It is your Constitutional right in Florida to hire an attorney to pursue medical and lost wage benefits in connection with a workplace accident. However, many employers in Florida attempt to prevent Florida Workers’ Compensation claims by promising to pay for medical bills. Many will begin to pay for treatment
Being a good witness at your disability hearing is almost as important as your medical records. A good case with solid medical records can be easily lost if the client is not prepared to testify. The purpose of having a disability hearing is for the individual to explain to the
If you have ever applied for Social Security Disability benefits you certainly know it is not a quick process. In fact it is quite long and cumbersome. Quite possibly the longest part of the application process is waiting for a hearing. Not everyone requires a hearing, but most people do.
Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that progressively worsens over time. This condition is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack itself. Inflammation caused by lupus can affect multiple organs including joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. Lupus is similar to snowflakes in that
Today the Supreme Court of Florida finally confirmed the Fourth District Court of Appeals opinion that artificial caps on medical malpractice cases non-economic damages are UNCONSTITUTIONAL!!! The specific language of the court used was that, “…caps on noneconomic damages in Sections 766.118(2) and (3) arbitrarily reduce damage awards for plaintiffs
Every year thousands of young adults graduate from law school with a shiny new diploma. That diploma allows them to take their State’s Bar Exam and if they pass they can practice any type of law they want! The sole exception is California. Believe it or not, in California, you
How many people cheat on their taxes? I am sure it is millions. In fact, I would venture to say that a clear majority of people, in some way, intentionally under-report their total taxable income. The term for the amount of money the IRS loses on unpaid or under paid
Medical malpractice happens every day. Fortunately, many people do not suffer a negative affect on their health because the mistake is caught early or is not significant. The statistics are shocking. One of my close friends told me when he was a resident in medical school that he believed 80%
What is the difference between a comparative negligence state like Florida and a contributory negligence state? Well, I can say right off the bat, comparative negligence as a legal method is far fairer for the injured victim. In a comparative negligence system, both parties can argue about the percentage of fault
Nursing homes are a growing business across the United States. Our aging population makes nursing homes fill up almost as quickly as they are built. South Florida, especially Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties, and the Treasure Coast all have a significant number of nursing homes to support the aging population.
