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Medical Malpractice and Equipment Failures

Published on: June 21, 2025 | Anthony Quackenbush, Esq.

When we think of medical malpractice, we usually think of a doctor or other medical provider making a mistake, such as a negligent surgical error, negligence in treatment or diagnosis, and other such avoidable mistakes that can have long-term consequences for the patient. But some medical malpractice involves medical devices used during treatment.

Medical devices are defined in Florida law as any instruments, implements, apparatus, and machines that are used to diagnose or treat conditions or that may affect the body’s function or structure without chemical action. These can include surgical instruments, implants and prosthetics, and diagnostic tools, among others.

If you believe you have been injured by negligence in medical care you received, contact us from anywhere in Florida to see how we can help you. We are experts in medical malpractice cases.

Risks of Malpractice in the Use of Telehealth Services

Published on: March 28, 2024 | Anthony Quackenbush, Esq.

Telemedicine, or telehealth, is becoming more and more common in our current medical climate, including here in Florida. An online visit is often easier to arrange than an in-person visit and is certainly extremely easy to attend since you don’t have to leave the comfort of your own home. Usually, telemedicine works very well and patients receive excellent care. Unfortunately, as with in-person health care, sometimes things can go wrong. Most of these mistakes are similar to in-person malpractice, but some are unique to virtual healthcare services.

Common types of malpractice or negligence

While the law recognizes that medical providers are human and can make mistakes, the level of precaution and care that is taken can determine whether that mistake rises to the level of negligence or malpractice.

Navigating the Complexities of Medical Malpractice

Published on: December 13, 2023 | Anthony Quackenbush, Esq.

Medical malpractice cases are among the most complicated personal injury cases for a number of reasons. Most people recognize the importance of engaging a lawyer to help with this type of personal injury lawsuit, but it’s just as important to choose an attorney with extensive experience in medical malpractice and a track record of winning significant compensation awards and settlements. As a Florida medical malpractice attorney, I have won significant compensation for my clients’ injuries caused by medical negligence.

Types of medical malpractice

One of the reasons why medical malpractice is so complicated is because there are many different forms of malpractice, and sometimes more than one takes place in the same event. The most common causes of malpractice include: