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Featured Blog Posts
Personal Injury
- What Types of Lawyers Are the Highest Paid?
- How Long Does It Take to Get A Personal Injury Settlement Check in South Florida?
Medical Malpractice
- Finding the Best Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Florida
- Is a Misdiagnosis Considered Malpractice?
- IV Infiltration Injury – Symptoms of Nerve Damage From An IV
- Florida Medical Malpractice Pre-Suit Requirements
- How to Find Out if Your Doctor Has a History of Medical Malpractice Claims in Florida
Car Accidents
- Is it Worth Suing an Uninsured Driver?
- Uber & Lyft Driver Requirements in Florida
- Traffic and Red Light Cameras in Boca Raton, FL
Latest Blog Posts
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Is it Illegal to Wear Headphones While Driving in Florida?
Yes, with very few exceptions, it is illegal to wear headphones while driving in Florida. If you wear headphones while driving, you could face criminal penalties for violating the law. Additionally, you could cause a distracted driving accident. Florida may be a no-fault insurance state, but you could still be personally liable for a traffic…
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4 Types of Brain Injuries and 3 Levels of Severity
A brain injury can cause permanent cognitive, emotional, and physical impairments. Prompt medical treatment is essential after a head injury or any accident that could result in injury to the brain. Knowing the symptoms of a brain injury can help you know when to seek medical care.Ā Symptoms of a brain injury may include: Brain…
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Are Car Accident Reports Public Record in Florida?
Florida law requires that drivers stop when they are involved in a traffic accident. Moreover, drivers must report car accidents that cause a personās death, bodily injury, or $500 or more of property damage.Ā The easiest way to report a car crash in Florida is to call 911 from the accident scene. The emergency operator…
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What is MCS-90?
Here are some things you should know about the MCS-90 endorsement and how it can affect a claim after a truck accident. Liability Insurance for Trucking Companies Like car owners, trucking companies must have liability insurance. Liability insurance pays claims for bodily injury and property damage when a commercial truck causes an accident. Since trucking…
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Pregnancy & Car Accidents
Car accidents occur all too frequently. In the U.S., a car accident occurs roughly every five seconds. Many of these accidents are fender benders that result in no injuries. But about 3 million people are injured in car accidents every year. Pregnancy can contribute to the risk of injury during a car accident. A study…
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Rear-End Collisions in Florida – Injuries and How to Recover
According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the most common type of car accident is a rear-end collision. In a recent survey, they found that rear-end collisions make up 32.3% of car accidents annually. Rear-end collisions cause predictable damage and injuries. This can make it easier to prove that a rear-end collision…
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Tattoo Infections: Causes, Treatment, Legal Options
Tattoos continue to be popular in the United States. However, there are risks associated with getting a tattoo. According to the FDA, tattoo risks include infection, scarring, allergies, bumps, and MRI complications. Tattoo infections can be extremely risky because they can cause life-threatening conditions if the infections are not treated properly. There are numerous reasons…
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All About Back and Neck Injuries from Rear-end Collisions
In 2018, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported nearly half a million car accidents involving over 693,000 drivers. Research conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that 29% of crashes are rear-end collisions. Rear-end collisions happen more frequently than any other type of crash.Ā Usually, a rear-end collision involves…
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Brain-Stem Injuries: Causes and Effects
Brain injuries are some of the most serious injuries a person can sustain. The brain controls all bodily functions. Depending on the severity and location of the brain injury, the injury could result in permanent impairments and disabilities. The brain stem connects a personās brain to the spinal column. It is located at the base…
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What Should I Wear to Court?
Although court cases should ultimately be determined based on quality evidence and well-established arguments, your appearance can have a certain level of impact on a ruling. Regardless of the reason for appearing in court, it would be best to look professional and respectful. Dressing appropriately for a courtroom means wearing comfortable, well-fitted clothing that is…
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What is a Demand Letter and Why Should I Have an Attorney Draft One After an Accident?
The plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit is the party who was injured. However, long before a lawsuit is filed, most personal injury cases involve a demand letter to the insurance company. The insurance company for the at-fault party generally handles negotiations for settlement of injury claims. Demand letters are used in many personal injury…
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Is It Legal to Drive Barefoot in Florida?
It is tempting to jump in the car at the beach to drive home without stopping to put on your shoes. It may be tempting to go without shoes while driving to run errands or take your children to school. However, is it legal to drive barefoot in Florida? You Can Drive Barefoot in Florida…
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Consequences of Using Your Cellphone While Driving in Florida
Most of us cannot get through the day without our cellphones. For some, a cell phone is just a telephone. For others, it is a computer and a personal assistant. Because our society has become attached to our cell phones, many people use their cellphones even when they are driving. However, driving and using a…
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Who Is Liable for Severe Food Allergy Illness?
A diner at a restaurant in Texas seafood restaurant reportedly became seriously ill after consuming shellfish. Now, in a personal injury lawsuit filed against the restaurant corporation, he alleges that he ordered a dish of fried oysters and crawfish, making explicit instructions to the waiter to make sure there was no shrimp or shrimp residue…
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Erie Insurance v. Larose ā Jurisdiction for Florida Auto Accident Claim
Generally speaking, Florida state courts have the authority and the jurisdiction to oversee civil lawsuits pertaining to car accidents that happen in this state. However, as the recent case of Erie Insurance v. Larose reveals, a tricky matter of personal jurisdiction of an insurer may force a plaintiff to pursue their claim in a federal…
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Shopping Cart Injury Results in $1.3 Million Jury Award
There has been much news lately about defective or dangerous products that may cause injury ā Exploding airbags. Exploding phones. Exploding hoverboards. These concerns are legitimate, but the products that cause the most injuries are those that are seemingly much more benign. Take shopping carts, for example. A study published by researchers from Nationwide Childrenās Hospital in…
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South Florida Womanās Family Claims Negligent Security Led to Her Murder
Negligent security played an integral role in the death of a 59-year-old woman killed in her gated community home in Davie two years ago, her family alleges. The Sun-Sentinel reports the family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the property management company as well as the security firm hired to patrol the gated complex of…
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Carter v. Reese ā Good Samaritan Laws Protect Those Who Hurt While Trying to Help
Good Samaritan laws exist throughout the country and are intended to offer legal protection to persons who may otherwise be reluctant to provide assistance to someone who is injured, incapacitated or in danger. These laws can be complex and vary from state-to-state. Floridaās Good Samaritan Act, F.S. 768.13, indicates that any person ā including those…
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Federal Food Poisoning Lawsuit Alleges Chipotle Execs Failed on Quality Control
A federal lawsuit filed against Mexican fast-food chain Chipotle by its shareholders alleges that company leaders failed in their response to a series of food-borne illness outbreaks that sickened customers across the country. This lawsuit was filed by shareholders who accuse the top company brass of unjust enrichment while making a series of missteps. The…
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Liability Waiver Overcome With Evidence of Gross Negligence
A growing number of organizations are requiring a signature on liability waivers before allowing folks to participate. On one hand, these documents are supposed to help patrons stay informed of the possible risks. The problem is, people rarely read them ā or read them thoroughly ā and the details in the fine print are often the…
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