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When Medicine Fails and you Suspect Malpractice

When you go to see your doctors, you expect a few things: quality care, honesty, and treatment that helps you get better. What you don’t expect, though, is to encounter medical malpractice. Unfortunately, that’s precisely what many people run into. According to the Civil Justice Resource Group, about 65,000 to 200,000 people die each year…

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What You Need to Know About the New Distracted Driver Laws in Florida

Distracted driving: it’s a dangerous problem, and it keeps getting worse every year. According to the most recent distracted driver data from End Distracted Driving (EndDD), 10% of all fatal crashes in 2015 were the result of distracted driving. In 2017, 3,166 people died in accidents involving a distracted driver. As these numbers continue to…

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What is Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and why do you Need it?

Today, most Florida residents carry car insurance to cover vehicle damages or claims. Most people also carry health insurance, which covers major medical bills. After a car accident, though, many drivers discover gaps in those policies. These gaps require them to pay out-of-pocket for post-injury expenses. Fortunately, that’s where personal injury protection comes in. Personal…

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The Most Common Types of Personal Injury Lawsuits in Florida

Each year, thousands of personal injury lawsuits are filed throughout Florida.  While car accidents are the most common type of personal injury lawsuits filed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports there are about 17,000 slip and fall accidents annually. While not every personal injury claim ends up in court, some types of…

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The Current State of Rideshare Lawsuits: Uber, Lyft and Others

Most of us remember a time when our parents gave us their sage advice: DO NOT, under any circumstances, get into a stranger’s car. With that kind of upbringing, it seems more than a bit confounding that there is now an entire industry dedicated to doing just that. It’s called ridesharing, and it has revolutionized the…

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Signs of a Traumatic Brain Injury and Why Hiring a Lawyer Can Help

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a painful, devastating personal injury that can happen to anyone, any time. People who have experienced a traumatic brain injury know how frightening the situation can be. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), TBIs account for about 30% of all injuries that lead to death and affect more than 2.8 million…

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5 Reasons You Need an Experienced Medical Malpractice Attorney

If you’ve been the victim of medical malpractice, you may be thinking that hiring a personal injury attorney for representation is enough. But that’s not completely true. In fact, a medical malpractice case requires the help of an attorney who is educated and experienced with the specific issues created by this type of case. Here’s…

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Contingency Fees Work for You in Personal Injury Cases

Contingency fees allow accident victims to hire an attorney and have quality representation in the legal process. These agreements mean the attorneys only get paid if they earn a favorable result for their clients. How Contingency Fees Work In general, most attorneys charge clients an hourly rate for their services, regardless of the outcome. Personal injury attorneys,…

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Auto Insurance Coverage to Protect You and Your Loved Ones, Part 2

In our second article discussing types of auto insurance coverage, we explore several more ways you can protect your finances after a serious car wreck. Trust us, you want a policy that helps pay costly medical bills or property damages that can quickly rack up. Learn about what coverage works best for you. Making Sense…

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