Medical Malpractice in Florida

Medical Malpractice in Florida We have all heard the term Medical Malpractice, but what is it really?  And how do you know if you have a claim for medical malpractice?  Medical malpractice statues in Florida are complex, because there are certain steps that must be taken before filing a lawsuit.  Insurance companies and other interested lobbies have introduced various pieces of …

Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing Home Abuse It is not something we like to think about, but the reality is some day you or a loved one may have to reside in a nursing home.  We’d like to think that it will be a place where there is social activity, good food, medical supervision and wonderful staff.  Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Abuse …

Negligence Law

Negligence Law You hear the word thrown around a lot, especially in advertisements for law firms.  “If you have been injured as a result of someone’s negligence, call us….” The thing is, what exactly is negligence, and how do you know if you have been the victim of someone’s negligence?  This can be a confusing thing to sort out.  Without …

Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act

A Brief History In 1927, Congress adopted the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA) to provide no-fault workers compensation to injured longshoremen in the navigable waters of the United States. This federal law was enacted to provide a consistent approach to compensating injured longshore and harbor workers. Over the years this act has been amended and expanded a few …