Last year Florida passed a law banning texting while driving (F.S. 316.305). The Legislature stated that the intent of the statute was to: Improve roadway safety for all vehicle operators, passengers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other road users; Prevent crashes related to the act of texting; Reduce injuries, deaths, property damage,
Hurricane season is here and the peak of the season is right around the corner. Are you prepared if a hurricane hits your area? There are many things that can help you stay safe when a hurricane comes along but here are six tips to remember when you are preparing
Testifying your disability hearing can be scary. The whole procedure is not meant to be intimidating. It is meant to be a conversation between you, the Judge, and your attorney. If you don’t have an attorney at this point I highly recommend you retain one. When it is your turn
Today we experienced a historic moment in Florida Personal Injury Protection law. The 4th District Court of Appeals (4th DCA) ruled in favor of Medical Providers across the State of Florida. Allstate has lost the year-long battle at the District Court of Appeal level. Your clinic may be entitled to
There are several reasons which add up to recognition that trailer hitches are a necessary evil for people who use their vehicle to trailer a boat or camper or other work related activities. But for the vast majority of people, especially in a “family” vehicle, hitches should be avoided! I’m
State Farm, GEICO, and many other PIP insurance carriers are improperly reducing your bills for medically necessary services/care you provide. Your medical practice may have claims in need of review due to these incorrect reimbursements. Insurance carriers are coding your medical bills with strange Medicare reductions without notifying the insured
There are several types of heart disease and cardiovascular issues which may affect your ability to work. When determining eligibility for Social Security disability benefits, The Social Security Administrations (SSA) considers your limitations which are caused by your cardiovascular condition. Some of the main cardiovascular conditions I come across in
Many of you may be wondering why, after paying Social Security taxes since you were 16 years old, you are being denied your request for benefits. Usually, there are three common reasons you were denied. The top three reasons people are denied benefits are they don’t have medical evidence supporting
A class action settlement against Direct General Insurance Company was filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Any Medical Provider that submitted bills to Direct General on or after January 1, 2008, is entitled to join the class. You are entitled to receive
On April 30, 2015 the 11th Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County held that State Farm’s policy failed to clearly elect the use of the multiple procedure payment reduction rule. The Honorable Judge Linda Singer Stein opined that State Farm’s policy and procedures were vague and ambiguous as to
