9 Facts You Didn’t Know About Birth Injuries
The months awaiting the arrival of a new baby are often full of excitement, anticipation, and joy. Expectant parents may spend their days eagerly researching baby names, diaper service options, and child care; these are the days of gender-reveal parties, baby showers, and preparing the nursery for a tiny new family member. Rarely does the…
Read MoreFlorida Amputation Lawyer Answers Frequently Asked Questions
Amputations are among the most serious types of catastrophic injury a person can experience. In addition to significant medical care, amputations can require years of physical therapy, and the stress of adapting to a sudden change in lifestyle. When a doctor’s medical negligence results in amputation, you may be entitled to financial compensation. In this…
Read More5 Facts Your Sepsis Malpractice Lawyer Needs You To Know
Do you know the warning signs of sepsis? Our medical malpractice attorneys offer insights to keep your loved ones safe. Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection. Sometimes called septicaemia (or blood poisoning), sepsis occurs when a person’s immune system damages their body’s own tissues and organs in an effort to fight a severe…
Read MoreNursing Home Abuse Stories: Putting Concern Into Action
Do you know the signs of nursing home abuse? Would you know what to do if you saw them? This blog explores five hypothetical case studies related to nursing home abuse symptoms. As nursing home abuse lawyers, we see tragic instances of nursing home abuse cases every day. With some nursing home residents’ abuse, a…
Read MoreBirth Injuries in Newborns: What You Need To Know
Welcoming a newborn into the world is a moment filled with joy and anticipation for the expectant families. The nursery room is ready, the parents have spent months nesting, and family members have arrived to be part of the celebration. As birth injury lawyers, we see parents robbed of these happy moments all too often…
Read MoreHow to Report Elder Abuse in Florida: A Step-by-Step Guide
Elder abuse is a serious and often under reported issue that affects many older adults in Florida. According to the Office for Victims of Crime, about 10% of people over 70 will have experienced some form of abuse this year. This equates to roughly five million instances of elder abuse in the United States every…
Read MoreFlorida Brain Injury Lawyer Answers 10 Common Questions about Brain Injury
Brain injury claims are a special type of personal injury case. Recovering compensation for brain injury victims requires a deep understanding of the multiple ways a traumatic brain injury (or “TBI”) can affect their quality of life. Given the challenges of this type of injury, not every personal injury lawyer is qualified to help brain…
Read MoreCommon Questions for a Florida Cerebral Palsy Lawyer
Cerebral Palsy is not a disease; it is a condition caused most often by medical personnel not providing adequate care to a patient. Cerebral Palsy is not genetic, not bacterial, and not a virus. It is likely the most overlooked type of medical malpractice case. Cerebral, which means Cerebellum, or the brain; Palsy means paralysis,…
Read MoreNursing Home Abuse: Learn the Facts, Recognize the Signs
When their elderly loved ones need expert care, many families turn to nursing homes. Competent nursing homes offer not just housing but also medical assistance, camaraderie, and the respect our elderly loved ones deserve. Many nursing homes are held to similar standards of care as hospitals and other inpatient medical facilities. As more “Baby Boomers”…
Read MoreHow to Hire a Nursing Home Abuse Attorney
If you suspect a nursing home of abusing or neglecting your elderly family member, you may need a nursing home abuse lawyer. When a nursing home facility fails to care for its residents, your loved one may be exposed to nursing home abuse. MattLaw has outlined several signs of nursing home abuse; not all cases…
Read MoreNeonatal Sepsis: Know The Signs
Neonatal sepsis is a serious medical condition that poses a significant risk to the health and well-being of newborn infants. Sepsis is usually caused by a bacterial infection that affects the entire system. Bacteria, viruses, or fungi, sepsis can spread quickly through a baby’s bloodstream and cause serious issues with blood flow, immune system response,…
Read More7 Signs of Sepsis You Should Never Ignore
Sepsis is a life-threatening medical condition that arises when the body’s response to infection becomes dysregulated. The type of infection can be bacterial, viral, or fungal. It may originate in various parts of the body, such as the lungs, urinary tract, or abdomen. Called “the silent killer,” sepsis can progress rapidly, leading to severe complications…
Read MoreSTUDY: Traumatic Brain Injuries Linked to Brain Cancer Risk
The heightened risk of brain cancer should be factored into future medical costs for moderate-to-severe TBI survivors. A 2024 cohort study found that some types of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are correlated with brain cancer risk. A review of the medical data from 1.9 million veterans showed moderate to severe TBIs to be positively correlated…
Read MoreThe 5 Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
Has a loved one experienced nursing home abuse, or elder abuse at the hands of a caregiver? This blog will teach you how to: Placing a parent or a loved one in a nursing home is not a decision made lightly. In entrusting someone to look after our parents or aging loved ones, we expect…
Read MoreHow to Find a Doctor After a Car Accident (The Real Story)
This is a guide on how to find a doctor after a car accident.
