Judge Determines Law Violates HIPAA

A judge has reportedly determined that a Florida medical malpractice law violates the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. According to reports, the law protects the improper disclosure of patients' medical information. However, it is also determined that the law violates the act as it requires a patient, before pursuing a claim, will have to sign an authorization for the potential defendant.

Medical malpractice is serious and should be handled as such. It’s important that the injured parties have a chance to pursue their malpractice cases fairly because no one deserves to suffer from these injuries caused by another. If someone is dealing with medical malpractice, you may be suffering from constant health problems such as pain. You should be able to pay these medical costs in an effort to ease your pain and suffering that was the result of another’s careless actions. A medical malpractice lawyer will be able to help you pursue a case in order to recover expenses for your pain and suffering. A medical malpractice attorney will always have your best interest in mind while the attorney works to handle your legal matter as you take time to recover. Please take some time today to contact a malpractice lawyer today and begin discussing the details of your malpractice case now.