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Signs of Abuse in Florida Assisted Living Facilities

As people age, they may need assistance with activities of daily living. Many times, this assistance is received in an...

Florida Nursing Home Abuse Laws

After reading this guide, you will have a complete understanding of the Florida Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Laws.  You...

Fatal Car Accidents Increasing in Florida

Both the population and the total number of motor vehicle drivers continues to grow in Florida. In 2000 there were...

Common Car Accident Injury Settlements in Florida

No matter what speed or angle a car accident occurs at, the risk of suffering serious and debilitating physical harm...

Alyssa Gorman Wins Distraction-Free Driving PSA Scholarship

“When I saw this prompt geared towards teenagers and cell phone usage, I knew immediately I had to use my...

Someone Else Was Driving My Car and Got into An Accident

Car owners frequently loan their vehicles out to friends or family members, often without giving it another thought. But what...

Statute of Limitations Car Accidents in Florida

A statute of limitations determines how long you have to file a legal claim. For example, drivers hurt in car...

5 Things You Shouldn’t Do After a Car Accident

Car accidents can be hectic, especially if you've been injured. Immediately after an accident, remain calm and gather as much...

What to Know About Car Accident Insurance Settlements in Florida

Some things you should know about car accident insurance settlements in Florida include: No two car accident cases are the...

Everything You Need to Know About Uber Car Accidents in Florida

Rideshare companies like Uber have established themselves as an alternative form of travel for commuters, tourists, and locals visiting more...

Signs of a Neglect in Florida Long Term Care Facilities

When somebody decides to live in a nursing home or long-term care community, their loved ones’ worst fear is that...

Passenger in a Florida Car Accident Settlements

If you were hurt in a car accident, then it doesn’t matter if you were the driver, a passenger, or...

Using Dash Cam Evidence in Your Florida Car Accident Claim

If you have dash cam video of your crash, this might just be the evidence you need to prove negligence...

How To Get a Car Accident Report in Florida

Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is the state government agency that keeps all official car accident reports on...

Ashley Bedore Awarded the Birth Injury Survivor Scholarship

Distasio Law Firm enacted the Birth Injury Survivor Scholarship as a way to highlight the impact birth injuries can have...

Florida Wrongful Death Beneficiaries

When someone negligently, recklessly, or intentionally takes another person’s life in Florida, the family members of the decedent may have...

Florida Personal Injury Laws

This guide will help you understand the personal injury laws of Florida. You will learn what personal injury law is,...

Florida Medical Malpractice Laws

This guide will give you a complete understanding of Florida medical malpractice laws. You will learn about: The elements of...

Florida Car Accident Laws

This guide will give you an understanding of the Florida car accident laws. You will learn about: What you have...

In the Spirit of Holiday Giving Distasio Law Firm Donates to Feeding Tampa Bay Assistance Program

TAMPA, FLORIDA, During this holiday season, Distasio Law Firm donated $500 to the “Feeding Tampa Bay” Assistance Program. This Feeding...

How Truck Accidents Are Different than Car Accidents

The greater size and weight of a truck is one of the most significant factors that influence the outcome of...

Meet Shelby Harper, Distasio Law Firm Distraction-Free Driving PSA Scholarship

Congratulations to Shelby Harper, the recipient of the Distasio Law Firm Distraction-Free Driving PSA Scholarship. Shelby, 20, a junior at...

Palm Garden of Pinellas Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuits and Citations: Failure to to Comply with Infection Prevention Requirements

After a COVID-19 visit to Palm Garden of Pinellas, the nursing home facility was cited for failing to comply with...

Distasio Personal Injury Law Donates to Feeding Tampa Bay Assistance Program

Distasio Law Firm donates to Feeding Tampa Bay, supporting the local nonprofit’s efforts to ensure all families in the area...

Excel Care Center Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit and Citation: Failure to Implement Infection Practices

Excel Care Center was cited after the facility failed to ensure “appropriate infection practices were implemented” on multiple occasions. Appropriate...