First-of-its-kind decision confirms Medicaid and emergency room patients are entitled to full legal protections when medical negligence occurs TAMPA, FL – In a precedent-setting decision, a Florida court has determined for the first time that Medicaid patients who seek emergency medical care are entitled to the same dignity, respect, compensation, […]
Were you injured in an accident during the holidays in Florida? If so, you are not alone. Residents and visitors alike regularly suffer injuries during the holiday season, and, in many cases, these injuries result from accidents that could (and should) have been avoided. If someone else is to blame […]
While some birth injuries only have short-term consequences, others can have long-term effects. In many cases, injuries resulting from oxygen deprivation, physical trauma during delivery, and other care-related issues will sadly have lifelong consequences. In these cases, it is especially important for parents to speak with a Florida birth injury […]
When you suffer serious injuries in a car accident, seeking just compensation usually involves filing a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. But, what do you do when you get injured in an accident involving a commercial truck? Commercial truck accident cases are much more complex, and the steps […]
If you have tragically lost a loved one in a fatal accident or due to a fatal medical mistake, you may have grounds to file a wrongful death claim. Spouses, parents, children, and other eligible family members can file wrongful death claims in a wide range of circumstances, and seeking […]
When you go to the emergency room, you expect to get the care you need. You expect hospital staff to triage your medical needs appropriately, and you expect your doctors and nurses to do what they can to help you recover as fully and quickly as possible. Unfortunately, this doesn’t […]
From vertebrae fractures to nerve damage resulting in paralysis, traumatic back injuries from serious accidents can have serious—and, in many cases, life-altering—consequences. If you suffered a back injury in a traumatic accident, you are likely facing significant financial and non-financial costs, and it will be important for you to recover […]
Back injuries are among the most serious injuries commonly suffered in vehicle collisions, falls, and other accidents. If you have suffered a back injury in an accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation under Florida law. Accident victims can file personal injury claims in many cases, and if you […]
If you’ve ever seen the results of a truck accident in Tallahassee, you understand why it makes sense to do everything you can to avoid this type of collision. Commercial trucks can be 20 times heavier than the average passenger vehicle, so when a truck hits a car, the driver […]
Most people in Tallahassee know that if you’ve been hurt in an accident that was not entirely your fault, a personal injury lawyer may be able to recover substantial compensation to cover your bills and offset your pain and suffering and general damage to your life. But you know that […]
