Just like snowflakes, no auto accident is the same. An accident involving a truck colliding with a sedan is always going to be different than a crash between two sedans. This is because of the numerous factors that play a part in auto accidents. These range from the speed at
The Hidden Risks Behind Gas Grill Explosions and Their Consequences For many, there’s nothing quite like the allure of a savory barbeque. The convenience of gas grills, especially during events and key holidays, often overshadows the potential hazards. Gas grill explosions, in particular, have raised eyebrows due to the devastating
Florida has minimum requirements for both bodily injury liability and property damage liability ($10,000 to one person). Moreover, the Florida No-Fault law requires owners of motor vehicles to carry $10,000 of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and $10,000 of Property damage liability (First-Party Coverage). Under Florida Statutes Section 627.736, PIP insurance
The Compelling Need for Blood Pressure Medication High Blood Pressure: America’s Silent Adversary High Blood Pressure (HBP) continues to be a daunting health adversary in America, showcasing an unsettling growth rate. While the utopia of health is a life devoid of medication, there are instances, such as with HBP, where
The 4th District Court of Appeals opinion in Northwoods Sports Medicine and Physical Rehabilitation, Inc., and Wellness Associates of Florida, Inc. v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and USAA Casualty Insurance Company held that once personal injury protection (PIP) insurance benefits are exhausted through payment of valid claims, an insurer
How does a lawyer pick a jury? Recently the American Bar Association came out with the position paper providing lawyers ethical guidance on using social media to investigate jurors. This is not news to lawyers. We have been looking for ways to get inside the heads of jurors forever. The main
July has been declared bladder cancer awareness month in Florida. Did you know that Florida has the third-highest incidence of bladder cancer in the US? An estimated 74,690 adults will be diagnosed with bladder cancer in the United States. And approximately 15,580 individuals will pass away from this disease. For
As of January 1, 2010, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) no longer recognized consultation codes 99241-99245. What are consultations? Consultation codes are used to bill for medical office consultations with new or established patients. These codes are also used to bill for consults performed on patients in
Let’s get back to basics on automobile insurance. The reason I want to go over this basic material is because so many drivers still believe they can purchase “full coverage” and actually be fully covered! I know buying what your insurance agent calls “full coverage” sounds like it would actually
In the midst of several local Social Security Administration (SSA) offices being closed down throughout the nation, West Palm Beach, Fla. is no exception. Recently the West Palm Beach office was facing criticism about the office being closed and claimants needing to drive to other offices, such as Delray Beach,
