2020 is coming to an end and I think we can agree that it's about time. Enjoy the holiday season but please be safe. Sadly, with the joy and merriment of the holidays comes an increase in auto accidents so please drive carefully. Often when someone is in an accident,...
SIX EXAMPLES OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
6 Types of Medical Malpractice That You Need to be Aware of According to the National Institutes of Health, about one in 5 Americans will experience a medical error in their lifetime while only 10% of all medical errors are reported. Because health care has become increasingly complex, it leaves...
NURSING HOME AND ALF NEGLECT AND ABUSE: YOUR RIGHTS (AND COVID19 LITIGATION UPDATES)
Note: See important Covid-19 update below. You or your loved one has been the victim of abuse or neglect in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or by an aide from a Home Health Agency. Do you know what your rights are? Here are the basics of what you...
EVEN LAWYERS GET CONFUSED ABOUT THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASES
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...