Medical malpractice law and a malpractice compensation claim aim to provide financial compensation to victims of medical malpractice.
In addition, medical malpractice law also aims to deter and penalize the acts of medical malpractice or negligence by hospitals, medical practitioners, and medical authorities.
If you feel like you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice, look into your options to be able to fight for your rights and right the wrong.
Medical mistakes are fairly common in the state of Florida, especially Orlando and all over United States.
Knowing what steps to take if you suddenly do not feel well after a surgery or medical procedure is extremely beneficial. Knowing a bit about the medical malpractice law in your state will also be helpful.
Medical malpractice may happen in different ways such as through a wrongful diagnosis or treatment, substandard care, neglectful prescription of medication, and failure to obtain informed consent before performing a medical procedure. Common circumstances also include –
Sometimes a product – even a new product – fails due to a defect and it causes a serious injury or death. In recent years, we have seen product failures in tire blowout cases, vehicle rollover cases, and airbag deployment cases. Many products liability cases involve a manufacturing defect in which one product was not manufactured properly. That is, the design of the product was proper, but something happened in the manufacturing process such that one particular product was not assembled according to specifications and the defective product was sold to an innocent consumer. The product failed and people were seriously hurt. In such a case, the wrecked or damaged product needs to be inspected, tested and preserved. If it can be shown that the product was in a defective condition and unreasonably dangerous, a products liability case can be pursued.
Another type of products liability case occurs when a product is improperly designed and the entire product line is defective. In this type of case, every product that rolled off of the manufacturer’s assembly line is defective and unreasonably dangerous. Such products are often recalled. If an accident occurs because of the product defect, the wrecked or damaged product needs to be inspected, tested and preserved.
A third type of products liability case occurs when someone modifies a product in a way that makes the product defective and unreasonably dangerous. Again, a very important issue is to preserve the wrecked or damaged product so it can be inspected and tested.
Products liability cases generally require one or more expert witnesses to inspect the wrecked or damaged product, review the design specifications, and provide engineering or manufacturing quality control opinions to determine whether a product was defective and unreasonably dangerous. We have handled such cases in the past, and we have the ability to locate and hire the experts that are needed to prove a particular case.
If you or a friend or family member have been injured as the result of a product defect, we would be happy to discuss the facts of your case with you. Please call our office for a free consultation.
Many trucks are so big and powerful that they destroy everything in their path when they are involved in an accident. As a result, if you are hit by a truck, you are likely to be injured and to miss a lot of work.
Truck drivers are required to keep certain log books to document the amount of time or miles that they have been driving on a particular day. This information is important because it may show that a truck driver was overly tired at the time of the accident, and that his tiredness contributed to causing the accident.
Mr. Starker has handled many trucking accident cases over the years. If you or a friend or family member has been injured in a trucking accident, please contact our office for a free consultation.
We have come to believe that there is no such thing as a minor motorcycle accident. If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, you will probably be seriously hurt and will need to be taken to the hospital. You may incur a lot of medical bills, miss a lot of work and it may take a long time for you to heal. The law in Florida is different for motorcycle accidents compared to car accidents. We can explain the differences to you, and can help you with all of the medical bills and paperwork that will probably be coming your way if you are involved in a motorcycle accident.
Mr. Starker is an avid motorcycle rider and he has handled many motorcycle accident cases over the years. If you or a friend or family member has been injured in a motorcycle accident, please contact our office for a free consultation.
Heavy rainstorms are one of the top causes of auto accidents in the United States. Although Florida is known as the Sunshine State, we have some terrific rain storms. Knowing some basic safety tips on how to better handle your vehicle during a rain storm will help you avoid a car accident.
Make sure your automobile is in great condition.
Tires matter. Your tires must have sufficient tread. Tire tread is designed to channel water away from the space between the tire and the road. Sufficient tire tread enables the tire to grip the road properly and allows you to maintain control of your vehicle. If you have “bald tires,” or insufficient tread, the tire will ride on water rather than on pavement. We know this as hydroplaning, and it will cause you to lose control of your car. It is well know that the faster you are traveling, the more likely you are to hydroplane.
Windshield wipers matter. You cannot see where you are going if your wipers will not remove excess water from your windshield. Windshield wipers are not very expensive, and most do it yourself auto parts stores will help you install new wipers for no charge.
Do not use cruise control in the rain. Cruise control is designed so that your vehicle maintains a certain speed without using the gas pedal. On most vehicles, cruise control works by ensuring that your tires continue to spin at a chosen speed. When the roads are wet, one or more tires may contact a puddle of water, and this puddle of water may cause the tire to hydroplane or to stop spinning at the same speed. When this happens, your vehicle slows down. When your vehicle slows down, the cruise control engages and the vehicle accelerates in an effort to return the vehicle to the chosen speed. You now have a vehicle that is hydroplaning or slowing due to water on the pavement, and a cruise control system that is causing the vehicle to accelerate. You are out of control because instead of continuing to slow down due to contact with water, you are accelerating. In short, do not use cruise control in the rain, or when there is water build up on the street.
Give more allowance to your travel time.
The rain requires all drivers to drive slower than usual. This is due to visibility concerns, the hazards of a slippery road and a lessened ability to stop your vehicle on wet pavement. Given that you must drive slower in the rain, please allow yourself more time travel time when it rains. Allowing extra time will help prevent you from driving too fast for conditions and will help prevent vehicular accidents.
Be alert.
Keeping both hands on the steering wheel, both eyes on the road, and avoiding doing unnecessary things such as talking on the phone or texting will improve your reaction time. It is harder to see the road and other vehicles when it is raining. If it is harder for you to see things, it is harder for the other drivers as well. Since it is often the other guy that is your biggest hazard, be aware that other drivers may not appreciate the risks of driving in heavy rain. When it is raining, you must be more alert than normal because other drivers will be driving worse than normal.
Always keep a safe distance.
It is more difficult to stop your vehicle on wet roads compared to dry roads. Given that your brakes will not stop your vehicle as quickly on a wet road, be aware that you must apply your brakes earlier and allow more stopping time when it is raining. Braking earlier and with less force than normal is the safer choice. Always keep a safe distance from vehicles in front of you when driving in the rain. This gives you the space you need to safely stop your vehicle.
When in an auto accident, know this.
Accidents happen even when people are careful. If you are involved in an accident, ask everyone involved whether they are injured. Call the police and get the names and telephone numbers of any witnesses. If possible, take pictures of the vehicles before they are moved. Exchange insurance information with the other drivers and call your insurance company to report the accident. If there is any question about an injury, it is wise to allow a physician to check you out. If you think you may be involved in a legal case, get yourself accomplished auto accident attorneys Orlando to help you with your case. Getting the services of a law firm such as Starker Law will be very beneficial. Established more than 15 years ago by Jeffrey D. Starker, Esq., Starker Law has grown because of its many successful cases. Knowing that the people fighting for your rights are well experienced and knowledgeable will help you during these trying times.
Jeffrey D. Starker, Esq., has been an insurance and injury lawyer in Orlando, Florida, for over 15 years. Mr. Starker formerly represented insurance companies, and he currently represents people that have been injured in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, and many other accidents.
