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Rideshare, Does Surge Pricing = Increased Liability?

There are certain times when demand will be higher, and thus, surge pricing is charged to the rider. With that knowledge, rideshare companies should be held either directly liable or at the very least, vicariously liable, for putting drivers on th...

FLORIDA SUPREME COURT EXPLAINS MEDICAL MALPRACTICE VERSUS ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE

The Florida Supreme Court, in The Deaf Academy v. Townes, opined in April 2018, that plaintiffs should not be subjected to the complex pre-suit procedures for medical malpractice claims when it appears to be a matter of ordinary negligence. Recogn...

Hospital vs Surgery Center for My Procedure?

As a medical malpractice attorney, there is no way I would schedule a procedure at a surgery center for myself or a loved one for the simple fact a hospital is better set up for an emergency.

What is a Medical Malpractice Claim?

Usually, mistakes made by physicians and nurses (all medical providers for that matter) are relatively minor and cause no real harm, but others can be devastating and result in serious injury or even death. When a doctor’s error is in such a way t...

Who should pay? 3 shots fired, 2 struck & 1 dead toddler in less than 2 years.

Two-year-old boy. Carnell Williams-Thomas passed away that night after being struck by a stray bullet while playing with his new scooter in front of his home. This was the third time a family member or close family friend had been shot or shot at ...

How to Select the Best Nursing Home for Your Loved One.

This informative blog from attorney Bonnie Navin provides guidance on how to select the best nursing home for your loved one. What to look out for once they are a resident and how to document signs of abuse or neglect should they appear.