This is why it’s so important to get medical care after an injury
Home Experiencing an injury, whether from an accident, a fall, or during sports, can be traumatic. While the immediate reaction might be to brush it off and hope for the best, doing so can lead to serious complications. This guide delves into why it’s essential to prioritize medical care after an injury, highlighting how going […]
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?
Home After an accident, you have medical bills plus the expense of fixing or replacing your damaged vehicle. The last thing you want to add to the list is attorney’s fees. “How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?” is one of our clients’ first questions, and we don’t blame you. Personal injury lawyer costs […]
What happens when you reject an insurance settlement offer?
Home When receiving a settlement offer, it is just that – an offer. If you do not believe it is fair or meets your expectations, you can reject the offer, returning you to the negotiation process. Your rejection of an offer should include a counteroffer, which is usually higher than their settlement but may be […]
Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness
Home Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month is an effort to prevent impaired driving. Unfortunately, impaired driving spikes during the holidays, so it’s no wonder that December was the chosen month to bring awareness to this issue. There were as many as 5,125 alcohol related accidents in Florida, in 2017. Over 350 of those included […]
Do You Know the Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury?
Home Do you know the symptoms of a traumatic brain injury? Many people are unable to identify the symptoms of a brain injury because there are so many factors to consider. The symptoms can be similar to those caused by strokes and other health problems. Concussion symptoms can take a while to manifest. Some symptoms […]
Orlando Carbon Monoxide Lawsuit
Home I recently resolved an interesting case for a client who sustained a significant brain injury after she unknowingly inhaled carbon monoxide – she almost died. The story is told below, but it is important to share that the Defendants in the case refused to accept any responsibility for years until they were exposed as […]
A Concussion Can Change Your Life, and So Can a Verdict
Home While popular culture immediately associates brain injury with professional football players, minor brain trauma can also be debilitating and happen to anyone. One example of brain trauma is post-concussive syndrome (also known as post-concussion syndrome or PCS). While the body often self-heals concussions in one to six weeks, some are more serious and life-changing. […]
Soccer and Personal Injury: Traumatic Brain Injuries From Soccer Heading
Home In a world that is more and more cognizant of the long-term damage that head injuries can do to a person, it’s a wonder that soccer has made it this far without enacting better protections for players. It remains one of the only sports that actually encourages the use of the head to control […]
A Central Florida Nursing Home Attorney Explains Why Nursing Homes Are So Afraid Of The New Lawsuit Rule
Home In October, the American Health Care Association filed a lawsuit against the federal government. The suit was in response to a new rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services that gives nursing home patients and their families the right to sue nursing homes in a court of law. Prior to the […]
Negligent Security Turns Orlando Dream Vacation Into A Nightmare For International Tourists
Home Orlando is an international travel destination, drawing people from all walks of life and from all areas of the world. Travelers save up for months or even years to make such a trip, arriving excited and eager to make their dreams come true. For one international couple that dream trip turned into a nightmare […]