Physical abuse is not the only thing you may have to worry about happening to your elderly parent when it comes to misconduct in Florida nursing homes. Another common cause of harm is medical neglect, which results from being indifferent toward patient care, failing...
Year: 2016
How to survive the holidays during divorce
Divorce proceedings can sometimes last months, stretching from the time you start through some very important events, like the holiday season. Whether you are celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah or any other holiday, here are some tips to get you through your...
Think before you hit send
Texting and driving has become a big safety concern for drivers. This is one of the most dangerous forms of distracted driving. Even if you are not the driver, you could still be liable for an accident. You might want to think before you send next time... Kubert v....
Watch out for nursing home arbitration clauses
Residences are often admitted into a nursing home during a very emotionally vulnerable time of their life. It is also a difficult time for their families. In some cases, residences fail to read the fine print of their contract, which results in them signing a document...
New Innovation In Treatment For Car Accident Victims
Car accidents can result in serious, costly, and long-lasting injuries such as; Brain and Head Injuries - especially closed head injuries, in which the brain is jolted within the skull. Neck injuries - such as those from whiplash, can lead to cervical nerve damage and...
3 reasons why texting and driving is more dangerous than you think
We see people glued to their smart phones everywhere we go. But when we're on the road, we hope other drivers around us are not distracted by their cell phones. Although many uses of a cell phone while driving can be distracting, the most "alarming" type of distracted...
Don’t Let A Distracted Driver Ruin Your Road Trip
While some people are afraid to fly, what they should really be afraid of is getting behind the wheel and on the highway with other drivers that are using their cell phones. Accidents and fatalities have always been a part of driving, but with the invention of cell...
Divorced Parents’ Back To School Blues
Divorce is never easy, and it's especially difficult for couples with children. Divorce completely changes a family and how it works, from decisions about who gets the kids on the weekends to who's going to pay for dance classes or sports equipment. These changes in...
A New Meaning For “Dad’s Weekend”
In divorce situations involving children, parents have to make some tough decisions. Sometimes a successful arrangement can be agreed upon between both parents. Other times, court intervention may be required to come up with arrangements that work for everyone. That...
How to Avoid Double Dipping When Valuing A Business In Divorce
If one spouse owns a business or the couple owns a business together, divorce can quickly become very complicated. In many cases, double dipping occurs. According to a recent article in Divorce Magazine, this is when the business is counted as a piece of property for...
