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September 27, 2019

Will Florida Bring Back Caps on Medical Malpractice Damages?

Earlier this year, a bill was filed in the Florida House to reinstate caps on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. The bill follows a 2017 decision of the Florida Supreme Court striking down such damage caps as unconstitutional. While the bill in question (HB 7077 - Medical Malpractice) was withdrawn from consideration in May and subsequently died in the Health & Human Services Committee, it was merely the latest in a nationwide struggle between courts and legislatures to define the proper scope of non-economic damages in personal injury cases.

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August 30, 2019

I Was Injured in a Work-Related Accident. Who’s Responsible for Paying My Bills?

In most cases, when you are injured in an auto accident — such as being rear-ended on your way to the grocery store — your personal insurance policy will cover most (if not all) of your medical expenses. But what happens if you are injured in an accident while you are driving for work? Can you seek compensation from your employer? In this scenario, there are two main options available to you: filing a workers’ compensation claim and pursuing a personal injury action against the at-fault party. Below, we will examine each.

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July 31, 2019

Don’t Underestimate the Dangers of Drowsy Driving

Certain driving behaviors — such as drinking and driving, texting and driving, and speeding — are well-known to be dangerous, and most conscientious drivers go to great lengths to avoid engaging in them. But most drivers do not consider being tired to be a great threat to their driving abilities. After all, being tired is just part of modern life, and we still need to get where we’re going, right? In reality, drowsy driving poses a significant risk to those who engage in it and those around them, and it is a risk that often goes unnoticed.

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June 28, 2019

Types of Hospital Malpractice: When Places of Healing Become Places of Harm

Hospitals are places of healing. Hospitals are also places of hectic emergency rooms where split-second decisions need to be made. They are places of operating rooms where even the slightest error or miscommunication could lead to disaster. They are full of hallways and recovery rooms that can be cluttered with equipment and machines. And they are places where the presence of so many ill people sharing the same spaces and same devices make them a breeding ground for bacteria and infections.

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May 31, 2019

If I Was Partially at Fault for My Florida Car Accident, Can I Still Recover Compensation for My Injuries?

In a Florida car accident lawsuit, a plaintiff seeking to recover damages for their injuries must prove that the other driver or drivers were to blame. Fault is a key issue in every personal injury case, and if you can’t demonstrate to the judge or jury that the other parties’ recklessness or negligence were the cause of your injuries, you simply will not recover any compensation.

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