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...
Motorcycle Use And Accidents In Florida
With Florida’s amazing weather, it should come as no surprise that the state ranks second in the nation for motorcycle ownership. In 2012, Florida had 619,150 registered motorcycles, with only California having more on the roads. The most commonly driven motorcycles include Harley Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, and Polaris, but other...
Booster Seats Can Reduce Dangers of Seatbelt Injuries for Older Children
Florida Child Seat Restraint Requirements Changing As Of January 1st Protecting our children as they travel in the car from place to place is extremely important. That’s why there is so much attention being paid to properly restraining children in an appropriately sized car seat or booster seat. Florida specifically...
Dump Truck and Truckload Accidents
Trucking accidents are not uncommon on Florida highways. Often these accidents can cause serious injuries and property damage due to the size of the vehicles involved, as well as the nature of the loads the trucks are carrying. For example, earlier this week a dump truck overturned on the ramp...
Dangerous Products – Apology for Malfunctioning Airbags
Over the past several months, airbag manufacturer Takata Corp. has been recalling millions of malfunctioning airbags that have been installed in almost a dozen models of U.S. vehicles. Specifically, the air bag malfunction issue involves defective inflators and propellant devices, which are parts of the airbag that cause the airbag...
The Need to File for Bankruptcy Can Strike Anyone
Bad Financial Advice Leads Pro Hockey Player To File For Bankruptcy Relief From the outside, people often think that those who file for bankruptcy must be financially irresponsible and that bankruptcy could never happen to them. However, both of these ideas frequently could not be further from the truth. One...
Establishing a Medical Malpractice Case
Medical patients naturally rely on trained physicians and nurses for answers and explanations related to their health. It is entirely reasonable to assume that medical professionals will use their expertise to take reasonable steps for treatment no matter what the medical condition. This condition can range from the flu to...
Filing for Social Security Based on Mental Disorders
According to the United States Social Security Administration (SSA), individuals diagnosed with certain mental disorders are eligible to receive social security disability benefits. For those who suffer with mental health issues, this income can provide a degree of relief in an otherwise difficult situation by aiding the recipient financially while...