Standard of Care & Medical Malpractice

Standard of Care & Medical Malpractice

posted on Friday, June 24th, 2016 and is filed under Medical Malpractice

For many, the great state of Florida means fun, adventure, and sunshine, but with so many activities going on in Tampa and other cities in tourist hot spots across Florida, there is always the potential for accidents and injury. Whether...

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Medical Malpractice: What is NegligenceMedical Malpractice: What is Negligence

Medical Malpractice: What is Negligence?

posted on Friday, June 17th, 2016 and is filed under Medical Malpractice, Negligence

Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in America. What is medical malpractice? Simply stated, it is an occurrence where a medical professional or facility does not adhere to the accepted “standard of care” when attending to a...

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Bill and Alan

Building Business is Not the Business of the Florida Bar

posted on Wednesday, June 15th, 2016 and is filed under About Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore

Open Letter to Leaders and Members of The Florida Bar Re: Protecting the Public and Profession, Not Profits The Florida Bar should stop telling lawyers how to compete for more money from more clients. If the Bar won’t stop on...

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What do I Need to Start a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?

What do I Need to Start a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?

posted on Tuesday, June 14th, 2016 and is filed under Medical Malpractice, Uncategorized

If you think that you may have a medical malpractice claim, there are some basic steps you will need to complete, either before or after meeting with a Tampa medical malpractice lawyer. Certain conditions must be satisfied to maintain a...

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paddle boarding

Staying Safe in the Sun: Stand Up Paddleboarding

posted on Friday, May 20th, 2016 and is filed under Personal Injury

There is always something new and fun in the Florida sun! Stand Up Paddleboarding is a relatively new activity offered along Florida’s beaches – a hybrid of surfing and kayaking that offers a total body workout. Like any new activity,...

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Staying Safe in the Sun: Jet-Skis

Staying Safe in the Sun: Jet-Skis

posted on Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 and is filed under Personal Injury

While many residents and visitors come to Florida’s beaches to chill in the sun, others come with a need for speed! Many activities fill the Florida coast, each with a different level of thrill and chill. If you have the...

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Staying Safe in the Sun: Snorkeling

Staying Safe in the Sun: Snorkeling

posted on Friday, May 6th, 2016 and is filed under Personal Injury

Florida’s beaches are a gift of nature to its residents and the many tourists we gladly welcome everyday. Many activities fill the Florida coast, each with a different level of thrill and chill. Snorkeling is a common beach pastime that...

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Staying Safe in the Sun: Parasailing

Staying Safe in the Sun: Parasailing

posted on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 and is filed under Negligence, Personal Injury

Whether the ocean is a part of your day to day life or the destination of a much-needed vacation, relaxing on the sand is often only the beginning of a fulfilling adventure. Many activities fill the Florida coast, each with...

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Tourists, Cruise Lines, and Law SuitsTourists, Cruise Lines, and Law Suits

Tourists, Cruise Lines, and Law Suits: Oh My!

posted on Wednesday, April 27th, 2016 and is filed under Uncategorized

Cruises are becoming a popular, common, and sometimes even affordable vacation choice for families across the country. However, this leads to potential problems if things go wrong so far from home. If you or a loved one is injured while...

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Railroad Safety

Understanding Railroad Safety

posted on Wednesday, April 27th, 2016 and is filed under Negligence, Personal Injury

When we think of railroad accidents, we think of big, attention-grabbing collisions with high death tolls. We remember westerns or old cartoons where the villain ties the hero (or his love interest) to the track to wait for the train...

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