Nearly every month, families contact our firm after losing a parent, child, or close relative due to suspected medical negligence. These calls are heartbreaking. And too often, we are forced to deliver devastating news: Florida law provides no legal remedy for their loss. Florida has an outlier statute known as...
Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Florida Divorce (Updated for 2026)
Divorce is never just a legal process — it’s a personal, financial, and emotional turning point. And in Florida, the decisions you make early in your divorce can have long-lasting consequences for your finances, your relationship with your children, and your future. At Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, we’ve spent more...
Important Notice: USPS Postmarking Rule Changes Affect Deadlines
Dear Clients and Colleagues, We are writing to alert you to an important change in U.S. Postal Service postmarking and dating rules that took effect in late December 2025. This change may affect the timing and validity of bill payments, legal filings, applications, and other time-sensitive documents sent by mail....
Delayed Diagnosis of Heart Attacks: When Missed Warning Signs Become Medical Malpractice
Every minute matters when someone is experiencing a heart attack. A fast, accurate diagnosis can mean the difference between full recovery and lifelong disability—or death. Yet too many patients, especially women, are sent home from emergency rooms or urgent care centers with a misdiagnosis such as anxiety, acid reflux, or...
End-of-Year Rush: How Scheduling and Staffing Shortages Lead to Medical Errors
What Florida patients need to know—and how to protect themselves. The end of the year should be a time to slow down, reconnect with family, and enjoy the holidays. But inside Florida hospitals and medical offices, November through January is often the busiest—and most dangerous—time of the year for patients....
When Divorce Lawyers Make Things Worse: How Ego and Conflict Delay Settlement
You might not expect a divorce lawyer to say this—but sometimes, it’s the lawyers who make things worse. Divorce and family law cases are already emotional, stressful, and deeply personal. Clients come to lawyers looking for solutions and peace of mind, not more conflict. Yet too often, we see attorneys...
Dividing Property in a Florida Divorce: What’s Fair Isn’t Always Equal
When a marriage ends, one of the most emotional and confusing parts of divorce is dividing what you’ve built together. In Florida, property division follows a principle called equitable distribution — meaning the court divides assets and debts in a way that is fair, not necessarily equal. Marital vs....
Do I Really Need an Attorney to Win My SSDI Case? The Answer Is No… and Yes.
Introduction: The Question Every SSDI Applicant Asks Filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a long and often confusing process. Many people wonder: Do I really need an attorney to win my case? The short answer: No… and yes. It depends on which stage of the process you’re in...
Co-Parenting During the Holidays: Tips for Stress-Free Time-Sharing in Florida
The holidays can be a magical time for families—but for divorced or separated parents, they can also be one of the most stressful. Between school breaks, travel plans, and family expectations, creating a fair and peaceful holiday schedule can feel impossible. Fortunately, Florida’s family law system provides a framework designed...
Why Evidence, Testimony, and Consistency Decide Every Disability Claim
Evidence. Testimony. Consistency. The foundation of every successful claim. When you apply for Social Security Disability benefits, the process can feel long, confusing, and frustrating. Many people are surprised to learn that from the day you file until your hearing date, Social Security generally won’t communicate directly with you —...