Paternity laws vary from state to state making it difficult for parents to know what to expect. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions regarding Florida paternity laws. I CHILDREN BORN OUTSIDE MARRIAGE The Mother is the natural guardian of a child born out of wedlock and is...
DO YOU NEED A DIVORCE ATTORNEY OR CAN YOU GO IT ALONE?
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, one of the first questions you'll have is whether you need a divorce lawyer. It's not a simple question and the answer will depend on your particular situation. As a general rule, the less that you have...
SOCIAL SECURITY VS MEDICARE: WHO DO I CALL?
Social Security offers retirement, disability, and survivors’ benefits. Medicare provides health insurance. Because these services are often related, you may not know which agency to contact for help. The list below can help you quickly figure out where to go. Please share this list with family and friends; it...
THE 10 MOST IMPORTANT SOCIAL SECURITY CHANGES FOR 2021
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced changes to Social Security benefits and taxes for 2021. All or some of these changes may affect deductions from your paycheck, amount of entitlement and retirement benefits, as well as eligibility for disability benefits. The 10 Most Important SSA Changes for 2021: *...
5 REASONS TO ACT QUICKLY IF YOU ARE IN A CAR ACCIDENT
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...