Recent Blog Posts
What is Distracted Driving?
Do you ever eat while driving? Maybe you are looking in the back seat to tend to kids or pets. Perhaps you text or check your email while behind the wheel. If you do any of these behaviors, you’re engaging in a dangerous behavior called distracted driving. In 2018, 2,841 Americans were killed by… Read More »
Possible Premises Liability Claims Due to COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has changed our way of life in many ways. Millions have lost their jobs. Schools have shut down. Worldwide, hundreds of thousands have died and more than 5 million people have contracted the disease. As all 50 states have started to reopen after residents were forced to shelter in place for… Read More »
What is Bad Faith by an Insurance Company?
If you were to ever get into a car accident, you would expect your car insurance company to be there for you. You would expect your claim to be approved and paid based on the guidelines of your policy. However, not all insurance companies make good on their promises to look out for you… Read More »
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
When your loved one can no longer care for themselves and you don’t have the time or resources to care for them either, your only option may be to put them in a nursing home. This is not a decision you should take lightly. While millions of Americans live in nursing homes, many receive… Read More »
Common Causes of Medical Malpractice
We depend on doctors, nurses and others in the medical field to help us when we are sick or injured. These healthcare professionals treat our injuries and illnesses with medications, surgeries, physical therapy and other treatments. We expect to receive a high standard of care when we visit a doctor’s office or hospital. However,… Read More »
Understanding Rear-End Car Accidents
You are stopped at a red light when you are hit from behind. The impact causes you to suffer whiplash as well as back and neck pain. Rear-end accidents are common types of car crashes. They tend to occur when a vehicle stops suddenly and the vehicle behind it does not have enough time… Read More »
Broward Judge’s Biased Remarks Disqualify Him from Wrongful Death Case, Appeals Court Rules
Should a trial judge be disqualified from presiding over a personal injury case if he expresses an opinion on a relevant legal issue during a pretrial hearing? On April 8, a Florida appeals court answered that question in ruling that a Broward County judge demonstrated bias in a wrongful death case brought against the… Read More »
It’s Not a Good Idea to Give a Statement to an Insurance Company After a Crash
In the immediate aftermath of a car accident, your first priority is tending to any injuries you sustained and your physical recovery. You are traumatized and not likely not thinking about insurance matters straight away. So when a representative for your auto insurer or another driver’s insurer contacts you in the days immediately following… Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents Produce Devastating Injuries to Florida Bikers
The Sunshine State’s mild climate makes it a popular locale for recreational bikers. Unfortunately, that also comes with a high accident rate: According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles 2018 Annual Report, there were more than 9,000 crashes involving motorcycles in 2018, with 531 fatalities and nearly 8,000 injuries. When… Read More »
In the Face of Coronavirus, Nursing Home Safety Is More Important Than Ever
There is no doubt that our vulnerable seniors bear the greatest risk from the national COVID-19 pandemic. Patients residing in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are at special risk not only because of their advanced age and underlying health conditions, but having close contact with so many other residents and staff, which… Read More »
