The cruise ship industry is active and vibrant in the state of Florida. Thousands of people board cruise ships, either as passengers or crew members, with the expectation of having a safe and enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. In fact, many people wind up suffering serious, debilitating...
Nursing Home Abuse – Understanding Your Rights
Florida is home to thousands of senior citizens. In fact, Florida has the largest percentage of residents over the age of 65, according to U.S. News & World Report. This means that nursing homes and long-term care facilities are often inundated with requests for service in the state. Unfortunately, many...
No Benefits, No Fee – Why You Should Hire a Social Security Disability Lawyer
Many Floridians mistakenly believe that if they hire a lawyer to handle their Social Security disability claim, they are going to have to pay a big retainer fee or a huge sum of money per hour for the lawyer’s services. This misconception is understandable since the stereotype of lawyers is that...
Understanding Comparative Negligence and How It May Affect Your Florida Personal Injury Case
Whether you get hurt in a car accident, a truck accident, a slip and fall, or any other incident, an analysis will need to be done to determine comparative fault. Why? Because Florida allows juries to apportion fault to multiple parties, including the injured party. This determination could alter the amount of...
3 Major Benefits of Hiring a Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer
If you’re considering filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you should consider hiring a Florida bankruptcy lawyer to help in the process. Some people mistakenly think, “Well, I am already deeply in debt, so why should I pay a lawyer a bunch of money and put me deeper...
Injured in an Auto Accident – Do You Need a Lawyer?
You’re driving down North Miami Beach Boulevard when a distracted driver slams into the back of your vehicle. Your neck whips back and you immediately feel a sharp pain. You’ve been involved in an auto accident and may have suffered a serious injury. In this moment, an important question to ask...
Four Defenses You May Be Able to Use to Battle Your Foreclosure
A foreclosure is a stressful and overwhelming experience. The homeowner may feel very much like David and view the mortgage service company like Goliath. This is understandable, but do not give up hope. You may be able to use one of the four following defenses against the foreclosure proceedings. Improper...
Three Big Bankruptcy Myths Dispelled
When someone is on the verge of filing for bankruptcy, they have a myriad of questions about the process and the ramifications of a bankruptcy filing. Quite often, a prospective client will come to one of our four offices (Dade County, Broward County, and two in Monroe County) with preconceived...
Why You Need a Florida Social Security Disability Insurance Lawyer
Some people think that filing for Social Security Disability Benefits is easy; you fill out some documents and in a matter of weeks, you are receiving a check. Unfortunately, this is a complete misconception. In fact, at the initial application stage, less than 27 percent of applicants in Florida are approved to...
Disabling Conditions Under SSDI
Social Security Disability Insurance Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program that provides financial assistance to people with disabilities. The program is administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and there are eligibility requirements to qualify for benefits. When an individual applies for SSDI benefits, the SSA collects...