Monthly Archives: August 2011

Florida Hospital Has New Things To Offer

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Matt Powell

A new addition to the Orlando, Florida hospital will soon make life easier for local commuters and hospital guests. Continue reading →

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One Record You Don’t Want to Break: 9.2 Million Dollar Hospital Bill

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Matt Powell

An enormous hospital bill — was it justified or was it an attempt at a cover-up for a wrongful death? Continue reading →

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A Brief History of Workers’ Compensation

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Matt Powell

Workers’ compensation laws have come a long way, but often they still have a ways to go. If you are the victim in such a situation, contact an attorney. Continue reading →

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Understanding Law Terms: Racketeering

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Matt Powell

The term “racketeering” essentially means guilty of performing bad business practices: cheating, lying, stealing, misrepresenting the facts. Continue reading →

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The Reality of Medical Malpractice

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Matt Powell

The numbers are higher than we want to know of those people who have been medically mistreated. If you or a loved one are in that situation, contact an attorney now. Continue reading →

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It’s Summertime and Injuries Do Happen

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Matt Powell

Some motorcycle riders may not like to wear helmets but if you’re ever involved in an accident, a helmet can mean the difference between life and death. Continue reading →

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It’s Not Just Your Money that Can Be Taken at the Gas Station

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Matt Powell

You might not think much about it because it probably occurs so frequently — filling up at the gas station. Dangers can be associated with this action.
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What Responsibility Do You Have Toward Your Guests?

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Matt Powell

It may be a moral duty, but it isn’t a legal duty to check on a guest’s health condition during a stay at a hotel, rules the Georgia Supreme Court. Continue reading →

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Bed Bug Insurance: Ensuring Your Bed Isn’t Crawling

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Matt Powell

Bed bugs are increasingly in the news as there have been more incidences reported lately. If you have had occasion to run across them, contact an attorney. Continue reading →

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What You Need to Know In the Moments After a Car Accident

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Matt Powell

It’s hard to think of much right after you’ve been involved in an accident. Here are some tips you might want to try to commit to memory ahead of time. Continue reading →

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