The unpredictable allure of the seas has called out to adventurers for centuries. Yet, with this call comes responsibility. The dramatic episode of a boat capsizing off the coast of Palm Beach serves as a pertinent reminder of the unpredictable nature of oceans. As a boat owner or an enthusiast,
How would you feel if you were chosen for jury duty, and the next day in court your Facebook profile was referenced? Well, the American Bar Association (ABA) has determined that it is ethical for attorneys and investigators to search and scan the social media sites of potential jurors as well
Earlier this week, it was discovered that certain car models from Honda, Mazda, and Nissan have a faulty airbag issue that shoots shrapnel at passengers when the airbag is deployed. The airbags involved in this recall are from Japan’s Takata Corp., a company that manufactures airbags, seat belts, steering wheels,
Florida leads the nation in boats with more than 900,000 registered vessels. It should come as no surprise then that Florida also leads the nation with the most watercraft thefts. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), a non-profit organization that analyzes data on insurance claims, the top five
Starting in 2010, Congress named June 27th PTSD awareness day. Since then, during the month of June, everyone is encouraged to raise public awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a type of anxiety disorder. It may develop after individual experiences one or more traumatic events, including sexual assault,
On September 28, 2013, a 26-year-old man was shot and killed at the 45th Street Flea Market in Palm Beach County. The mother of this man is now suing the owners of the market claiming it breached its duty to protect customers. This lawsuit is based on the
Basics of PIP A PIP lawyer is an advocate that represents medical providers and, in some cases, individuals who are injured in car accidents regardless of fault. To understand what PIP attorneys do, a brief summary of PIP is necessary. PIP is an acronym for personal injury protection. Personal injury
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects employees with disabilities from being discriminated against in the workplace. But how does the ADA fit in with Social Security disability (SSD)? The ADA considers what a reasonable accommodation to employment is. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) focuses on whether the individual
Assignment & Standing in PIP Insurance: An In-depth Analysis Understanding the intricacies of personal injury protection (PIP) insurance requires not only a grasp of the assignment of benefits definition but also a thorough dissection of two core principles: “Assignment” and “Standing“. These concepts guide the process of transferring rights, benefits,
The Social Security Administration (SSA) released its workload data for 2013. The national average for approvals at a hearing is 48 percent, down from 63 percent in 2008. So why the significant drop from 2008 to 2013? This change could be due to the rise of national Social Security disability
