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Richard Schwamm Receives Master Member Designation by the George C. Young American Inn of Court

Congratulations to Richard B. Schwamm, who was recently voted into active membership as a Master Member in the George C. Young American Inn of Court! The George C. Young American Inn of Court was founded in 1990. The members come from all areas of practice and include some of the best and most respected lawyers and judges in the State of Florida. The primary purpose of the Inn is to provide opportunities for law students...

Forceps and Birth Injuries

Forceps are medical instruments used during childbirth to assist in the delivery of a baby. While forceps can be a helpful tool in certain situations, they also carry risks, and improper use can lead to birth injuries. In fact, while forceps are only used in 1% of vaginal births, they account for about 30% of birth injuries, including skull fractures, seizures, bleeding in the skull, facial palsy, and brain damage.  In Florida, as in other...

Understanding Lack of Informed Consent Claims in Florida Medical Malpractice Cases

Informed consent is a critical component of the patient-doctor relationship. Among other things, informed consent emphasizes transparency and communication. It also represents a respect for the autonomy of the patient. As in many jurisdictions, the concept of informed consent plays an important role in Florida in medical malpractice cases.  The term “informed consent” means the process whereby a medical professional provides a patient with all pertinent information regarding their medical situation, the proposed treatment or...

How to File a Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit

What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neurological disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, and posture. It’s caused in utero or during birth by damage to the brain. CP can lead to various problems in motor function and sometimes results in seizures and difficulties in communication, learning, understanding and hearing. The causes of cerebral palsy can vary and might not always be definitively determined. Some situations associated with cerebral palsy include...

Signs of Midwife Negligence

The exact requirements, titles, and scope of practice for midwives can differ significantly from states and regions within the United States. Some places recognize certified nurse-midwives, while others have independent midwifery practices. In Florida, the Florida Board of Nursing requires its nurse midwives to complete a master’s degree in nurse midwifery or a post-masters program in nurse midwifery before going on to earn national certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB). Some midwives in...

PRESS RELEASE: HALICZER PETTIS & SCHWAMM RANKED BY BEST LAW FIRMS® IN 2024

Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm, P.A. (HPS) has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, as a TIER 1 law firm, in multiple locations and practice areas. Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking in Best Law Firms® on a metropolitan scale signals a unique credibility within the industry. The...