Monthly Archives: January 2018
How Can You Pay For Medical Costs after a Car Accident?
Most states require drivers to carry insurance that will cover medical-related expenses in the event of an accident. In Florida, the minimum amount of coverage is $10,000 for medical expenses as well as $10,000 for property damage. However, the minimum amount is often not enough to cover the full cost of medical care. For… Read More »
Can Wearing a Seatbelt Affect your Personal Injury Claim?
Statistics show that wearing seatbelts drastically reduces the chance of fatality during a car accident, but did you know it might also help your personal injury claim be successful? Florida’s seat belt laws require individuals in the front seat and anyone under 18 to wear a seat belt, regardless of where they’re sitting. However,… Read More »
Florida Lawmakers Can’t See Eye to Eye on the Role of Optometrists: Here Is What Patients Can Do to Protect Themselves from Malpractice
A midwife can manage your care during pregnancy and assist with an uncomplicated birth, but she cannot perform a C-section. A physical therapist can recommend exercises to help you recover from a knee injury, but he cannot perform a knee replacement surgery. In other words, many of the healthcare professionals who help us stay… Read More »
On Driving Under the Influence of Legal and Barely Legal Drugs in Florida
It is easy to assume that DUI in Florida means driving under the influence of alcohol, but in fact that is only part of what Florida’s DUI laws cover. One of the earliest steps toward getting a driver’s license test in Florida, before you even take the test on traffic laws to get your… Read More »