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Our firm is about personal attention. It’s about our family fighting for your family. When we take on your case, you will speak with either myself or Jason by telephone in the very beginning. Then at a mutually convenient time, we can either come to your home or you can come to our office where you will meet with one of the attorneys in the office, myself or Jason and we will go over the facts of your case and the treatment that you are undergoing.
How to Protect an SSDI Lump Sum With an ABLE Account in Plantation, Florida
Understanding How a Disability Lump Sum Can Threaten Your Benefits Key Takeaways: Protecting an SSDI lump sum in Plantation, Florida means depositing qualifying back-pay funds into a state-authorized ABLE account, sheltering them from resource counts while remaining available for disability-related expenses. Large past-due payments can push recipients over resource limits for means-tested programs like SSI...
The Ultimate Guide to Personal Injury Law in Fort Lauderdale
Accidents can change our lives in an instant. Whether it’s a car crash, a slip and fall, or another type of injury, we often find ourselves facing medical bills, time away from work, and an overwhelming list of questions. What are our rights? How do we seek compensation? What does the legal process actually look...
A diabetes medication considered safe for pregnant women could potentially be used to treat or prevent preeclampsia, a leading cause of maternal death. Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that kills more than 60,000 women around the world each year. It occurs when an insufficient blood supply to the placenta causes the release of toxins into...
A recent Texas DUI manslaughter verdict has victim advocates concerned that wealth may increasingly be used as a legal defense for negligence. The verdict arose from the trial of Ethan Couch, a 16-year-old boy who killed four people and injured two in a drunk driving crash on June 15, 2013. Couch’s defense attorney successfully argued...
Can a Miami Injury Victim Still Use a Letter of Protection After Tort Reform?
Understanding Letters of Protection in Miami After Florida’s Tort Reform Key Takeaways: Yes, a Miami injury victim can generally still use a letter of protection (LOP) after Florida’s 2023 tort reform, because the law regulated these agreements rather than eliminating them. Fla. Stat. § 768.0427 preserves LOPs while imposing new disclosure obligations and limiting medical-damages...
Why the 180-Day Investigation Period Applies to Fort Lauderdale Airport Injuries
Understanding Government Claims After a Fort Lauderdale Airport Injury Key Takeaways: The 180-day investigation period applies to Fort Lauderdale airport injuries because Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is owned and operated by Broward County, making it a governmental entity subject to Florida’s sovereign immunity statute under Fla. Stat. §768.28. Before filing suit, you must present written...
Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the symptoms of a head injury may include: Sensitivity to light and sound Concentration issues Anxiety and nervousness Changes in personality and demeanor Headaches Coordination problems Dizziness Complications with short-term memory and/or long-term memory Mood changes (e.g., sadness) Other symptoms If you have been in an...
Both intentional and unintentional acts can result in serious injuries and damages. But what qualifies as a personal injury, and when are you entitled to seek compensation? A claim qualifies as a personal injury if you experience emotional or bodily harm as a result of an action by another actor. Defining Personal Injury Common examples...
Personal injury claims do not always end up in court. Settlements on claims are commonly agreed upon by parties to avoid going to trial. If you are in a car accident or suffer an injury that entitles you to damages, the other party may approach you with a settlement offer. But how do you respond...
Yes, you can sue Carnival Cruises if you were injured while scuba diving during one of their cruise trips, under certain conditions. Pursuing legal action typically involves demonstrating that the injury resulted from negligence either by Carnival or its third-party partners responsible for the scuba diving excursion. A Florida Carnival Cruise Line accident lawyer will...
A trip to a beauty salon should end with you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. However, you could be entitled to compensation if your trip ended with an injury. A Fort Lauderdale medical spa injury lawyer in your area can help you prove the salon’s negligence caused your injury. They can also explain the damages you...
If you have been injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence and are thinking about filing a lawsuit for compensation, speaking to the other party’s insurance adjuster may not be the best choice. If you have been hurt, you may not know the extent of your medical condition or if other medical issues...