If you are injured and need to see a doctor, there are a few things that you need to know.
It’s important to go to the right injury doctors and even MORE important to avoid the wrong doctors.
Read MoreWhen a Car Insurance Company Refuses to Pay (7 Keys)
This is the ultimate guide on what to do when a car insurance company refuses to pay.
Here’s the number one thing you need to know:
The only thing that motivates an insurance company to do anything is PROFIT.
Read MoreHow to Deal with Insurance Adjusters (After a Car Accident)
This is the most comprehensive guide on how to deal with insurance adjusters after a car accident in 2019.
Adjusters from insurance companies will do anything they can to save the insurance company money – including delaying and denying your claim.
Read MoreUnderstanding Spinal Cord Injuries and How a Tampa Attorney Can Help Victims
A spinal cord injury is a traumatic injury affecting the spinal cord. The spinal cord is a complex bundle of nerves that runs through the spinal column and connects the brain to the rest of the body. It is responsible for transmitting signals between the brain and the body’s muscles and organs, controlling movement and…
Read MoreHow to Pursue Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Damages in Tampa with a Florida Attorney
UNDERSTANDING WHAT A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) IS, AND HOW AN EXPERIENCED FLORIDA LAWYER CAN HELP TAKE LEGAL ACTION IN THE TAMPA AREA A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a highly debilitating injury that can alter a person’s life and affect their family forever. Individuals suffering from a TBI might face permanent injuries that limit…
Read MoreMotorcycle Accident Statistics and Laws Florida Drivers Should Know
UNDERSTANDING THE DANGERS OF MOTORCYCLE CRASHES IN TAMPA AND ACROSS THE STATE OF FLORIDA Motorcycle crashes frequently occur in the Tampa Bay area. Unfortunately, the accidents can likely result in life-threatening injuries and deaths. The recurrence of the collisions is disconcerting when considering that accidents are often avoidable through safety measures. The MattLaw® legal team…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Motorcycles in Florida
SUFFERING FROM AN INJURY AFTER A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT? SEEK A LAWYER IMMEDIATELY Riding a motorcycle is an alluring adventure that captivates people worldwide with visions of freedom and serenity. The attraction is perhaps no more apparent than in sunny Florida. In 2020, the estimate of registered motorcyclists in Florida was 620,077. As enticing as motorcycle…
Read MorePersonal Injury Law Guide in Tampa – What You Need To Know
What do you need to know if you have been injured in a car accident to prevent yourself from making a mistake that could potentially cost you tens of thousands of dollars?
By understanding the legal process, the insurance process, and the medical process of a personal injury claim, you can avoid making costly mistakes.
Read MoreHiring a Trial Lawyer Increases Your Case Value (7 Factors)
After a wrongful death or catastrophic injury happens to your family, here are a few compelling reasons why you want to hire a trial lawyer that can take your case all the way to trial. The statistics show that only a small percentage of injury and death cases actually go to trial. And of the…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Teen Drivers
This is the most comprehensive guide for parents with teen drivers in Florida.
I’m going to share with you the pros and cons of scenarios like buying a separate insurance policy for your teen versus adding them to your existing family policy.
Read MoreAssault & Battery
Assault & Battery Personal Injury Claims Assault and battery is the crime of threatening a person together with the act of making physical contact with them. The law allows victims of crimes and intentional acts to hire an attorney and sue the wrongdoer for damages and losses caused by the wrongdoer. For every wrong there is…
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