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Car Crash News- Hurricane Season Begins

Police in Port Saint Lucie reports that a 17-year-old bicyclist who was struck by a vehicle Friday morning has died from his injuries. Officers responded to the incident at the intersection of Southeast Triumph Road and Southeast Veterans Memorial Parkway at 5:51 a.m. Investigators said the bicyclist was traveling westbound...

Most Damaged Properties and Autos After Hurricane Ian

As a hurricane swept the area of Kings Landing in Delray Beach late Tuesday evening it took some apartments along with it. As residents of the area originally ignored the alerts of a tornado approaching it quickly sped up and turned into a devastating event. A man named Jim Travis heard...

Is Your Insurance Ready For A Hurricane?

After Hurricane Ian struck Florida last week many people have been facing damages to their properties like never before. Many people are faced with complex questions regarding how to deal with these damages, am I equipped with hurricane insurance, how can my insurance help me receive compensation for the destruction...

Does Florida Cap Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice is when a health care provider or professional neglects to provide appropriate treatment, omits to take appropriate medical action or provides a sub-standard treatment that causes injury, harm or even death to a patient. Medical malpractice law makes it possible for patients to recover compensation for any harm...

8 WAYS TO GET PREPARED FOR A HURRICANE IN FLORIDA

As we tune to our televisions and tablets we are seeing the long-reaching path of flooding that Hurricane Ida has left. I cringe to think of all those who were dealing with flooding from basements that the water level measured in feet, to those whose roofs suffered catastrophic failures leading...

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION ALERT DAY

American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day® is on March 23! Observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in March, this holiday is a one-day “wake-up call” that focuses on the seriousness of the condition and the importance of understanding your risk. We encourage you to find out if you—or someone you love—are...

5 STEPS TO TAKE AFTER A SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT

Medical Treatment. Your health—or the health of a loved one—should be your number-one priority following a slip, trip, and fall accident. If you've been hurt, it's important to see a doctor so that your injuries can be properly documented. Those medical records will be important pieces of evidence...

FLORIDA 14 DAY RULE MIDST COVID-19 FOR PERSONAL INJURY CASES

If you were injured in a car accident in the midst of COVID-19, it is important to realize that Florida's 14-day rule is still in effect. 14 DAY RULE Learn more about the 14-Day Rule and what it means for your case https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N18xE3rXUJU

DCA Ruling Update: Full And Final Payments

Today the 3rd District Court of Appeal issued a ruling that will affect every medical provider's practice and require your practice and staff to be incredibly diligent when processing payments from insurance companies. You must pay attention to the language on checks for payment of your bills to ensure that they...

Florida’s Safety Is At Risk: Texting While Driving

If you are texting while driving, Florida’s Wireless Communications While Driving Law authorizes law enforcement officers to stop you and issue you a citation. The law, covered in Florida Statute § 316.305, took effect July 1, 2019. But WHAT IS NEW? Before the new ban, texting while driving...