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April 17, 2014

Medical Malpractice and the Alarming Rate of Diagnosis Errors

New research released this month by a leading patient safety expert shows that 1 out of every 20 patients, or approximately 12 …

March 13, 2014

By Stuart N. Ratzan

McCall v. United States of America: A Victory for Democracy, for Florida, and for High Quality Health Care

Today the Florida Supreme Court declared that non-economic damage caps in medical malpractice cases violate the Florida Constitution. This is an historic …

December 5, 2013

By Stuart N. Ratzan

Reflections on a Year in the Life of a Trial Lawyer

Another year comes to a close this month. For the Ratzan Law Group, this has been an emblematic year in the life …

June 20, 2013

By Stuart N. Ratzan

Florida Supreme Court: Medical Malpractice Arbitration Agreement Void As Against Public Policy

In Franks v. Bowers, a landmark decision involving medical malpractice arbitration provisions, the Florida Supreme Court yesterday (June 20, 2013) struck down …

June 7, 2013

By Stuart N. Ratzan

Otaola v. Cusano’s Bakery: Justice for the Family of a Miami Cyclist

After a long, arduous journey, Marisela Otaola and her family received justice this year when they resolved their case against Cusano’s Bakery …

May 31, 2013

By Stuart N. Ratzan

The Right Stuff: A Judge for Now, A Judge for All Time

I attended the investiture of Judge Alan Fine today. It was a remarkable event. A testament to a man who is well …

May 24, 2013

By Stuart N. Ratzan

5 “Big Picture” Trial Tips for Your Next Trial

There are many important and valuable trial tactics and techniques. You can and should read books on the subjects and attend seminars …

May 17, 2013

By Stuart N. Ratzan

Capping Damages on Brain Injured Babies: Florida Supreme Court Gives Approval

The Florida Supreme Court this week, in Samples v. Florida Birth Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association, upheld the constitutionality of Florida's $100,000 …

May 3, 2013

By Stuart N. Ratzan

They Did it Again: The Florida Legislature adds More Roadblocks for Floridians Injured or Killed due to Medical Neglect

So, it’s over. Another legislative session. For the 15th time in 15 years, the Florida Legislature debated "tort reform" seeking to restrict …

April 26, 2013

By Stuart N. Ratzan

“Tort Reform” and the Nursing Home Industry: Bad Public Policy Puts Profits Over Safety

Recently, there has been news and debate over nursing home legislation. Over the past few years, nursing home neglect made its way …