What is Medical Negligence?

Medical negligence is a legal concept surrounding the actions or inactions of healthcare providers or facilities that can have profound and sometimes life-altering consequences for patients and their families. When healthcare professionals fail to meet the expected standard of care and patients suffer, they may… read more

What Is the Difference Between Negligence and Negligence Per Se?

The term negligence is most commonly known in tort law within personal injury cases. Whether or not you are familiar with the term, knowing its definition can help you have an idea of what you might be facing with your case.  Negligence per se is… read more

The “Reasonable Person” Standard – What Does it Mean For My Florida Negligence Case?

Most personal injury cases are based on negligence claims. A person might be negligent if they failed to act with the same level of care that a reasonable person would have used in a similar situation. The “reasonable person” is used to judge what someone… read more