I have been asked by friends and family: “how do you pick a trial lawyer?” I even have those calls about my friend needing a lawyer and wanting the “meanest, nastiest lawyer you know”. So, how do you pick a lawyer or law firm? Should you base it on a […]
There is little oversight of the private school industry in Florida. Once they are opened and operating, they are effectively an island unto themselves. They do not have to be subjected to testing or evaluation. Private schools are not licensed, approved or regulated by the Florida Department of Education. […]
None of us live in a vacuum. We all yearn for positive interaction with other people. During our formidable years we need acceptance by our peers perhaps more than at any time. Bullying is one of those things that crosses all ethnic, age and gender lines. Statistics vary, but the […]
Who first uttered the words “tort reform” in the context of medical malpractice lawsuits? It had to have been an ingenious insurance executive who has long since retired after being richly rewarded by the insurance industry. Why? Because when it comes to “tort reform” there is a single winner: the […]
“Be extra careful driving late at night. You are likely going to be sharing the road with drunk drivers.” If your parents were like mine when I started driving in South Florida, you likely heard this familiar warning many times. Unfortunately, they were sometimes right. If my two children were […]
Medical negligence happens. That is a fact. Other professional negligence happens, too. One of the differences that distinguish medical professionals from other professionals who are negligent is tort reform laws passed by states intending to protect and insulate medical professionals from their negligence. Other professionals are apparently “on their own”. […]
“Antibacterial” – there is just something about the word that inspires a certain scientific clean. So, it is flu season break out the antibacterial soaps, gels and lotions – Right? Wrong. First, a majority of illnesses are caused by viruses and antibacterial substances have no effect on viruses. The […]
Stryker is finally acknowledging that their Rejuvenate and ABG II modular hip product line can cause serious problems in patients – even if they aren’t yet feeling symptoms of metal poisoning or tissue destruction. Since the Rejuvenate product recall on July 4th, Stryker has been telling patients that if you […]
It can happen to any one of us, almost anywhere and usually it is over within seconds. We sometimes have no control over it and it can cause us and our loved ones untold injury. It is an automobile accident and the incidences of them in Palm Beach County are […]
Laws involving things like injury from automobile accidents and coverage in automobile insurance should not be “gotcha laws”. But, that is what the new personal injury protection laws which took effect on July 31st will do. Last year, Florida’s governor and legislators championed a revision to Florida’s “Personal Injury Protection” […]
