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13 Oct
Do You Need an Expert Witness for a Medical Malpractice Claim

Do You Need an Expert Witness for a Medical Malpractice Claim?

Medical malpractice happens frequently throughout the United States. Doctors, surgeons, pharmacists, physical therapists, and other medical professionals can be held accountable, financially, for their actions when they are negligent and cause harm. Even though most medical malpractice cases that go to trial will ultimately settle in favor of the medical provider, victims of medical malpractice should not shy away from speaking with an attorney if they believed provider errors harmed them. In Florida, victims of medical malpractice can meet with [...]

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11 Oct
Medical Expenses Commonly Associated with Car Accidents

Medical Expenses Commonly Associated with Car Accidents

Car accidents can cause a significant amount of physical bodily harm and, many times, these incidents are fatal. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that on a yearly basis, crash injuries require Americans to spend over one million days in the hospital. Medical expenses can be quite high to treat injuries that happen by way of traffic accidents. For example, in 2012 alone, the cost of medical care after crashes that took place across the country was [...]

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06 Oct
What Is the Average Settlement for a Slip and Fall Case in Florida? Tampa slip-and-fall lawyer

Slip and Fall Accident Prevention

Any location can have perils that cause a person to slip, trip, and fall. A fall accident is much more than an embarrassing predicament, it can inflict significant bodily harm. For some, the injuries that a fall accident produces could be life-threatening. Head injuries and brain damage, broken bones, lacerations, and sprains, are just a sampling of the many injuries that fall accidents can cause. When there is a hazard or obstacle on a property which causes a fall [...]

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04 Oct
Do All Personal Injury Claims Go to Court

Do All Personal Injury Claims Go to Court?

There are several types of personal injury claims that can be filed, including bicycle accidents, slip and fall incidents, car crashes, product defect injuries, and dog bites, to name just a few. Every step of the personal injury claim process has its own role and function, and each step is essential. From what to do in the aftermath of an accident to how to deal with insurance adjusters, all the way through to when compensation is dispensed, will impact [...]

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28 Sep
Why Florida Roads are so Dangerous for Bicyclists

Why Florida Roads are so Dangerous for Bicyclists

During the extremely hot summer months in Florida, bicycle riding can be quite difficult due to the intense heat and humid weather. But as the fall comes and the winter is looming, the temperature and humidity drop enough to make the environment appealing for bicyclists. There are many things, though, that a bicyclist has to think about besides the weather. The most important of which is how to safely travel around the state due to the roads in Florida, [...]

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26 Sep
Top 4 Factors that Impact the Length of a Personal Injury Claim

Top 4 Factors that Impact the Length of a Personal Injury Claim

Nobody wants to have to work through a legal challenge, but if you were injured in a car crash or other unintentional injury accident you will likely have to file a claim for compensation. After a car accident, for example, there are many different types of damages you can suffer. You may have medical expenses for treatment you received, a damaged vehicle may need to be repaired or replaced, and more. To make things worse, your injuries could be [...]

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21 Sep
Do Not Forget to Have Your Car Checked After a Crash

Do Not Forget to Have Your Car Checked After a Crash

If you would ask any car accident attorney about what steps you should take after a collision, the first thing you may hear is to get medical attention immediately, even if you do not feel symptoms of physical bodily harm. This is because there are many different ailments that can take a while before symptoms show up to indicate an injury was suffered. Also, right after a crash with the adrenaline at its peak in your system, you may [...]

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19 Sep
Is Drowsy Driving a Problem for Teens

Is Drowsy Driving a Problem for Teens?

As we age, our vigor and energy begin to decline. When you are operating a vehicle in peak condition, as is the case for many teenagers, your energy, and alertness should be at an all-time high. Logically, this means that teen drivers should not experience drowsy driving accidents on the road even half as much as adults. However, research shows this is not always true, and younger drivers aged 16 to 24 actually suffer high rates of drowsy driving. Drowsy [...]

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14 Sep
Food Therapy for TBI Patients

Food Therapy for TBI Patients

A traumatic brain injury can vary in how severe the symptoms that a victim suffers are. The type of injury, the extent of the injury, and where in the brain the injury took place all play a part in how much damage a person will have to endure. For example, a moderate TBI could cause dizziness, blurred vision, confusion, or tinnitus to name just a few of the many symptoms. By contrast, a more severe brain injury could result [...]

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12 Sep
Medical Malpractice from Lack of Informed Consent

Medical Malpractice from Lack of Informed Consent

It is important that you fully understand the medical decisions you make after seeing your doctor. There are always going to be pros and cons that come with medical procedures, and depending on your specific health circumstances, certain procedures could be riskier for you than for someone else. Still, if your doctor believes that the benefits could potentially outweigh the risks, they are likely going to present you with your options and advise you on what they believe is [...]

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