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Florida Attorneys Challenging Medical Malpractice Law

In late 2012, the Florida Supreme Court issued its ruling in Hasan v. Garvin.  You can read our blog on that decision here (http://letolaw.wpengine.com/blog/miami-medical-malpractice-lawyer-florida-supreme-court-doctor-patient-confidentialit/).  In its decision, the Florida Supreme Court took steps to protect patients from intrusive efforts by defense lawyers and insurance companies to investigate private medical information of a patient that decides […]

Tragedy at Shuckers in Miami–Who’s at fault?

Shuckers Waterfront Grill has been a popular bar and grill in North Bay Village for years.  On Thursday night, during the first quarter of the Miami Heat finals game against the San Antonio Spurs, something went terribly wrong and the entire back porch of the Shutters’ restaurant came crashing into Biscayne Bay.  As many as 100 […]

The Florida Supreme Court decision on NICA and how it may affect the anticipated ruling on medical malpractice caps

  Written by Justin C. Leto   Medical Malpratice lawyers, hospitals, doctors and insurers are eagerly awaiting the Florida Supreme Court decision in the case of McCall v. United States.  In that case, the Court has been asked to decide whether Florida’s caps on pain and suffering damages are unconstitutional.  Presently, Florida Statute section 768.118 sets […]

Justin C. Leto’s weekly appearance on America Now with Andy Dean–How the media is destroying our justice system

  Click here to listen to Justin Leto’s weekly appearance on American Now with Andy Dean written by Justin C. Leto   Justin Leto appears weekly on Nationally Syndicated radio talk show, America Now with Andy Dean.  Each Wednesday, Justin and Andy discuss the legal stories of the week and debate the political aspects of […]