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As the state of Florida nears 5,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and over 60 deaths, many Floridians worry that they might get infected with the coronavirus. But what if COVID-19 is misdiagnosed? Or what if a hospital fails to treat a coronavirus patient in a timely manner? Can you sue for medical malpractice in any of such cases? Or do…
The world’s attention seems to be focused on nothing but the coronavirus pandemic, which has killed over 32,000 people and infected more than 680,000 globally. However, no one canceled auto accidents and other traumatic events that may give rise to a personal injury case. However, the pandemic itself – as well as the resulting quarantine and stay-at-home orders in Florida…
While watching police chases on television or YouTube can be quite thrilling and exciting, being a witness in immediate proximity can be terrifying. As multiple police cars and the pursued vehicle drive recklessly in a high-speed chase, witnesses, bystanders, and other motorists can get hurt. Hot pursuit chases often involve vehicles running red lights, speeding, and even traveling over sidewalks.…
Can residents’ coronavirus (COVID-19) infections caused by nursing home negligence lead to lawsuits? As President Donald Trump declared a national emergency due to the coronavirus outbreak, citizens across the nation are worried about the spread of the deadly virus. As of March 14, at least 50 people died from the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S., while the worldwide…
The U.S. Department of Justice is launching a task force to target abuse and neglect in nursing homes, as statistics show about 5 million elders are abused each year. According to Law360, the DOJ task force will focus on “grossly substandard care” in nursing homes across the nation. The National Nursing Home Initiative (NNHI), the new DOJ task force, will…
The third case of coronavirus was reported in Florida after a Hillsborough County woman tested “presumptive positive.” The woman is the sister of a 20-year-old woman who already had the virus, according to the Miami Herald. “Presumptive positive” means that authorities have not yet confirmed the test. The woman is isolating herself in Florida. Now that coronavirus is in Hillsborough…