Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm (HPS), a leading Florida medical malpractice law firm, is pleased to announce that 5 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has been regarded by lawyers and the public as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Thus, recognition by Best Lawyers signifies excellence in practice. Haliczer Pettis &...

This two-day training program hosted by the OCBA and sponsored by HPS is designed especially for young lawyers. Participants will learn from the experts on how to navigate the court system and practice with professionalism and success. These practical sessions – and much more – will help new attorneys become professional, confident, and successful practitioners in Orange County and beyond. This program provides 11 General, 2 Professionalism, 2 Technology and 1 Ethics Continuing Legal Education...

Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm (HPS), a leading Florida catastrophic injury law firm, is proud to announce that our Managing Partner, James S. Haliczer, has been named to Florida Trend‘s “Legal Elite – Notable Managing Partners” list for 2023! Selection was based on various criteria, including outstanding proof of experience, vision, leadership and mentorship. Visit https://www.floridatrend.com/notable to learn about each individual Managing Partner included in this prestigious list. About HPS Established in 1996, Haliczer Pettis &...

By Richard L. Allen, Jr. Injury attorneys are aware of the challenges that often arise when attempting to obtain a client’s medical records. Regardless of the type of “injury” that we are discussing, it is vital for the attorney to obtain a complete set of records relating to the client’s injuries and treatment. However, other attorneys, be it business, tax, probate, or other practices, sometimes need to obtain medical records to assist in the representation of...

Emergency room healthcare facilities like hospitals or free-standing emergency medical departments provide immediate care to patients suffering from a wide variety of problems – injuries from car crashes, heart attacks, animal bites, broken bones and strokes. The pace of emergency rooms is generally fast and frantic as medical professionals triage injuries and illnesses. The current disturbing trend in hospital staffing shortages has also had an impact. Lack of communication and fragmented medical care by various...

Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm (HPS), a leading Florida catastrophic injury law firm, is proud to announce that four attorneys have been ranked in Florida Super Lawyers for 2023. Each individual attorney has been listed in this prestigious ranking publication for more than 10 years. James Haliczer (ranked since 2006), Eugene Pettis (ranked since 2006) and Richard Schwamm (ranked since 2010) are all listed in the “Personal Injury – Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff” practice area. Debra Klauber (ranked since 2009) is listed in the “Appellate” practice...

Most surgeons are well-trained and able to provide a standard of care that is competent and meets applicable protocols. However, because of how closely they must work near a nerve or a nerve network, sometimes they damage a nerve.  Whether a doctor or medical professional is responsible for the harm arising from this nerve damage depends upon whether medical malpractice is involved. That is, did the physician meet the standard of care required? What Causes...

If a baby is born too early, a premature birth can result in serious injuries to the newborn baby. Premature birth can be caused by a number of factors, but there’s no question that premature birth can result in serious and life-long medical problems for the baby. In some cases, premature birth is related to the mother’s actions, such as tobacco or substance abuse, or it may be related to natural causes. Medical conditions in...