Monthly Archives: November 2018
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Personality Changes
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause numerous neurological changes, such as impaired speech, memory, cognition, and movement. Personality changes, however, receive less attention, but they are no less severe. After a loved one suffers a blow to the head, you might begin to notice changes in how he or she thinks or feels,… Read More »
Burn Reconstruction Surgery
Minor burns will often heal on their own, perhaps leaving behind a faint scar. But deep burns that cover a large area of the body can leave permanent, unsightly scarring. Third-degree burns can also damage tissue deep under the skin, such as muscles and nerves. Even if the patient does not die, they will… Read More »
Driving on a Suspended License
Many of our clients lose their licenses, for one reason or another. This creates an enormous inconvenience. People rely on their vehicles to get to them to school, work, and the grocery store. Without the ability to drive, many people have to rely on public transportation, which isn’t ideal, to say the least. If… Read More »
Hospital Associated Infections
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1.7 million people will contract an infection while in the hospital or another health care facility. Around 90,000 of these people will die. But even those who survive can suffer terribly, being forced to miss work and incurring additional medical expenses to treat their… Read More »
Parking Lot Accidents
Many people probably think that travelling on the road is the most dangerous time to be in a car. But parking lots also have their fair share of hazards. It is very easy to break a bone, end up with a concussion, or suffer a sprain or strain in the parking lot. If you… Read More »
Reimbursing Medicare from Your Personal Injury Settlement
After an accident, victims need immediate medical attention. Broken bones must be set, burns must be treated, and internal organ damage often requires surgery. Someone must pay for this initial medical treatment, and that entity is usually your insurance company. Many residents of Florida are on Medicare, which provides health insurance for those aged… Read More »
Should You Request a Jury Trial for Your Civil Lawsuit?
Many people aren’t aware that they can have a jury for their personal injury lawsuit. Under the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 1.430, either side can request a jury trial. However, you can also ask for a bench trial in which the judge will decide whether the defendant is legally responsible for your… Read More »
Florida’s Assault Laws
Assault is a crime in Florida, and anyone convicted can expect to have a criminal record and all the fallout that entails. At Bundza & Rodriguez, our criminal defense attorneys have handled many assault cases, and we know how to attack the state’s case. Assault Defined Florida’s criminal assault law is found in statute… Read More »