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COVID-19 Bringing Estate Planning into Focus
The COVID-19 outbreak has changed our lives in numerous ways, and it has prompted many people to reassess their priorities. A deadly and contagious virus definitely causes us to consider our own mortality, the fact that we all have a limited amount of time on this earth, and that none of us know with… Read More »
How is the COVID-19 Outbreak Affecting Florida Personal Injury Claims?
The coronavirus pandemic has turned all of our lives upside down, and every area of our society has been impacted. Florida along with most other states issued a “stay-at-home” order, which was intended to slow the spread of the virus and keep our healthcare system from becoming overwhelmed. Stay-at-home orders are starting to be… Read More »
How COVID-19 is Affecting Parenting Plans in Florida
Floridians are no strangers to natural disasters. Destructive hurricanes ravage our state on an almost annual basis. But one thing most of us have never experienced or prepared for is a public health emergency like what is happening with the coronavirus pandemic. This outbreak has resulted in an ongoing situation in which nonessential businesses… Read More »
Bankruptcies are Likely to Increase because of the Coronavirus
The COVID-19 pandemic is not only a public health emergency, it is an economic disaster as well. Millions of businesses across the country that are considered non-essential have had to close their doors, including many restaurants, bars, coffee shops, retail stores, hair salons, nail salons, and any other business that involves large groups of… Read More »
Finding Silver Linings During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The coronavirus outbreak has ravaged the world over the past few months, killing thousands and disrupted everyone’s lives. Here in Florida, a statewide “stay-at-home” order has been implemented, limiting nonessential activities and keeping many Floridians cooped up in their houses. College students have either gone home or they are staying in their dorms and… Read More »
Who is Responsible for my Workplace Injury?
Every day, millions of Americans go to work to bring home a paycheck and provide for themselves and their household. Most go with the expectation that they will be able to perform their jobs safely and come home in one piece. And while no one expects to be injured on the job, workplace injuries… Read More »
How Does Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Insurance Work in FL?
Residents of Florida who own vehicles are required to carry personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. Also referred to as “no-fault” insurance, PIP is the part of your auto insurance policy that pays for injuries from a vehicle accident regardless of who was at fault. Your PIP coverage pays for approved medical bills if you… Read More »
How to Avoid Accidents with Commercial Trucks in FL
Every week, thousands of big rig trucks roll through Florida, delivering products and supplies to communities throughout the state. The trucking industry is vital for our economy, and we depend on them to keep us supplied with everything we need to maintain the quality of life we enjoy. All of that said, large commercial… Read More »
Protecting Loved Ones from Nursing Home Abuse
There is a largely unreported crisis in America’s nursing homes. Aging demographics, industry consolidation, and tight labor markets have created substandard conditions in numerous facilities in Florida and throughout the country. This has resulted in countless cases of neglect and abuse among one of the most vulnerable groups in our society. In Florida, there… Read More »
Test Videos Reveal How Evenflo Booster Seats Put Children at Risk
ProPublica obtained videos of Evenflo’s own side-impact tests and never-before-seen testimony of some of the company’s key safety engineers. Evenflo advertised its Big Kid booster seat as “side impact tested,” even though its top car seat engineer admitted that if real children moved the way the test dummies did they could suffer catastrophic injuries… Read More »
