Potential Risks of Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgical systems are often described as a breakthrough in medical technology. Yet some doctors only get a week of training before they utilize the robots in surgery. Is that enough training? Da Vinci Robotic surgery hysterectomy lawsuits have been filed by women alleging that pieces of the da Vinci robot were left inside their […]
Q&A with Dan’s Donuts with Dad
1. Dan’s Donuts with Dad: What is it all about and why should CP neighbors get involved? DDWD is all about celebrating the joy of fatherhood. The concept started with several friends getting together with their kids and allowing the mothers to enjoy some time alone. It has evolved into an organization that promotes fatherhood […]
There Was a Delay in Treatment of My Cauda Equina Syndrome and Now I Am Permanently Disabled. How Do I Know If I Had a Good Lawsuit?
Cauda Equina Syndrome is a rare but very serious condition. Cauda Equina Syndrome requires emergency surgery to stop the spinal stenosis and to avoid permanent injury and complications. Any type of misdiagnosis or delay in treatment can lead to permanent disability. Therefore, Central Florida doctors and hospitals must err on the side of caution to […]
Medication Errors: Incorrect Dosages Put Patient Safety at Risk
Dosing errors – also known as ‘simply taking a tad too much or too little of a medication’ – can have devastating consequences. Indeed dosing errors may seem harmless, but in fact, these errors can cause short or long-term damage, life-altering injuries, and in severe cases, even death. Unfortunately, these types of errors are very […]
What If My Child’s Pediatric Brain Tumor Was Misdiagnosed Which Led To A Delay In Treatment?
Early detection and intervention is widely recognized as crucial to the successful treatment of cancers and tumors of all types, including pediatric brain tumors. But what happens when your child’s brain tumor was misdiagnosed and treatment was delayed? Are there actions families can take? How does a family move forward once the mistake is realized? […]
Do You Know the Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury?
Do you know the symptoms of a traumatic brain injury? Many people are unable to identify the symptoms of a brain injury because there are so many factors to consider. The symptoms can be similar to those caused by strokes and other health problems. Concussion symptoms can take a while to manifest. Some symptoms appear […]
Orlando Carbon Monoxide Lawsuit
I recently resolved an interesting case for a client who sustained a significant brain injury after she unknowingly inhaled carbon monoxide – she almost died. The story is told below, but it is important to share that the Defendants in the case refused to accept any responsibility for years until they were exposed as being […]
Central Florida Boy Scouts Eagle Class named for Bill Ruffier
DWKMRS partner Bill Ruffier has had a lifelong dedication to the Boy Scouts. In Central Florida, the Eagle Class is named each year with that of an outstanding eagle scout in our community. This individual is selected by the council leadership to honor their contributions to Scouting. This year, Bill Ruffier was selected for this honor. […]
Ken McKenna Supports Ronald McDonald House 8th Annual GolfClassic
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida hosted the 8th Annual GolfClassic. It was presented by McDonald’s at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club. This annual event brings together nearly 130 golfers from around the country in support of RMHCCF’s programs. These programs help to keep families close to their critically ill child while they […]
A Concussion Can Change Your Life, and So Can a Verdict
While popular culture immediately associates brain injury with professional football players, minor brain trauma can also be debilitating and happen to anyone. One example of brain trauma is post-concussive syndrome (also known as post-concussion syndrome or PCS). While the body often self-heals concussions in one to six weeks, some are more serious and life-changing. In […]