Top 27 Kids’ Safety Blogs for Parents (Lawyer-Approved)
This article features the top 27 kids’ safety blogs for parents that have been vetted and approved by a Nationally Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar. One of the hardest challenges parents face is keeping their children safe and…
Read MorePharmacy Error (When Pharmacist Gives Wrong Medication)
A pharmacy error could cause many adverse effects to a person or even lead to death. Pharmacy Malpractice happens a lot more than most people think. The statistics according to Health Affairs, http://content.healthaffairs.org/content/30/4/596.full.html, indicate that pharmacy errors cost upwards of 17 billion dollars. Sadly, these mistakes result in needless deaths to patients who are trusting their pharmacists…
Read MoreAttractive Nuisance Cases (Childhood Injury Prevention)
Keeping children safe is always on parents’ minds. Anyone with children is, or should be, very aware of children’s curiosity and their inner nature to explore and learn new things. Businesses Create Dangerous Conditions that Attract Children Unfortunately, too often, businesses create situations that are very attractive to children. These types of scenarios involve things…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury Symptoms (Easy-to-Understand Guide)
The Center for Disease Control says, on average, approximately 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury each year in America. It’s important to identify traumatic brain injury symptoms as soon as possible to avoid worsening the condition. Definition of Traumatic Brain Injury: A traumatic brain injury is caused by a bump, blow or jolt…
Read MoreWhat Does Underinsured Motorist Mean? (Ultimate UM Guide)
People commonly ask, “what does underinsured motorist mean?” The term, “underinsured motorist,” is defined by your insurance contract. In most Florida insurance contracts, Underinsured Motorist means the at-fault party doesn’t have enough, or adequate, insurance to fully compensate you for your losses and injuries caused by their negligence. For example, let’s assume there is a…
Read MoreWhat is UM Insurance? (Ultimate Guide to Uninsured Motorist)
UM Insurance is the MOST Important Insurance You Can Buy: UM insurance stands for both Uninsured Motorist and Underinsured Motorist insurance. It’s the MOST Important insurance you can buy. It protects you and your family if you or they are injured in a motor vehicle accident. Why is UM or Uninsured Insurance So Important? Because…
Read MoreHow to Give a Deposition in Personal Injury (Step-by-Step)
1. What is a Deposition in Personal Injury Cases? If you make an accident claim, you will probably have to give a deposition at some point. It is extremely important to know how to give a deposition in personal injury cases. First, a deposition is a statement taken from a party or a witness under…
Read MoreWhat to do After a Car Accident (A Simple Guide)
Protecting Your Rights After a Car Accident is Vital This article explains what to do after a car accident. It also explains why you should do these things to protect yourself and your family. My name is Matt Powell and I am a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar who has helped…
Read MorePersonal Injury Statute of Limitations (The Definitive FL Guide)
How Long do You Have to Make an Injury Claim? Personal injury statute of limitations are laws that set time limits on bringing legal claims. These laws determine how much time you have to make an injury a claim. Each state has their own time limits and article will cover that personal injury statute of…
Read MoreWhat Board Certified Means
What Board Certified Means The difference between lawyers and board certified lawyers Board certification recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills, and proficiency in various areas of law, professionalism, ethics in practice. “Board certification is a valuable credential that is becoming a significant trend in the legal profession,” said Florida Bar President Frank Angones Jr. “Specialization recognizes…
Read MoreDrunk Driving Personal Injury Cases (The Definitive Guide)
1. Punitive Damages and How they Relate to Drunk Driving Personal Injury Cases: If you are a victim of a car accident where the at-fault driver was drunk, you may be entitled to punitive damages. Drunk driving personal injury claims are very complex. This is in addition to all your other damages, such as injuries…
Read MoreThings the Jury Never Sees
8 Things the Jury Never Sees During a Personal Injury Trial 1: Crash Reports There are many things the jury never sees during personal injury trials. Did you know in Florida there is no such thing as an “accident report?” They are actually called crash reports. The State of Florida officially re-named them crash reports…
Read MoreHow to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer (A Real One)
This is a guide about how to choose a personal injury lawyer. Hiring a lawyer is one of the most important decisions you can make on behalf of you and your family. For some people, hiring a lawyer may be a whimsical decision, based purely on advertisements. For others, the choice of who to hire is based on the attorney’s experience, skill, reputation, and expertise in handling personal injury cases.
Read MoreHow Much Your Personal Injury Case is Worth (Step-by-Step)
What Determines the Value of Your Injury Claim There are three important factors that establish how much your personal injury case is worth. My name is Matt Powell and I am a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar. I have helped car accident victims for over 35 years. I like to compare…
Read MoreWhat 10/20 Insurance Policy Means
What Policy Means What insurance policy limits mean and how it’s distributed People ask me what the policy limits are and what 10/20 means. Ten/twenty means there is $10k of coverage to pay each person in an accident. There is also a combined total of $20k of coverage. The first number, 10, is the maximum…
Read MoreGaps in Treatment
Gaps in Treatment How gaps in treatment destroy your health and your case The most common mistake people make during their personal injury case is allowing gaps in their medical treatment. A gap in treatment is a period of time where a patient misses treatment with one of their health care providers. For example, missing…
Read MoreHow Personal Injury Mediation Works (Step-by-Step)
What is Mediation? Mediation is a process where each side of a case agrees to use a neutral third party to try to resolve the claim without going to trial. It’s important to know how personal injury mediation works. Mediation can be voluntary between two parties, but most often mediation is mandatory before a judge…
Read MoreTypes of MRI Machines: Recumbent VS Upright
Types of MRI Machines The differences in a Recumbent and Upright MRI Machine Recumbent MRI Machine Not all types of MRI machines are the same. The most common MRI machine people are familiar with called the recumbent MRI machine where you down inside of it. Recumbent MRI machines range from point five to point three…
Read MoreHow MRI Machines Work: A Simple Explanation
How MRI Machines Work The Four Major Parts of MRI Machines After an accident or trauma, sometimes injuries that do not show up on x-rays show up on MRI machines. While broken bones appear on x-rays, damage to muscles and soft tissue appear on MRI studies. It is extremely important to consult with a doctor…
Read MoreInsurance Companies Secrets
5 Secrets Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know How to protect you and your family’s rights when dealing with insurance companies Ever notice how cute and harmless the Geico gecko seems? How soothing the AllState guy, Dennis Haysbert’s, voice sounds? Or the pleasant thoughts that fill your mind when hearing something compared to “a…
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