by Admin | Sep 7, 2014 | Notable Cases, Premises Liability
Our client was severely injured when his motorcycle crashed. An apartment complex had allowed trees on its property to grow over the public roadway and partially obstruct the view of the road. Its insurance company paid the full policy limits to our client. He was...
by Admin | Sep 5, 2014 | Blog, Surgical Malpractice
Over the past 20 years, laser surgery procedures such as laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, and treatment of leg veins, have been on the rise. However, lawsuits relating to injury from these types of procedures have also increased, and a new study found...
by Admin | Sep 5, 2014 | Blog, Product Defects
One of the most widely used chemicals for consumer packaging in the U.S. has been linked once again to serious health and developmental issues. Bisphenol A, which is more commonly known as BPA, is banned in the European Union and Canada, but the FDA has only banned...
by Admin | Sep 5, 2014 | Blog, Hospital Malpractice
Last week, a House subcommittee approved two bills that will drastically change the inner workings of medical malpractice lawsuits, according to the Miami Herald. With short notice given for these bills, HB 827 and HB 869, it seems that the committee is very...
by Admin | Jun 27, 2014 | Blog, News
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that children who are vaccinated against measles between 12 and 15 months are less likely to suffer fever or seizures than those vaccinated between 16 and 23 months. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
by Admin | Jun 27, 2014 | Blog, News
According to a new performance analysis conducted by the Commonwealth Fund, the US health care system consistently underperforms, despite being the most expensive in the world. In comparison with 10 other nations, the US ranks last, as it has done in previous...
by Admin | Jun 27, 2014 | Blog, Product Defects
The BMJ describes dabigatran (Pradaxa) as being a “blockbuster anticoagulant,” which is one of a new generation of drugs for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. These new drugs have been recommended as part of US, UK,...
by Admin | Jun 27, 2014 | Blog, Hospital Malpractice
Below is a list of Miami area hospitals and care facilities which Mr. Culmo has spent years getting to know very well. If you or a loved one has encountered any health related issues while visiting a hospital or health care facility and are not sure of your rights...
by Admin | Jun 27, 2014 | Blog, Surgical Malpractice
Many health experts agree that certain groups of individuals need to consider getting a colonoscopy, especially those with a family history of colon cancer. Regular screening for the disease could prevent as many as 90 percent of colon cancer deaths each year....
by Admin | Jun 27, 2014 | Blog, Product Defects
Psychostimulant drugs, such as Ritalin and Concerta, are used to treat children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. These drugs actually have a paradoxical, calming effect on people with ADHD and they are among the most prescribed medication in...
