Florida’s “Free Kill” Law on verge of Repeal
“Free Kill” Law Florida’s “Free Kill” law, which has prevented some adult children or parents from suing a doctor or hospital if their unmarried parent or adult child dies due to medical mistakes or negligence, has been on the books since 1990. It was put in place to keep medical malpractice insurance costs down, and ...
SB 248 puts “Free Kill” Law on verge of Repeal, but caps loom
Understanding SB 248: Repealing Florida’s ‘Free Kill’ Law Florida’s “Free Kill” law, which has prevented some adult children or parents from suing a doctor or hospital if their unmarried parent or adult child dies due to medical mistakes or negligence, has been on the books since 1990. It was put in place to keep medical ...
Florida Legislators Working to Change “Free Kill” Law
Florida’s controversial “Free Kill” law, a unique piece of legislation that has been part of the state’s legal landscape since 1990, is now facing increasing scrutiny and opposition. As the only state in the nation with such a law, Florida stands at a crossroads, with the growing momentum for reform aimed at protecting families rather ...
Effort Underway to Change Florida’s “Free Kill” Law
“Free Kill” Law Background Florida’s controversial “Free Kill” law, a unique piece of legislation that has been part of the state’s legal landscape since 1990, is now facing increasing scrutiny and opposition. As the only state in the nation with such a law, Florida stands at a crossroads, with the growing momentum for reform aimed ...
Navigating Hospital-Physician Legal Relationships: Timothy Kenison’s Game-Changing Webinar
Understanding Medical Negligence with Timothy Kenison In conjunction with the Palm Beach County Justice Association (PBCJA), GOLDLAW litigation attorney, Timothy Kenison will be presenting a free CLE webinar, on Friday, September 29, 2023. “Medical Negligence: How to establish a legal relationship between the hospital and tortfeasor physician to survive the hospital’s motion for Summary Judgement,” ...
Nick Blakely’s Death Highlights Importance of Stetson Medical Screenings
Importance of Stetson Medical Screenings When a young student athlete collapses and dies from an unknown medical condition, it is a shock to their family, friends, the athletic staff and fellow teammates, and the community at large. And sadly, it is becoming more familiar. About 1 in 90 student athletes in the U.S. will suffer ...
Florida Malpractice Attorney: Can You “Self-Diagnose” Malpractice?
How a West Palm Beach Malpractice Attorney Can Help You A West Palm Beach malpractice attorney can provide tools, investigative resources, and experience to help patients and their families determine whether malpractice has occurred. But do you really need a lawyer to make this assessment? Can you “self-diagnose” Florida malpractice and handle your situation on ...
