Monthly Archives: September 2023
Governor Handcuffs Lawyers in Injury Cases
Claiming it would “prevent predatory practices of trial attorneys who prey on hardworking Floridians,” Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed the controversial House Bill 837. “Florida has been considered a judicial hellhole for far too long and we are desperately in need of legal reform that brings us more in line with the rest of… Read More »
Top Five Occupational Diseases
Falls and other trauma injuries account for many workers’ compensation claims in Florida. Occupational diseases, conditions which arise over the course of more than one work shift, make up the rest. These claims are normally complex, mostly because a pre-existing or non-work condition usually contributes to the occupational disease. A Tampa workers’ compensation lawyer… Read More »
Top Three Fair Debt Collection Violations
In recent years, the Supreme Court has repeatedly watered down the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. These rollbacks have empowered debt collectors, including medical providers, to push the envelope and be even more aggressive. That’s especially true of the most common fair debt collection violations, which are discussed below. Despite the Supreme Court’s spate… Read More »
Am I Disabled?
This question is hard to answer. A doctor never tells a patient “You have a disability.” Instead, a doctor tells a patient “You have a serious injury or a serious medical condition.” If that illness or injury prevents a person from working, that person may qualify for disability payments, according to the Social Security… Read More »
