Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Almost 1.2 million Floridians suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. COPD is an umbrella term that refers to a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult for an individual to breathe. Two of the most common conditions that make up COPD...
Understanding Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
If you operate a business and it is struggling financially, you may be considering Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Typically, someone who files under Chapter 11 has a business that is generating money but is having serious financial difficulties due to debt obligations that far exceed monthly revenue. Purpose of Chapter 11...
What To Do If Hurt in a Serious Motorcycle Accident
Getting injured in a motorcycle accident can be a devastating, life-altering event. In many cases, when a motorcyclist is hit by a car, truck, or SUV, the person on the motorcycle takes the brunt of the damage. This often results in serious injuries like broken bones, lost limbs, spinal cord...
Understanding Florida’s Bankruptcy Means Test
Deciding to file for bankruptcy is not as simply as filling out a few forms and going to the courthouse. In fact, there are a myriad of rules and regulations that must be met for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy to be officially recognized by a Florida court. For example, an...
How Florida’s Minimum Insurance Coverage Limits Can Come Back to Haunt You
You have probably seen the commercials – “We have the cheapest auto insurance around!” and “Don’t let your insurance costs break the bank!” Many auto insurance companies advertise their lowest rate insurance in the hopes of expanding their customer base, but the lowest price policy usually means you are getting...
Cruise Ship Injuries – Know Your Rights
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...