When it comes to cancer, identifying the signs early can make the difference between a patient’s life and death. Unfortunately, even experienced medical practitioners may overlook evidence that may be right in front of them. A recent psychological study found that...
Year: 2020
What is insurance bad faith?
An insurance company may be acting in bad faith if it refuses to settle a claim when it should do so. However, merely denying a claim does not constitute bad faith. What is insurance bad faith in Florida? Types of bad faith claims There are two types of bad faith...
Can crime victims sue business owners for attacks in stores?
The number of violent crimes in Florida has steadily declined over the past three decades. Still, in 2018, 393 out of every 100,000 Floridians became the victims of murder, robbery, aggravated assault or other types of violent crimes. Despite the damage they often...
Teen drivers, teen passengers a deadly combination
Teenage drivers are often susceptible to distraction when they drive. Cellphone use is a common contributor to teenage driver-involved car wrecks. However, studies show that teenage passengers also raise teen drivers' risk of involvement in a deadly crash. Per AAA...
Can car accidents cause cerebrospinal fluid leaks?
When car accidents happen in the U.S., they often leave drivers and passengers with some type of injury. In fact, about 4.4 million Americans require emergency medical care to diagnose and treat the injuries they suffer in collisions on U.S. roadways every single...
What happens when you get a DUI in Florida?
If an officer arrests you on a Florida road with blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher, you can receive charges of driving under the influence. Florida can also give you a DUI if you show obvious impairment at the scene. Before facing a court date for DUI, review...
What every patient should know about misdiagnosis
When you seek medical help because you don’t feel well, you want your doctor to help you improve your health. That doesn’t always happen though. Sometimes, your symptoms continue. And sometimes, your doctor misdiagnoses your illness. You may not realize though how...
Seniors should beware of 4 places in the grocery store
Even though your parents have retired, they enjoy visiting the grocery store every week. Walking through the store is also likely to boost your parents’ overall health. Unfortunately, though, some parts of the grocery store may pose a slip-and-fall risk for your...
When is a store owner responsible for a slip-and-fall injury?
When it comes to safety, prevention is the key. However, some slip-and-fall accidents that result in broken bones, concussions and other serious injuries are often the results of hazardous conditions that are beyond the control of the victims. Whether you take weekly...
Breath testing machines, expired dates and DUI case results
A motorist stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol might consent to a breath test with results that show a high BAC content. Is this accurate? An incident in Philadelphia shows that machines are not infallible and breath test results can affect...