The Florida Legislature is Considering More Restrictions on Medical Error Claims

If the proposed legislation passes, to see a physician a patient may be forced to sign what some have called “One-sided Arbitration Agreements” which among other things could limit the amount of recovery available to the injured patient regardless of the egregiousness of the medical error.   To learn more click the following link:  http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2012/02/10/florida-senate-addresses-medical.html  

Where to Find Important Recall Information

If you’re wondering if your car, child seat, tires or even the school bus your child is riding in has been subject to a recall, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) maintains a website called www.recalls.gov that provides recall information including vehicle and equipment campaigns from 1966 to present. The campaigns include motor vehicle products which… Read more »

6 Questions You Need To Ask Before Choosing An Attorney

Choosing an attorney or law firm to represent you is a big decision.  How can you be sure the firm you choose truly has your best interests at heart?  Before you sign a contract with a personal injury attorney ask the following questions:   1.       Does the attorney’s contract guarantee in writing that their law… Read more »

Bad Faith Law

“Bad Faith” law describes a cause of action that an insured person or business has against their own insurance company when their insurance company fails to act in their best interest in resolving a claim against them.  The failure by the insurance company to act in “good faith” when handling the claim can result in… Read more »

Major Changes to Auto Insurance Could be Coming to Florida

Major changes to Florida’s Personal Injury Protection insurance (Florida No-Fault) may be coming soon.  A bill revising PIP to only cover emergency care and treatment that is received within three (3) days of the accident has been approved by a House Committee.  To see more about the proposed changes and to better understand how they… Read more »

Helping You Overcome A Wrongful Death

There is no greater loss than that of a loved one whose life has ended too soon due to the negligence or inaction of a third party. Wrongful death accidents can occur in swimming pools, by car accidents, motorcycle accidents or at nursing homes and assisted living facilities. We understand that this is a difficult… Read more »

Injuried in a Slip and Fall?

Slip and fall accidents can cause serious injuries and many times require immediate action by an experienced personal injury attorney.  If you slipped and fell at a supermarket, restaurant or business establishment, you may have a legal case due to the negligence or inaction of the property owner or its employees. You may also be… Read more »