Tag Archives: Florida Wrongful Death

Feres Doctrine Makes it Next to Impossible to Sue the Military for Medical Malpractice

By Pendas Law Firm | Posted on August 1, 2016

According to Military Times, 2,111 administrative claims for medical malpractice were filed against the Army, Navy, and Air Force medical hospitals and medical centers from 2010-2015. Of those 2,111 claims, 254 resulted in medical malpractice lawsuits. In 2015 alone, 174 “sentinel events” – or unexpected occurrences resulting in death or serious physical or psychological… Read More »

Sixteen Injured In Two-vehicle Crash In West Palm Beach

By Pendas Law Firm | Posted on March 8, 2016

Sixteen people were recently injured in an overnight accident on Okeechobee Boulevard near Congress Avenue, sending several to area hospitals with traumatic injuries. Thankfully, no fatalities were reported but some may have a long road to recovery ahead of them. The crash occurred around 1 am when a van carrying 14 passengers was cut… Read More »

Florida Declares Caps on Medical Malpractice Claims Unconstitutional

By Pendas Law Firm | Posted on April 13, 2015

The Florida Supreme Court declared late last month that the caps limiting the amount that a victim can receive in a medical malpractice lawsuit unconstitutional. Declared in a 5-2 decision from the panel of judges, plaintiffs’ lawyers have hailed the decision as a landmark for medical malpractice victims, while medical professionals declared that it… Read More »

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Auto accident involving defective airbag

$1,035,200.00

Death resulting from hospital turning away patient

$600,000.00

Auto accident involving tractor trailer

$550,000.00

Auto accident involving a work vehicle

$345,000.00

Slip and fall at a hotel bathroom

$340,000.00

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