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Medical malpractice is a complex issue, but understanding and implementing the 4 C’s—Compassion, Communication, Competence, and Charting—can help healthcare professionals mitigate risks and improve patient outcomes. These are foundational principles that can significantly reduce the risk of medical malpractice claims and enhance the quality of patient care. As a patient or as an advocate of a patient, you should look for these four C’s as you interview or meet with your doctor Compassion Compassion is...

HPS Senior Partner Richard Schwamm has been selected to Orlando Family Magazine‘s Professionals of Excellence list for 2024. Individuals who receive this designation “have received consistent nominations from both their peers and our readers over the years.” The list includes leaders in dentistry, medicine and law. Richard has been selected to Orlando Family Magazine‘s “Awesome Attorneys” list, in the area of “Malpractice Law,” since 2020.

This all-day program hosted by the OCBA and sponsored by HPS will be attended by 300+ legal professionals, esteemed judges, and influential members of the legal community. It takes place on Friday, April 26, at the Rosen Shingle Creek hotel, in Orlando, FL HPS Partner Richard Schwamm will be giving his presentation, Best Practices When Crafting an Effective & Persuasive Closing Argument, at 11 a.m. HPS is also the Cocktail Reception Sponsor of the event....

If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to the improper care received at a hospital, or by a doctor, or other healthcare worker, you know how life-changing it can be. Surgical errors, birth injuries, delayed diagnoses or misdiagnoses, drug interactions, and other harms happen when medical professionals engage in medical malpractice. Read on to learn more about what you must prove in a medical malpractice case and how a Ft. Lauderdale medical...

The term birth trauma refers to three overlapping conditions: A newborn experiencing physical trauma A mother experiencing physical trauma A mother experiencing mental and psychological trauma Maternal birth trauma specifically refers to the two types of traumatic birth experiences suffered by the mother – physical and psychological. In this article we will be discussing physical traumas.  Some physical traumas that mothers may suffer during childbirth include vaginal tears, a ruptured uterus, and postpartum hemorrhages. An...

Congratulations to Trisha Widowfield, who was recently featured by the online magazine CanvasRebel. In this profile piece, Trisha talks about what it took to become the successful medical malpractice attorney she is today and her work with the networking powerhouse organization Ms. Esquire. https://canvasrebel.com/meet-trisha-widowfield/

The outcome of a medical malpractice case is influenced by a number of factors. These include: The severity of the harm suffered by the patient. The strength of the evidence supporting the legal claim. The experience and skill of the attorneys involved in the case. The laws governing medical malpractice in the State of Florida. The Severity of the Harm The severity of the harm is a critical issue in the outcome of a medical...