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OCBA & HPS: The Challenges of Uncovering Medication Error-Related Malpractice Seminar

This CLE seminar will discuss why medication-related errors are an issue, the types of medication errors that can take place, with real-world examples and case studies, and what can be done to uncover when a medication error malpractice case has occurred. Speakers: Rick Allen and Richard Schwamm from the Orlando office of Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm CLE: 1.0 General Credit; Certification Credit: 1.0 Health Law   Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m....

HPS LEGAL ALERT: WHAT DOES IT TAKE IN FLORIDA TO PROVE THE VIOLATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARD OF CARE IN A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE?

By Kenneth J. Miller. In every negligence case the elements are the same: duty, breach, causation, and damages. Medical malpractice cases are a specific type of negligence case. The difference is that when bringing a medical malpractice claim, instead of discussing the duty and breach, the legal discussions revolve around whether there was a violation of the Professional Standard of Care. What to Prove? The Florida legislature enacted Chapter 766 of the Florida Statutes in...

Press Release: 5 HPS Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers for 2023, Eugene Pettis Listed as “Lawyer of the Year”

Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm (HPS), a leading Florida catastrophic injury law firm, is pleased to announce that James S. Haliczer, Eugene K. Pettis, Richard B. Schwamm, Kenneth J. Miller and HPS’s newest attorney, Richard L. Allen, Jr., are included in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. In addition, Eugene Pettis is listed as a “Lawyer of the Year.” Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as...

HPS LEGAL ALERT: WHAT IT TAKES TO SELECT THE RIGHT EXPERT FOR YOUR MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE

By James S. Haliczer. The law requires a medical malpractice plaintiff to present the testimony of a qualified expert or face a directed verdict at the close of the case in chief.  While the testimony of a defendant doctor in a medical malpractice case is important, the plaintiff attorney’s expert’s testimony is of equal, if not greater, significance. Therefore, the initial expert selection process is a critical element to a successful case, especially a medical...

BCBA & HPS – The Challenges of Uncovering Medication Error-Related Malpractice Webinar

This course will discuss why medication-related errors are an issue, the types of medication errors that can take place, with real-world examples and case studies, and what can be done to uncover when a medication error malpractice case has occurred. Speakers: Rick Allen and Richard Schwamm from the Orlando office of Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm 1 General CLE Credit (Approved) Date: Thursday, August 4, 2022 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: LIVE* Zoom Webinar – Link will be emailed...

HPS LEGAL ALERT: FLORIDA SUPREME COURT TAKES BABY STEPS TO ALIGN PROCEDURAL RULE & STATUTE GOVERNING PROPOSALS FOR SETTLEMENT

By Debra P. Klauber. The Florida Supreme Court, on its own motion, recently amended Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.442, which governs the procedural aspects of proposals for settlement. The court explained that the changes were made in an effort to “align” the rule of procedure with the substantive portion of the Florida Statute (section 768.79) dealing with such settlement proposals. Because the statute does not specifically refer to any “nonmonetary” terms, the court specifically...

Press Release: Pettis, Schwamm & Widowfield Selected to Florida Trend’s Legal Elite for Third Year in a Row

Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm (HPS), a leading Florida catastrophic injury law firm, is proud to announce that Eugene K. Pettis, Richard B. Schwamm and Trisha Widowfield were named to Florida Trend magazine’s “Florida Legal Elite” for 2022. All three attorneys are ranked under the “Civil Trial” practice area and have been included in the magazine’s list since 2020. Florida’s Legal Elite list represents the state’s top licensed and practicing attorneys selected by their peers. Less...

Press Release: Long-Standing Recognition of HPS Attorneys by Florida Super Lawyers Continues in 2022

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 2022. 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...