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Table of Contents
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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Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Festival Safety Tips
The Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival is almost here. The free event is one of the largest festivals in Ft. Lauderdale and kicks off on Saturday, March 16 at 10 am with the start of the festival at Tunnel Top Plaza. At noon, South Florida’s largest St. Patrick’s Parade travels along Las Olas…
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Filing a Wrong Prescription or Medication Lawsuit
Most of the time, we don’t even consider how much we trust professionals, especially healthcare providers. We put our lives in their hands on a regular basis. But when we suffer harm due to a faulty prescription or the wrong medication, the risk that we’re taking hits hard. If a doctor, pharmacist, or another medical…
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Suffering a Ruptured Spleen in a Bike Accident Is Serious
Bicycle riders can suffer injuries in accidents from the time they learn to ride until they never ride again. Fortunately, many bike mishaps lead to nothing more than scraped skin and bruised egos. However, a fair share of them do significant damage, such as in the case of a ruptured spleen. A ruptured spleen is…
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What Percentage Do Lawyers Take for a Personal Injury Case in Fort Lauderdale
Attorney fees for personal injury cases in Fort Lauderdale, as well as generally across Florida and throughout the country, are usually based on a concept known as a contingency fee. Understanding these fees is essential when seeking compensation so that you know what to expect. A contingency fee means that an attorney’s payment is “contingent”…
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Collision Insurance vs. Comprehensive Coverage in Florida
Regarding car insurance in Florida, navigating the various options can be daunting, especially for those unfamiliar with insurance jargon. Dealing with car insurance can be confusing. Knowing the difference between collision insurance and comprehensive coverage can help make understanding car insurance easier. Collision Insurance in Florida Collision insurance in Florida covers damages to your car…
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How to File a Car Accident Claim With Allstate in Florida
Car accidents can be intense emotional and physical experiences. Fortunately, there is recourse for owed compensation through auto insurance. You should know how to file a car accident claim with an insurance company if you’re involved in a crash in Florida; it is crucial. If Allstate insurance applies to your case, this guide will provide…
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Examples of Proximate Cause in a West Palm Beach Personal Injury Case
Most personal injury claims include causation as a required legal element. That means you must prove causation to win. In these claims, no matter how serious the defendant’s misconduct, there is no liability if there is no causal link between the misconduct and the harm that the victim is complaining of. How Causation Works in…
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The 12 Most Common Causes of Car Accidents in Florida
Florida reported over 401,540 car accidents in its most recent Crash Facts Report. These traffic accidents caused over 250,000 injuries and deaths. The cost to Florida’s economy was nearly $11 billion in medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. The vast majority of these crashes were preventable. Specifically, you can trace the cause of most…
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What’s Causing Neck & Lower Back Pain After a Car Accident?
Your body experiences enormous stress during a car accident. You can strike your seat belt, door, window, steering wheel, and headrest. These impacts can bruise soft tissues and even break bones. But even if you do not hit anything, you can get injured by the whipping forces on your body as it thrashes around. Many…
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Blunt Force Head Trauma — Cause and Effect
Head injuries happen often. Traffic collisions, falls, and workplace accidents can produce a bump to the head or face. These injuries can fracture bones, damage soft tissues, and even injure your brain. The result of head trauma will depend on the structures that got injured. Some common outcomes include pain, bleeding, confusion, and disfigurement. As…
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PICC Lines Can Cause Infections and Injuries If Not Placed Properly
PICC lines are similar to IV lines, but they’re intended for long-term use. Unfortunately, many patients have found that an improperly placed PICC line brings a high risk for injury and infection. If you or a loved one have had medical treatment that involved the use of a PICC line, you should be aware of…
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Does Anesthesia Cause Brain Damage?
Anesthesia is an essential part of modern medicine and surgical practices. Depending on a patient’s needs and the complexity of their procedure, the use of anesthesia as part of a medical operation can range from local anesthesia that numbs a small part of the body to general anesthesia that renders the patient unconscious. When administered…
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How Are Lost Wages Calculated?
A personal injury claim arises if you suffer a physical injury that Florida personal injury law holds someone else liable for. Typically, the liable party is either the at-fault party or their insurance carrier. “Lost wages” is just one component of the compensation you might receive if you file a personal injury claim. In some…
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The Deadliest Highway Stretches in Florida
Florida is home to numerous noteworthy distinctions, from being home to the oldest inhabited city in the United States to serving as the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Unfortunately, it also sees more traffic accidents than many other states in the country. There are approximately 400,000 traffic…
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Can You Use a Child Car Seat After a Car Accident?
The safety of your children should always be at the forefront of your mind. To this point, many people are unsure whether they should continue using their child’s car seat after a car accident. If you have found yourself asking this question, read on. This article will provide some tips on what to do with…
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Nine Factors That Determine How Much To Expect From a West Palm Beach Car Accident Settlement
West Palm Beach sees more than its share of car accidents. Most accident victims settle their claims via private settlement. The question then becomes, “How much are you going to settle for?” Many factors determine the value of your initial settlement, and you shouldn’t settle for a dime less than your claim is worth. Factor…
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Is It Possible To File a West Palm Beach Car Accident Claim Without a Police Report?
Car accident claims are the most common of all personal injury claims in West Palm Beach and elsewhere. After a car accident, the typical progression of events is that the police arrive, and an officer gathers information that will generate a “police report” (known in Florida as a crash report). You might have to wait…
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What Are the Steps To Filing a Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit?
A personal injury lawsuit is a legal action where you ask a court to award you compensation from the pocketbook of someone who you believe is responsible for an injury that you suffered. There are many steps to effectively filing a lawsuit in Florida, both before and after you first notify a court of your…
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9 Things You Should Know About a Free Personal Injury Lawyer Consultation in Florida
You have probably seen the phrase “free consultation” on billboards, TV commercials, and print advertisements for lawyers. But unless you have hired a lawyer, you might not know how these consultations work. These consultations give you and the injury lawyer time to discuss your situation. You will explain your personal injuries and how you received…
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8 Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice Cases in Boca Raton
A recent study by Johns Hopkins Medicine estimated that as many as 250,000 people die yearly due to medical errors and mistakes. Medical malpractice occurs so frequently that a 2022 article found that one out of three medical providers will be sued for malpractice at least once in their careers. Medical malpractice is a broad…