As a personal injury attorney, I represent clients that are seriously injured by another. These injuries can be caused by either an intentional tort or by negligence. However, there are HUGE differences between these types of cases and the collectability (amount of recovery available) of them. There are seven recognized
If you are considering applying for Social Security disability benefits there are three different ways to could apply for the benefits: Submit a paper application. This can be done either by going into your local Social Security office and sitting down with a clerk to fill out the application, or
The recent United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit opinion in Franza v. Royal Caribbean Cruises, LTD. now allows passengers injured as the result of medical negligence while onboard the ability to sue the cruise line based on agency theory. This case effectively overrules the case Barbetta v.
What are demand letters? A law student will always remember three key phrases upon graduation: offer, acceptance, consideration. When choosing to litigate in the field of Personal Injury Protection (PIP), a PIP attorney will always remember that a demand letter is due prior to filing a complaint. Moreover, any competent
With the recent United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit decision in Franza v. Royal Caribbean Cruises, LTD. that now allows passengers the ability to sue the cruise line if they have been injured due to medical malpractice while onboard, the question becomes what is reasonable medical care
Recognizing Lung Cancer as a Leading Health Challenge Lung cancer, a predominant health threat affecting both men and women, stands as the leading cause of cancer deaths globally. This disease surpasses colon, breast, and pancreatic cancers in mortality rates, highlighting its severity. In 2014, lung cancer accounted for a significant
Punitive damages! Transvaginal Mesh (TVM) just crossed the reckless threshold! That is a huge win for us! It is also the third multimillion-dollar win for the TVM trial teams throughout the USA. Last week a West Virginia jury found Boston Scientific guilty of “gross negligence” in the third trial win
Until just this month no one was allowed to sue the cruise lines for medical negligence. Ever! It didn’t matter if the cruise line doctor completely butchered you, the cruise line was totally exempt from responsibility (remember, this is the only doctor you could possibly choose on the ship as you
My daughter is a freshman in college and one of the first courses she took is called Cognitive Science. This class is an amazing assortment of lessons on why the brain acts, behaves, perceives and reacts to different stimuli. One of the first lessons was on motion-induced blindness. It explains
Unveiling Retroactive Benefits in Social Security The concept of retroactive benefits social security payments is both intriguing and essential for those looking to understand their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) entitlements. Essentially, retroactive benefits social security payouts offer a financial lifeline for eligible beneficiaries, ensuring
