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Understanding Punitive Damages in Florida

When you are injured due to someone’s negligence or careless actions, you have the right to pursue legal action against the at-fault party’s insurance company to recover your accident-related losses. In most cases, damages are either economic (e.g., medical expenses or lost wages) or non-economic (e.g., pain and suffering or disability). Similar damages also exist…

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How Much Is My Car Accident Claim Worth?

One of the reasons why car accident victims do not pursue compensation for injuries or other damages is because they either don’t know their rights or they do not know how much their accident claim is worth. In many of these cases, the victims settle directly with the insurance company without consulting a car accident…

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Can You Sue a Nursing Home?

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Injuries in nursing homes and assisted living facilities are regrettably common and tragically devastating. Medical bills, loss of enjoyment of life, and so many more consequences can follow an injury in an elder care facility. When these injuries are the fault of the facility charged with the care of a loved one, the question can…

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Florida Motorcycles: What You Need to Know

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In Florida, motorcycle operators have specific laws that they must obey. These motorcycle-specific laws cover everything from insurance to the operation of a motorcycle. While most laws in Florida regarding motorcycle operation are similar to other states, there are some key differences regarding licensing, and safety. Have questions about a motorcycle accident injury? Learn more…

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How to Find a Good Social Security Disability Lawyer

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If you or a loved one are having trouble resolving a dispute with Social Security officials or have been denied benefits you believe you are entitled to, you may consider seeking a Social Security Disability Lawyer.  While finding a lawyer might be easy, finding the right lawyer can seem confusing and overwhelming. How can you…

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Nursing Home Abuse and COVID-19

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The Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic and resulting illness, COVID-19, pose severe, life-threatening risks to the elderly population. Many of these individuals live in nursing homes and assisted care facilities. These facilities are responsible for the health and safety of their residents and the negligence of these caretakers can have devastating consequences for these adults resulting in…

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Good News, Social Security Raise in 2020 and Other Changes

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Many Americans rely on Social Security as an important part of their income. From supplemental income to disability benefits and a wide range of other services, the Social Security Administration (SSA) provides vital resources to many. When the SSA makes changes, it affects millions of Americans. This year, Social Security recipients will see a number…

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$2 Billion Verdict Against Monsanto for Roundup

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Monsanto, a subsidiary of Bayer, will pay a couple more than $2 billion in damages as a result of a recent California jury verdict. The verdict marks the third such decision against the company linking Roundup weed killer to cancer since the middle of 2018 and another entry in an ongoing litany of corporations putting…

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When Will Social Security Run Out?

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Social Security Income is an important part of retirement plans for many. Unfortunately, there is also well-founded concern that Social Security may run out and no longer be around when the time comes to make use of the benefit. So will Social Security run out of money? If so, when will it happen? Will Social…

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Social Security Income Increasing in 2019

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 2.8 percent increase to benefits for 2019, on Thursday. This is welcome news to the more than 62 million Americans who currently receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). According to the Social Security Administration’s press release, the 2.8 percent increase in 2019 is a cost-of-living adjustment…

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