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COLLATERAL SOURCES AND RIGHTS OF REIMBURSEMENT

Victims of auto accidents are sometimes surprised to learn that health insurance carriers are entitled to be reimbursed for any medical care expenses they incur as a result of an auto accident if the victim of an auto accident receives … Continue reading

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Proving Injuries in Low Impact Accidents

The majority of accidents in the Tampa Bay area are “low impact accidents” involving little or no damage to the vehicles involved in the accident.  A common refrain from insurance adjusters is that the occupants of vehicles involved in low … Continue reading

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Mandatory PIP for Florida

Governor Rick Scott has asked lawmakers to present proposals for next year’s legislative session to eliminate the mandatory Personal Injury Protection coverage that each Florida driver is now required to maintain.  Governor Scott has cited the increased costs associated with … Continue reading

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WHAT DOES FLORIDA’S “NO FAULT” LAW MEAN?

The current “No-Fault” system in Florida was born from the idea that every person injured in an automobile accident should have access to medical care and other benefits regardless of who was at fault in the accident.  Prior to our … Continue reading

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Casey Anthony Verdict Shows Unpredictability of Jury Verdicts

The Casey Anthony verdict was surprising to almost anyone who followed the case.   Most casual observers predicted that a guilty verdict was the only logical conclusion based on the bits and pieces of evidence that we heard as lay persons.  … Continue reading

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Multiple Car Accidents Lead to Wrongful Deaths in South Florida

As personal injury lawyers in South Florida, we sadly report yet another extremely deadly day on our roads. Yesterday, two car accidents , one in Miami and the other in Pembroke Pines, resulted in the wrongful deaths of three drivers. Continue reading

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What an Honor -More Pedestrians Suffer Wrongful Deaths in Florida

As personal injury attorneys handling wrongful death cases throughout the State of Florida, we know too well how dangerous our roads are for pedestrians. Now, a report from Transportation for American and the AARP, confirms that Florida is the most dangerous state for pedestrians, as over 5000 died between 2000 and 2009. Florida’s deadly accidents were more than 10% of the 47,000 pedestrians deaths confirmed nationwide from car accidents or truck accidents during the past decade Continue reading

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Click It or Tick It – Florida Highway Patrol Hopes to Prevent Wrongful Deaths

As personal injury lawyers representing victims of car accidents in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach, we are glad to announce that the Florida Highway Patrol is joining police nationwide for the 2011 National Click It or Ticket campaign. In our practice we too often seen the deadly damage caused by the failure to use seat belts, so we certainly agree that everyone should take the effort to make sure their seat belt are properly used. This year’s campaign starts today and runs through the Memorial Day holiday until June 5 Continue reading

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Florida Legislature Protects Private Hospitals

As lawyers practicing personal injury and medical malpractice law in the State of Florida, we continue to be amazed by the ongoing erosion of the rights of Floridians who are injured due to the negligence of doctors and nurses. The legislature just passed a law which will provide sovereign immunity protection to all doctors and nurses working in private hospitals which are deemed to be teaching hospitals affiliated with medical schools Continue reading

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Florida Legislature Passes Bill Limiting Medical Malpractice Cases

As personal injury attorneys practicing medical malpractice law in the State of Florida on behalf of the victims of preventable medical errors, we are saddened that the Florida Legislature has again passed a series of laws which will make it increasingly difficult for injured Floridians to obtain justice for their injuries. Yesterday, the Florida Senate passed the Florida House of Representative’s bill, number 479, which among other burdens, requires out of state physicians to obtain an expert witness certificate, if they want to testify in a Florida medical malpractice case. Continue reading

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