consequences for patients and healthcare providers alike. While it’s not always possible to prevent every error, there are several steps that both patients and medical professionals can take to minimize the risk of malpractice. Here are seven tips on how to avoid medical malpractice…. Read More »
Navigating Tampa’s Medical Malpractice Landscape
In the heart of Tampa, Florida, where the sun shines bright, and the gulf breeze is ever-present, exists a complex and often daunting landscape – the realm of medical malpractice law. As trusted Florida trial lawyers, we are here to guide you through this intricate terrain, armed with decades of experience, unwavering dedication, and… Read More »
How to Identify and Pursue a Medical Malpractice Case
Medical malpractice cases can be complex and overwhelming. Whether you or a loved one has been impacted by a medical mistake, it is important to know your rights and how to seek justice. In this blog post, our experienced trial attorneys at Gunn Law Group P.A. provide a step-by-step guide on identifying and pursuing… Read More »
Your Legal Rights 101: Understanding Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Medical Malpractice Cases
At Gunn Law Group P.A., we believe in empowering our clients with knowledge. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to help you understand the basics of personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice cases. By comprehending these complex legal areas, you can better understand your rights and make informed decisions. Personal Injury Personal… Read More »
What is the “Standard of Care” in Medical Malpractice Cases?
Medical malpractice cases can be incredibly complex and difficult to understand, particularly regarding legal concepts, such as the standard of care. Patients who have suffered harm due to medical malpractice or suspect their healthcare provider has not followed the appropriate standard of care may feel overwhelmed and confused. What is the “Standard of Care?”… Read More »
Things You Can do to Help Your Medical Malpractice Case
Be Well During Tough Times Medical malpractice cases can be complex and overwhelming, but with the right approach, you can make things much smoother when dealing with a medical malpractice case. In this blog, learn what you can do to help your medical malpractice case go more smoothly. From allowing your attorney to handle… Read More »
What Are the Leading Causes of Wrongful Death in Hospitals?
When you go to the hospital, you expect that you’ll receive a high standard of care. With all the medical equipment, cutting-edge technology, and trained staff, you expect to be treated to the best of their ability. Yet some who check into the hospital for major and minor illnesses alike never go home. There… Read More »
The Most Common Kind of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a complex subject. While surgical errors are the most recognized kind of malpractice, medical negligence most often happens in your average doctor’s office. To explain why that is, we need to look at the most common kind of medical malpractice. Misdiagnosis According to the BMJ, a medical trade journal, misdiagnosis is… Read More »
Why Hospital Staff Give the Wrong Medication
There’s a big problem in hospitals across America. Each year, more than 1.5 million patients have their health jeopardized due to receiving the wrong medication while in the hospital. While these never events should not occur at all, it is important to understand why hospital staff may give patients the wrong medication and what… Read More »
How Often Do Surgeons Leave Tools Inside a Patient?
You have a “routine” surgery and, weeks later, find yourself with an unexpected discomfort around the surgical site. As weeks go on, it becomes so painful that you ask your doctor about it. After an X-ray, you find out that the surgeon left one of their tools inside your body during the operation. While… Read More »