Florida enacted a statewide moratorium on federally backed mortgage foreclosures (e.g., VA home loans, FHA, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loans) through July 31, 2020. It is doubtful that the moratorium will be renewed again, even if the significant rise in Covid 19 cases continues. WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN...
BEWARE CORONAVIRUS SCAMS AND CONS
(Updated 9/23/2020) Cases are being reported of scammers taking advantage of the fear and uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. We want to help protect our clients, their families and their businesses from hucksters trying to profit off a national crisis. SCAMS TARGETING SENIORS The FCC has received reports of scams and hoaxes...
5 Things to Look For Before Hiring a Social Security Lawyer
Scarcely a month goes by without my hearing the following sad mantra from a social security disability applicant regarding their appeal to the Appeals Council or the Federal Court after denial of a claim: “I saw/heard a very professional looking/sounding ad on TV/Radio/Internet, called them and signed up. They seemed...
Four Important Reasons Why You Need a Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
You are driving your SUV on Fleming Street in Key West, Florida when a sedan being operated by a texting teenager smashes into your vehicle. The distracted teen was speeding, so the impact was quite severe, resulting in extensive damage to you and your vehicle. In fact, you had to...
Vocational Experts at Social Security Hearings
It is unusual to have a social security hearing without a vocational expert present to offer testimony. Very often, the vocational expert makes or breaks your social security claim. The vocational expert, hired by Social Security, assists the Administrative Law Judge by analyzing your residual functional capacity (advising the Judge...
Pitfalls in Florida Medical Malpractice Laws
If you or a loved one suffers an injury due to a doctor’s negligence in a Florida hospital or any other medical facility, you will need to navigate a complicated set of rules and regulations to have a medical malpractice claim filed. While the below is a high level summary of some...
Many in Southern Florida Saddled with Medical Debt
Even though we are hearing that the economy is improving for some Americans, one area where many residents of Dade, Broward, and Monroe County still financially struggle is medical debt created by doctor and hospital bills. Report: 20 Percent In U.S. Have Unpaid Medical Bills Medical debt often comes about...
Motorcycle Use And Accidents In Florida
With Florida’s amazing weather, it should come as no surprise that the state ranks second in the nation for motorcycle ownership. In 2012, Florida had 619,150 registered motorcycles, with only California having more on the roads. The most commonly driven motorcycles include Harley Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, and Polaris, but other...
Booster Seats Can Reduce Dangers of Seatbelt Injuries for Older Children
Florida Child Seat Restraint Requirements Changing As Of January 1st Protecting our children as they travel in the car from place to place is extremely important. That’s why there is so much attention being paid to properly restraining children in an appropriately sized car seat or booster seat. Florida specifically...
Dump Truck and Truckload Accidents
Trucking accidents are not uncommon on Florida highways. Often these accidents can cause serious injuries and property damage due to the size of the vehicles involved, as well as the nature of the loads the trucks are carrying. For example, earlier this week a dump truck overturned on the ramp...