Statistics show that there is an increase in head injuries and concussions during the summer months, due to an increase in activities such as water sports, motorcycle riding, bicycle riding, sports camps and other outdoor activities. According to the Centers for Disease Control, brain injury is the leading cause of death and disability for people...Read More

Medication mistakes are some of the most common forms of medical malpractice that can result in serious harm to patients. If you or someone you love has suffered an allergic reaction or another type of injury due to a prescription error, you should know that you might have grounds to file a medical malpractice lawsuit....Read More

Law enforcement across South Florida has increased its “state of awareness” in the wake of the tragic bombings at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Security will be tight at the Lauderdale Air and Sea Show this weekend and officials in Miami said they are considering tightening security for next week’s Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run....Read More

When we place an elderly loved one into a nursing home, we are putting our trust in the staff to provide him or her with the best care possible. Unfortunately, negligence and abuse among the elderly can happen, and it is up to us to watch out for the signs and to protect our vulnerable...Read More

Long-term disability insurance is something that workers are entitled to, should they suffer injuries or develop serious illnesses that prevent them from working. Unfortunately, many insurance companies fall short when it comes to making it easy for injured or ill workers to collect the money that they are entitled to. The process of filing for...Read More

Surgical mistakes are more common than one would think, according to a study published in December 2012. Study authors evaluated malpractice records in which surgeons operated on the wrong patient or body part or left surgical tools inside the patient after surgery. Study results showed that surgeons make these types of careless mistakes far too...Read More

Being injured in a serious accident can be a very traumatic experience. If your injuries were caused by the fault or actions of another, you are most likely entitled to receive financial compensation for your damages. It is important to hire a skilled and experienced attorney who can respond to your needs and make sure...Read More

What is “Tort Reform?” When you hear the words “tort reform” or “legal reform,” replace them every time with “my family and I will give up our legal right to wrongdoers accountable in court for harm done to us.” Lawmakers in congress and state legislatures across the country are under constant pressure from special interest...Read More

Several years ago, Florida passed legislation that caps noneconomic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits for doctors and hospitals. Because of that law, no matter the size of the jury verdict for pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress and other non-economic damages, the verdict may be reduced. For instance, if a doctor negligently misdiagnoses an...Read More