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Consulate Health Care of St. Petersburg Abuse Lawsuit and Citations: Residents Denied Bathing, Resulting in Bed Sores

Consulate Health Care of St. Petersburg has been cited after failing to ensure personal hygiene needs for two residents, which...

BrandyWyne Health Care Center Lawsuits and Citations: Violating End-of-Life Wishes

On July 26, 2019, BrandyWyne Health Care Center in Winter Haven was cited for failing to protect the rights of...

The Myth of the Independent Medical Examiner: Why You Should Talk to an Attorney Before an Exam

When you’re injured in an auto accident, you should seek immediate medical attention. Failing to do so within 14 days...

The American Justice System: Why We Need to Value and Protect It

In the Declaration of Independence, the founding document of our nation, Thomas Jefferson writes, “We hold these truths to be...

How to Prevent, Identify, and Take Action Against Nursing Home Abuse

After making the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home, your worst fear may be that they...

Car Booster Seat Giveaway

DISTASIO LAW FIRM CAR BOOSTER SEAT GIVEAWAY Many experts believe children 5 years old up to 12 years old should...

Criminal Negligence That Can Occur When Driving Your Car

The following is a guest post from Avery Appelman, a criminal defense attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Avery and his team...

The Myth of the Frivolous Lawsuit: Why Moneyed Interests Want You to Believe We Sue Too Much

I’ve always been amazed at how unseen forces have controlled the nation’s perception about personal injury cases and the lawyers...

Invisible Doesn’t Mean Imaginary: My Experience with Celiac Disease

For the first forty or so years of my life, I prided myself on having a cast-iron stomach. I hardly...

Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in Florida

The aging process can be difficult on more than just your loved one. It is hard to watch someone you...

How to Prepare for a Consultation with a Tampa Motorcycle Accident Attorney

“Ride or die” and “born to be wild” are some of the catchphrases associated with motorcycle riders.  But despite the...

Spinal Cord Injuries: Everything You Need to Know

Spinal cord injuries are more common than you might think - and their impact can be devastating. Every year, more...

What to Do After a Whiplash Injury in Florida

Whiplash is one of the most frequently suffered conditions following motor vehicle collisions in Florida. Although an insurance company may...

How to Tell If You Have a Soft Tissue Injury After a Florida Car Accident

Soft tissue damage is one of the common auto accident injuries that can make life extremely difficult. Our law firm...

What to Do If Suffering from a Seat Belt Injury After an Accident

Are you suffering from a seat belt injury after a recent accident? Even though sustaining seat belt injuries following auto...

How Your Social Media Can Be Used Against You in a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Social Media has become a way of life. By 2019 it is estimated there will be as many as 2.77...

Personal Injury Claims and Liability: Accidents at School

School-related injuries in children are inevitable and common. More than 56 million children in the United States spend a good...

Why Choosing the Right Doctor is Critical for Your Personal Injury Case

One of the most important aspects of a personal injury case is choosing the doctors who will be treating you....

How to Avoid Becoming a Car Accident Drowning Statistic

According to a 2011 study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Florida leads the nation in auto accident drowning...

How to Recognize a Developing Bedsore

Bedsores, also known as pressure sores, can be a sign of Nursing Home Neglect. Do you have a loved one...

Nursing Home Resident Rights

Like all other citizens, nursing home residents have guaranteed rights. However, they may not always know exactly what their rights...

The Power and Danger of Legal Advertising

Personal injury advertising campaign works for the same reason all good repetitive advertising campaigns work. The consumer becomes familiar with the images...

How to Choose a Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer

The way most people hire a personal injury lawyer began to change in 1977 because the United States Supreme court...

Steps in Resolving a Florida Personal Injury Case

Not every claim has the same steps and every client’s claim is different. But most personal injury claims involve the...

Some Florida Long Term Care Facilities Permit Pets

An increasing number of Florida nursing homes are permitting their residents to have pets. Experts believe the shift from banning...