Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm (HPS), a leading Florida medical malpractice law firm, is pleased to announce that five attorneys have been recognized as Florida Super Lawyers for 2024. James Haliczer, Eugene Pettis, Richard Schwamm and Trisha Widowfield are all listed in the “Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff” area. Debra Klauber is listed in the “Appellate” area. No more than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers...

Medical malpractice occurs when a hospital, doctor, nurse or other healthcare provider fails to meet the standard of care that another provider, in the same situation, with the same credentials, would have met. A patient who is seeking to prove that the medical provider was negligent must show the following elements: A duty of care. Typically, this requires showing that there is a doctor-patient relationship. The healthcare professional breached that duty of care.   The doctor’s...

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...