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15 October
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Miya Marcano Family Looking for Justice, Takes Aim at Apartment Complex Negligent Security Where She Lived

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in Negligence, Negligent Security, Wrongful Death
Apartment Complex Negligent Security

Published October 3, 2021 • Updated on October 4, 2021 at 10:12 am Family blames apartment complex negligent security in her killing. The family of slain college student Miya Marcano is calling for justice in the wake of her death and taking aim at the apartment complex where she lived. "We believe that this apartment complex was negligent in a number of things that they did," Marcano family attorney Daryl K. Washington said at a news conference with the family Sunday. Washington said the family plans to "hold those responsible accountable" in her death. Orange County investigators said they believed the prime suspect Armando...

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20 September
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Medication And Malpractice-Related Birth Injuries

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in Birth Injury, Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Negligence, Wrongful Death
malpractice-related birth injuries

Among the various types of medical malpractice-related birth injuries are those involving medications. Such birth injuries can result from overmedication, improper medication, or even a lack of medicating, and can occur at any stage from the onset of pregnancy to the postpartum "after-the-birth" phase. Mother, child, or both may be affected. For example, if a drug is prescribed for a pregnant woman and she has a known but overlooked contraindication to its use that results in harm to her and/or her unborn child or children, the result may be one or more medical malpractice-related birth injuries. In cases involving multiple births, the...

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30 August
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The Many Faces of Medical Malpractice Negligence in Florida

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in Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Negligence, Nursing Home Abuse, Wrongful Death
medical malpractice negligence

Medical malpractice negligence can involve a variety of different individuals and entities in a myriad of scenarios. Regardless of who was involved in the occurrence and the type of situation, medical malpractice negligence in Florida is defined as being based on provider or entity actions that represent a breach of the prevailing medical standard of care as defined by Florida law.1 Some of the individuals who may be involved include: Doctors Nurses Physician assistants Medical staff Specialists Lab technicians Dentists Dental assistants Dental hygienists Entities that may be involved in negligence include: Hospitals Medical offices Medical care facilities Dental offices Military medical facilities Nursing homes Outpatient facilities and centers Medical laboratories Imaging centers Medical malpractice negligence can occur at any...

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24 August
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Mallard & Sharp Win $33.8 Million Dollar Medical Malpractice Verdict

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in Awards, Honors & Accolades, Birth Injury, Current Investigations, M&S In The News, Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Negligence
Birth Injury Lawyer

Mallard & Sharp, P.A. were counsel for a $33.8 Million dollar medical malpractice verdict that was the Largest Medical Malpractice Verdict in the State of Florida in 2017 in the case of MARLA DIXON, EARL REESE-THORNTON, and ER v. The United States of America, of E.R., a minor, Case No.: 1:15-cv- 23502. The case involved a doctor who lied and changed medical records after he failed to perform an emergency C-section to deliver plaintiff E.R. when the doctor was on his cell phone with his stock broker. THE CASE WAS TURNED DOWN BY OTHER ATTORNEYS before Mallard & Sharp, P.A. became involved. RICHARD SHARP AND FOUNDING FIRM...

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27 July
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Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy Brain Injury During Birth: Proving Medical Malpractice & Negligence

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in Birth Injury, Current Investigations, Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Negligence
Brain Injury During Birth

Traumatic Brain Injury During Birth in infants is a heartbreaking and all-too-common experience for many new parents. There are an array of causes, including Cerebral Palsy, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, brachial plexus palsy (Erb’s palsy), and others, which can be the result of breech-birth complications, C-section injuries, or medical malpractice negligence—or a combination of these and other factors. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in particular have been reported as the leading cause of death and disability in children, with instrumental delivery being noted as a major cause.1  Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a type of brain damage caused by oxygen deprivation and limited...

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05 June
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The Many Faces Of Negligence: A Legal Overview

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in Negligence
Negligence

Negligence is the overall legal term used when an individual’s or entity’s actions have resulted in a provably preventable accident or action that caused harm to another. There are many types of negligence, including those involving car accidents, medical malpractice, and neglect of the elderly and handicapped in nursing homes and assisted living centers. Other scenarios that may result in legal claims include, but are not limited to: - Birth Injuries- Negligent Security- Surgical Errors- Nursing Errors- Construction Accidents- Dog Bites- Drownings- Trucking Accidents- Boating Accidents- Slip & Fall Accidents- Product Liability- Insurance Issues- General Negligence In Florida, negligence laws are highly focused...

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21 May
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COVID-19 And Birth Injuries Including Medical Malpractice Negligence

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in Birth Injury, Covid-19, Current Investigations, Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Negligence, Wrongful Death
COVID-19 and birth injuries

Both COVID-19 and birth injuries create difficult and even devastating situations that can wreak havoc on the lives of individuals and families. But when COVID-19 is the cause of birth injuries — including deaths — due to medical malpractice negligence, new circumstances emerge and different legal strategies are required to ensure justice and secure financial resources for medical needs. According to the CDC, those who are pregnant or were recently pregnant carry an increased risk of becoming severely ill or dying from COVID-19 compared with those who are not pregnant. 1 This includes illness that requires pregnant individuals to be hospitalized,...

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12 April
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Ten Types Of Patient Discharge Medical Malpractice Negligence

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in Birth Injury, Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence, Negligence, Wrongful Death
Patient Discharge

Medical malpractice negligence takes many forms, including those involving patient discharge negligence. It may involve doctors, medical staff, specialists, hospitals, medical offices, and medical care facilities. All forms of medical malpractice negligence in Florida are based on actions that represent a breach of the prevailing medical standard of care as defined by Florida law.1 The following are ten scenarios involving patient discharge negligence: 1. Premature Discharge This occurs when a patient is released from a hospital or other medical facility too soon, before his or her medical condition has been appropriately stabilized and it is safe for the individual to return home. 2. Discharge...

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12 March
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Types Of Medical Malpractice & Medical Negligence

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in Birth Injury, Medical Malpractice, Medical Negligence
malpractice

While medical malpractice and medical negligence are often thought of as one in the same, in actuality they are distinctly different. In many cases, however, they occur together. The line that separates medical malpractice from medical negligence is intent. Malpractice is the intentional deviation from established standards of care, while negligence is associated with accidents, oversight, and other unintentional actions. Types of medical malpractice include:Doctor/physician malpracticeHospital malpractice Anesthesia errorsNursing malpracticeSurgical malpracticeDefective medical devices Some examples:• Medication errors, including failure to review all medications a patient is taking and confirming contraindications to use of any particular medication• Failure to monitor patients, improper care,...

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01 February
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Top Conditions Involving Negligent Security Lawsuits

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in Negligence, Negligent Security, Wrongful Death
negligent security lawsuits

From residences to businesses, having proper and effective security is a serious consideration. Apartment buildings, condominiums, private communities, and country clubs, as well as commercial properties including office buildings, rv parks, professional campuses, and industrial parks, all require efficient systems to protect individuals and property. When such security is unavailable or compromised, injuries, rapes, robberies, and even deaths have been known to occur. The top conditions involved with negligent security lawsuits include: 1. Inadequate or nonexistent lighting, including "blind spots" in otherwise well-lit areas 2. Inadequate or nonexistent camera surveillance, including "blind spots" in otherwise good camera areas 3. Improperly trained security personnel...

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