A recent South Florida case shows how even attorneys sometimes misunderstand how the Statute of Limitations applies to a medical malpractice case. Ordinarily, the Statute of Limitations (time within which one must file a lawsuit, or the case is forever barred) for an accident case is four (4) years. Medical...
UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND/OR SSDI: CAN YOU GET BOTH?
CAN YOU REALLY HAVE IT BOTH WAYS? The federal-state unemployment insurance program provides cash benefits to eligible workers. While state law determines eligibility for unemployment benefits, generally you must be unemployed through no fault of your own. In most states, you will have to represent that you are able to...
5 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT FILING A LAWSUIT
If you’re like most people, filing a lawsuit sounds pretty scary. It conjures images of solemn judges, dark-paneled courtrooms, fancy lawyers, witnesses — and legal bills, so many legal bills. It doesn’t have to be. 5 important facts to consider when you’ve been in an accident, you've been hurt at...
FORECLOSURE & THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC: HOW, WHEN and WHY
Florida enacted a statewide moratorium on federally backed mortgage foreclosures (e.g., VA home loans, FHA, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loans) through July 31, 2020. It is doubtful that the moratorium will be renewed again, even if the significant rise in Covid 19 cases continues. WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN...
BEWARE CORONAVIRUS SCAMS AND CONS
(Updated 9/23/2020) Cases are being reported of scammers taking advantage of the fear and uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. We want to help protect our clients, their families and their businesses from hucksters trying to profit off a national crisis. SCAMS TARGETING SENIORS The FCC has received reports of scams and hoaxes...
5 Things to Look For Before Hiring a Social Security Lawyer
Scarcely a month goes by without my hearing the following sad mantra from a social security disability applicant regarding their appeal to the Appeals Council or the Federal Court after denial of a claim: “I saw/heard a very professional looking/sounding ad on TV/Radio/Internet, called them and signed up. They seemed...
Four Important Reasons Why You Need a Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
You are driving your SUV on Fleming Street in Key West, Florida when a sedan being operated by a texting teenager smashes into your vehicle. The distracted teen was speeding, so the impact was quite severe, resulting in extensive damage to you and your vehicle. In fact, you had to...
Vocational Experts at Social Security Hearings
It is unusual to have a social security hearing without a vocational expert present to offer testimony. Very often, the vocational expert makes or breaks your social security claim. The vocational expert, hired by Social Security, assists the Administrative Law Judge by analyzing your residual functional capacity (advising the Judge...
Pitfalls in Florida Medical Malpractice Laws
If you or a loved one suffers an injury due to a doctor’s negligence in a Florida hospital or any other medical facility, you will need to navigate a complicated set of rules and regulations to have a medical malpractice claim filed. While the below is a high level summary of some...
Many in Southern Florida Saddled with Medical Debt
Even though we are hearing that the economy is improving for some Americans, one area where many residents of Dade, Broward, and Monroe County still financially struggle is medical debt created by doctor and hospital bills. Report: 20 Percent In U.S. Have Unpaid Medical Bills Medical debt often comes about...