Last week a South Korean ferry boat on an overnight 14-hour journey tipped and partially sank only three hours away from its destination. Of the 476 people on board, 121 people have been confirmed dead, and 181 still remain unaccounted for. Much like the captain of the Costa Concordia (the
After spending two years in prison and learning what he could on the legal system, Imer Armando Perez (now on probation), has been accused of falsely claiming to be a licensed Florida criminal defense lawyer and conning the family of a “client” for $70,000. Scotty Posada was looking at a
When one navigates the complex landscape of Social Security disability benefits, understanding the Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) becomes indispensable. RFC, a concept entrenched in legal and medical lexicons, reveals an individual’s remaining abilities, especially after grappling with a medical condition or injury. As a seasoned social security disability lawyer who
General Motors, Chrysler and Toyota have all announced safety recalls on some of their vehicles. It is important to keep up with recalls in order to keep yourself and others safe from harm. The recalls are as follows. General Motors recalls almost a million and a half vehicles for power
Last month I wrote about boating accidents in Florida and how liability is attached to the responsible party, as well as how property damages are calculated. In this next part, I will discuss the personal injury side of boating accidents and why it takes an attorney with specific knowledge of
Last month a Florida teen cost her father $80,000 by violating the confidentiality clause in his settlement agreement. Apparently, the girl’s father had just settled his age discrimination case with his former employer for $80,000. The teenager then posted to Facebook “Mama and Papa Snay won the case against Gulliver.
Acting Commissioner Carolyn Colvin of the Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced the establishment of a centralized fraud prevention unit in New York City. This unit will identify potential fraud trends in disability cases nationwide. The unit was created in response to the recent indictments in Puerto Rico and New
On Sunday, April 6, the United States Coast Guard flew an infant with a breathing problem from a port in the Bahamas to Miami Children’s Hospital. The infant was onboard Royal Caribbean’s The Enchantment of the Seas in Coco Cay, the Bahamas when it started having difficulty breathing. Apparently, the
Every day millions of Americans living with autism face significant struggles that many of us know nothing about. The month of April is designated to increasing understanding and knowledge about autism and improving the lives of individuals who are living with the disorder. Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disorder in
On February 7th, General Motors (GM) announced a major recall of 778,562 of its vehicles. The recall was made because of a faulty ignition switch that when “jostled” causes the engine to switch from a running position to an accessory position. This turns off power steering, power brakes, airbags and
