Tampa Personal Injury Blog

• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler Law Center, P.A. 29-Jan-2021

  Tampa Medical Malpractice Attorney – How Does Florida Law Define Medical Malpractice

  While there remains much debate about the topic, some studies have concluded that medical errors, or medical negligence, are the third leading cause of death and could account for over 250,000 deaths annually. Regardless of the number, even one ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler Law Center. P.A. 18-Jan-2021

  Florida Medical Malpractice Lawyer – What Are The Time Limits Within Which You Are Required to Bring a Medical Malpractice Claim

  One of the most important issues in determining whether a healthcare provider or medical facility may have potentially committed medical malpractice is first determining the date of incident or occurrence. Most people are surprised to learn that ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler Law Center, P.A. 15-Jan-2021

  Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Tampa – What is Nursing Home Abuse

  Florida remains one of the most popular states for retirees and has a large elderly population. In Florida, there are roughly 700 nursing home and/or assisted living facilities. Recent estimates hold that there are roughly 75,000 individuals residing ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 18-Oct-2018

  Tampa Nursing Home Abuse Attorney - Elder Abuse Lawyer Tampa

  There are numerous skilled nursing homes throughout Florida ranging from large multi-bed facilities to small assisted living facilities with only a few residents. Because Florida is deemed by many as a retirement destination, there are no shortages ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 3-Aug-2018

  Tampa Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer - Florida Nursing Home Residents' Rights

  Florida has one of the largest elderly populations in the United States. With such a large population of elderly citizens, there are numerous nursing home and assisted living facilities within Florida. Our Tampa Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys handle a ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 12-Oct-2017

  Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Tampa - Florida Pressure Sore Lawyer

  Elderly individuals residing in a long term care facility such as a nursing home or assisted living facility are at risk for the development of decubitus ulcers, or more commonly referred to as “bed sores” or “pressure sores”. ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 7-Dec-2016

  FMCSA Establishes National Training Standards for New Truck Drivers

  Florida ranks high in injury and death related crashes involving commercial trucks, or semi-trucks. Our Tampa Trucking Attorneys routinely handle cases that involve injuries and fatalities involving trucks or tractor-trailers. The U.S. Department of ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 26-Oct-2016

  Tampa Nursing Home Abuse Attorney - Final Rule Prohibiting Arbitration Clauses in Long Term Care Facilities is Being Challenged

  The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently adopted a final rule that effectively eliminates mandatory arbitration clauses in long term care facilities’ admission contracts. The newly adopted rule is currently scheduled to take ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 6-Oct-2016

  Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Tampa - Nursing Homes Can No Longer Require Arbitration Provisions in the Nursing Home Admissions Contract

  Nearly every single long term care facility within the State of Florida requires residents or their loved ones to execute its facility admissions contract. The nursing home admission contract typically contains an arbitration clause that is rarely ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler Law Center, P.A. 7-Jul-2016

  Lawyer Ernie E. Trichler, II, Re-Appointed to Hillsborough County Civil Service Board

  On June 23, 2016, Florida Governor Rick Scott announced his re-appointment of Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer, Ernie Trichler, II to the Hillsborough County Civil Service Board. During his second two-year term in the position, Attorney Trichler will ...

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• Posted By Ryan Boghosian 27-Apr-2016

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  For the latest in the law as it pertains to injury and neglignece and your rights, check out Mandelbaum Trichler Law Center, P.A. on social media! Connect with Us Online Google+ Avvo Facebook FourSquare Justia Lawyer Central LinkedIn Twitter Yelp ...

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• Posted By 18-Mar-2016

  How to Obtain the Medical Records from a Florida Nursing Home

  Often times residents in a nursing home or assisted living facility would like to review their chart or obtain a copy of their facility chart but simply do not believe they are allowed to do so. Florida law provides that long term care facilities are ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 5-Aug-2015

  Tampa Assisted Living Facility / Nursing Home Neglect Attorney Information

  Assisted living facilities are quite often the first place many seniors relocate to from their homes and/or hospitals. Assisted living facilities do not provide the same level of care or staff supervision as a skilled nursing home facility. It is ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler 29-May-2015

  Bicycle Accident and Injury Lawyer Basic Information Tampa

  In recent years, the number of bicyclists killed in the greater Tampa Bay area was nearly triple the national average. Often times, the accident could have been prevented by following basic bicycle safety rules. Our Tampa Bicycle Injury and Accident ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 20-May-2015

  Florida Passes Assisted Living Reforms

  Florida recently passed new legislation that will require assisted living facility owners to provide better care and treatment to its residents. Senate Bill 382/House Bill 1001 passed both sides and now waits for the Governor's signature. Once ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 15-May-2015

  Elderly Abuse Attorney Tampa - Adult Protective Services

  Whether vulnerable adults reside at home, in a nursing home or an assisted living facility, they have the right to be free from physical and mental abuse and neglect. For individuals residing in a nursing home or assisted living facility, the ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler Law Center, P.A. 1-May-2015

  Florida Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Claims

  The statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases is a set legal deadline for which an individual is allowed to file a lawsuit. The amount of time an individual has to file can vary from state to state, but no matter what state you are in, ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 24-Apr-2015

  Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Tampa - How to Report Problems in a Florida Nursing Home

  Relatives of individuals residing in a long term care facility can often face unanswered questions or concerns regarding the care and treatment provided in the facility. When the facility staff fails to appropriately or adequately respond to their ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 14-Jan-2015

  Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Tampa - What to Know Prior to Selecting a Nursing Home

  Selecting a nursing home facility or an assisted living facility for a loved one can be an extremely difficult and confusing decision. Florida has nearly 700 long term care facilities and accounts for nearly 72,000 residents. With so many choices, it ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 28-Aug-2014

  Information Concerning Florida's Dram Shop Act

  Florida's Dram Shop Act, referred to as liability for injury or damage resulting from intoxication is found in Section 768.125, Florida Statutes. The Dram Shop Act can hold individuals and/or establishments responsible for the acts of drunk ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 27-Jun-2014

  Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Tampa - Information Concerning Nursing Home Residents' Rights

  Because of the large population of elderly citizens, Florida has numerous skilled nursing homes. The nursing home staff is responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing for its residents who have entrusted the nursing home with meeting their ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 4-Jun-2014

  Tampa Drowning Lawyer - Dry Drowning Information Tampa

  Nearly half of all drownings in the United States take place between May and June. Drowning remains one of the leading causes of injury and death to minor children in Florida. Drowning remains the second leading cause of all accidental deaths with ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 2-Jun-2014

  Pedestrian Accident Injury Lawyer Tampa - Tampa Personal Injury Attorney

  Florida continues to lead the nation in pedestrian related accidents and injuries, many of which include fatalities. Our Tampa Pedestrian Lawyers routinely handle cases that involve pedestrian and bicycle related accidents. Because of the climate ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 2-May-2014

  Bicycle Accidents in Tampa, FL

  Florida continues to rank high among states that experience a significantly high amount of bicycle related accidents, injuries and fatalities. Recent reports indicate that approximately two (2%) percent of automobile accidents occurring in Florida ...

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• Posted By Mandelbaum Trichler, P.A 14-Mar-2014

  Tampa Medical Malpractice Lawyer - Limitations on Non-Economic Damages Ruled Unconstitutional

  Earlier this week, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that the statutory caps on non-economic damages in medical negligence cases were unconstitutional as they violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Florida Constitution. "Noneconomic ...

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