May 21, 2018
When former model, Rebecca Zeni, died three years ago at a PruittHealth nursing home in LaFayette, Georgia, an autopsy revealed that septicemia from crusted scabies caused her death. In essence, that means she died in agonizing pain, being eaten alive from the inside out by millions of parasitic mites. This case raises all kinds of fears and questions: How could this happen in a nursing home in the twenty-first century. Didn’t the staff at the facility know she had scabies? Didn’t they treat the disease? What went wrong? Unfortunately, we don’t have to look very far to find the answers […]
April 13, 2018
Following a slip-and-fall accident here in Florida, there are three things we need to prove in order to pursue a claim. First, we will need to prove there was a dangerous condition on the ground. Second, we will need to prove that the owners knew or should have known about the condition. And third, we must prove that your injuries were caused by the fall. When attempting to prove these items, we will need to obtain the necessary evidence. Thus, it will be important for you to try to preserve the evidence at the scene. Be sure to take pictures of the dangerous condition. Watch […]
March 9, 2018
Following an automobile accident, there are several things that you will need to do. First, by taking pictures of both vehicles involved in a wreck you will have the evidence you need if the insurance company attempts to claim that your vehicle damage was not that bad. Also, by seeking immediate medical treatment, you document any injuries and what the doctors can do for you. Another thing you should do is call your insurance company and report the claim in a timely manner. The sooner you do this, the more details you will usually remember. Finally, do not give recorded statements until you have […]
January 2, 2018
Individuals who were involved in a car accident in Orlando may wish to file a lawsuit. In these cases, it is important for accident victims to be aware of different Florida laws which may play a role in the Orlando auto accident lawsuit. Victims should be aware that Florida is a no-fault state, meaning that they must first attempt to recover financial compensation through their own insurance. Other important Florida car accident laws include car insurance laws and the statute of limitations. If you’d like to speak with our Orlando auto accident attorneys, call 888-818-1439. We can answer all of your questions […]
August 12, 2017
With hurricane season upon us, we’re hearing lots of advice on what to do to prepare for a hurricane. Although most of already know the drill on protecting our homes and having necessary supplies on hand, many Floridians are caught off guard and do not know what to do when hurricane damage does actually occur. Preparing for a Florida Hurricane Damage Insurance Claim If any of your property has been damaged by a hurricane or tropical storm, you should contact your insurance company immediately, since time is of the essence in repairing the damage and preventing further problems due to […]
July 2, 2015
Personal Injury Claim in Florida Considerations begin an accident or injury may deciding if they should file a personal injury claim to recover damages, or financial compensation for their injuries. In order to do this, injured individuals should familiarize themselves with certain Florida laws and regulations that may pertain to their claim. It is important to have an understanding of these laws and the role they might play in the legal process. A better understand may help injured individuals to be more equipped to file and defend their case. Personal Injury Claim in Florida Considerations With Statute of Limitations An important law […]
June 23, 2015
Insurance mistakes or errors are not uncommon. Insurance disputes may include situations such as inaccurate billing, a company’s payment on a claim, and nonpayment of a claim. In some cases, they may be minor and resolved quickly with a simple call or letter. However, more complex and significant issues can be difficult to resolve. Insurance policyholders should always be aware and vigilant of the terms of their contracts, policies, and agreements. This allows policyholders to be more equipped and prepared when issues occur, which in turn increases the chances that an issue will be fixed quickly and fairly. Policyholders who […]
April 23, 2014
According to the results of a new study, approximately 12 Million Americans receive incorrect diagnoses every year. Having concrete statistics such as this may help to garner awareness and action to resolve this public health problem. In the past, statistics have been difficult to gather due to the nature of misdiagnosis, the inconsistency in the definition of misdiagnosis, and the controversy surrounding many cases. This study marks a breakthrough for assessing the true magnitude of the misdiagnosis problem in America. Revolutionary Misdiagnosis Study The misdiagnosis study was lead by Dr. Hardeep Singh, who was recently awarded the Presidential Early Career […]
April 9, 2014
Florida SOL Laws, or statute of limitations laws, are laws that designate a time limit in which legal action can be taken in response to an unlawful situation of wrongful conduct. Statute of limitations laws apply to lesser charges, and are not applicable in certain cases of more serious crimes. There are different time limits for different charges, and these time limits may also vary based on the state that the crime was committed in. SOL laws are also updated occasionally, with the most recent update to Florida SOL laws taking place in 2013. Commonly Cited Florida SOL Laws SOL […]
November 5, 2013
Human error within the workplace is very common. But we don’t generally associate human error in the workplace with doctors or nurses. Studies from the late 1990’s and early 2000’s have indicated that as many as 98,000 people die each year within our hospitals from medical mistakes within hospitals. But more recently in 2010, the Inspector General for Health & Human Services found that 180,000 deaths in hospital were related to Medicare patients alone, not including the rest of the general public. The most recent study, from the Journal of Patient Safety says that number in 2014 is considerably higher. […]