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
Medicare Fraud and Malpractice
DO NO HARM? A local doctor violated his oath and took advantage of the most vulnerable Most doctors consider the Hippocratic Oath – do no harm to patients – a sacred ethical statement that guides them through their careers. Unfortunately, there are doctors who prey on their patients for financial gain. One
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
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
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
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
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
Soccer and Personal Injury: Traumatic Brain Injuries From Soccer Heading
In a world that is more and more cognizant of the long-term damage that head injuries can do to a person, it’s a wonder that soccer has made it this far without enacting better protections for players. It remains one of the only sports that actually encourages the use of
Relationship Between Chiropractic And Stroke: Katie May Stroke Case
In early 2016, fans were shocked to learn that Katie May, a popular Playboy model and Snapchatter, had suffered a stroke and died following a chiropractic visit. The coroner ruled that a blunt force injury sustained during neck manipulation by the chiropractor had torn a hole in an artery in
Orlando Attorney Tony Sos Appointed Chairman of UCP Central Florida’s Board Of Directors
DWKMRS partner Tony Sos has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors at United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida. The position is a 2-year commitment, which began on July 1, 2016. As Chairman, Sos will lead the all-volunteer Board of Directors in providing fiduciary and legal oversight of the