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Medical Malpractice

Do I Have a Case for Medical Malpractice?

Frank Fernandez
No one expects poor treatment from a doctor or other medical professional, but it can happen. Substandard medical care can cause severe injuries, illnesses, and health complications that disrupt patients’ lives and livelihoods. It can be difficult to know if you have a case for medical malpractice. Assessing your rights requires evaluating your health condition and your medical provider’s practices. The most reliable way to find out if you have a claim is to contact...
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Auto Accidents

What Do I Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident?

Frank Fernandez
One moment you are driving. Next, you are dealing with pain, disorientation, and panic from a hit-and-run accident. Knowing what to do after a hit-and-run accident won’t just help you take care of your health, and it can improve your chances of recovering sizable compensation. Each step you take after the crash is important, and the key to getting everything right is remaining calm and getting professional assistance. If you or your loved one have...
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BedsoresMedical Malpractice

How Much Is a Bedsore Lawsuit Worth?

Frank Fernandez
According to the Agency for Health Care Administration, Florida has more than 190,000 beds available at hospitals, nurse homes, and assisted living facilities. While these beds are not 100 percent filled, a significant portion of our most vulnerable population relies on medical care in these facilities. While Florida’s skilled nursing facilities rank among the best in the country, neglect remains an issue. Bed sores pose a problem in nearly every situation that involves a person...
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Personal Injury

Florida’s New Tort Reform Legislation: What You Need to Know

Britt Reiersgord
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a major tort reform bill into law on March 24, 2023. The bill, HB837, revised or amended many Florida statutes dealing with personal injury law and the civil judicial system. The changes went into effect immediately upon signing and protect businesses, property owners, and corporations from paying damages in personal injury lawsuits. HB837 will have considerable impacts on personal injury lawsuits, insurance providers, attorney fees, and more. The following article...
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Motorcycle Accidents

What Is the Average Payout for a Motorcycle Accident?

Frank Fernandez
Motorcycle accidents can result in devastating consequences that can lead to payouts ranging from $9,000 to over $200,000, with most motorcycle accident claims settling around $80,000. Yet, while these may be some of the more average monetary recoveries, these amounts will also depend on the circumstances of the motorcycle accident, which means your payout can be significantly more or less than these amounts. However, to better understand your legal options following a motorcycle accident and...
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Trucking Accidents

​When Does the Trucking Company Bear Liability for a Truck Accident?

Frank Fernandez
Big trucks can present a serious challenge on the road. Not only does their larger size make it more difficult for other drivers to maneuver around them, but big trucks may also travel at a slower speed, and their drivers may spend more time on the road than the average passenger vehicle driver, which may mean the greater overall potential for several accident scenarios. Often, the truck driver will bear liability for any accident caused...
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Motorcycle Accidents

​What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident

Britt Reiersgord
A motorcycle accident typically ends the day’s travels and starts a new journey—one in which a motorcycle accident victim’s future is on the line. Because the stakes are so high, it is of utmost importance that a victim of a motorcycle accident takes certain steps after a crash to help preserve their future health and finances. After seeking the necessary medical treatment, contacting an experienced motorcycle accident attorney is the next step. Get to Safety...
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Trucking Accidents

​What to Do After a Truck Accident

Britt Reiersgord
Commercial truck accidents are devastating events that often lead to significant injuries, property damages, and even death. For victims and survivors of these horrific events, compensation can be a lifeline and hope for the future. If you are ever in a big-rig truck accident and are interested in receiving the maximum possible compensation for your losses, you should understand that there are a few things you must do following the wreck to increase your chances...
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Medical Malpractice

​Surgical Errors and Medical Negligence

Frank Fernandez
Some say that surgeons are among the top medical professionals. Their ability to help their patients recover from various conditions and injuries is often truly amazing. However, they are not perfect. Surgical errors are more commonplace than many people realize. Fortunately, the law provides a pathway for victims of surgical negligence to pursue compensation for their losses. It is in no way an automatic process. Victims are burdened by following procedures and proving medical negligence,...
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Medical MalpracticePersonal Injury

​Birth Injuries and Medical Negligence

Britt Reiersgord
It is during the most delicate processes in life that people must take the greatest care. Childbirth is perhaps the most delicate of them all, which is why medical professionals, be they doctors, nurses, or midwives, have an extremely high standard of care to maintain throughout labor and delivery. Unfortunately, the statistics clearly demonstrate that professionals sometimes fall below this standard, resulting in often irreparable and devastating birth injuries. Birth injuries strike six to seven...
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