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Sitting in traffic – waiting for the light to change when suddenly you are hit from behind. You were wearing your seatbelt. You were paying attention and doing everything right. Your car was hit so hard that it was pushed into the car ahead of you. What do you do? What’s the next step? You…

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What is the standard of care? It is a phrase that comes up in every Florida medical malpractice case. Many people find the term confusing or unclear. The purpose of this article is to simplify the phrase “standard of care” and show how it applies in a medical or Professional negligence setting. Florida law sets…

Florida’s Wrongful Death Act presents doctors and insurance companies liable for wrongdoing with a massive loophole leaving victim’s families without hope for justice. The Wrongful Death Act makes Florida the only state in the US where a lawful death grievance for medical negligence can only be filed by the deceased’s spouse or dependents under the…

Most of us experience some kind of injury in our lives – occasionally because of someone else’s negligence. Thankfully, our legal system looks out for you should something of this nature should happen and provides a mechanism to hold the careless party accountable. Civil suits, unlike a criminal case, can give the support necessary when…

In Florida, all drivers are required to carry a minimum of $10,000.00 in Personal Injury Protection insurance benefits (PIP) and $10,000.00 in Property Damage liability. Back in 2017, the law was amended for UBER and LYFT drivers- they have to carry more insurance coverages. Ride share drivers that are logged on but not providing a…

What do you ask the Defendant’s medical examiner? What are good questions to commit the Defendant’s doctor to positions and opinions for use at trial? How can you get ready to take the deposition of an experienced and seasoned medical expert? The answer is simple: preparation, more preparation and then even more preparation. The easy…

ABOTA is the American Board of Trial Advocates who, for years, have dedicated themselves to promoting the right to trial by jury in civil cases. Their mission is to encourage improvement in the ethical and technical standards of practice in the field of legal advocacy. Every member that has been invited to join ABOTA has…

Assaults are physical attacks or threats to inflict bodily harm to an individual. Victims of assault may have been pushed, shoved, slapped, punched or kicked. It can leave a victim with numerous injuries such as bruises, black eyes, and broken bones. Even if the victim has no physical injuries, they may suffer from PTSD. Being…

A personal injury lawyer is a lawyer who provides legal services to those who have been damaged, physically , psychologically and financially because of the negligence of another person, company, or any entity. A Personal Injury Lawyer represents victims of all types of accidents such as medical malpractice,dangerous products,negligent security,defective automotive tires,pharmacy errors, car accidents,…