In the Declaration of Independence, the founding document of our nation, Thomas Jefferson writes, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are...

After making the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home, your worst fear may be that they will be mistreated or receive inadequate care. While the vast...

When it comes to hopping into our cars and heading off on our journey, rarely do we consider the dangers that can arise from this typically uneventful part of live....

DISTASIO LAW FIRM CAR BOOSTER SEAT GIVEAWAY Many experts believe children 5 years old up to 12 years old should use a booster seat for safety reasons. The statistics seem...

The following is a guest post from Avery Appelman, a criminal defense attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Avery and his team specialize in DUI, drug and traffic offenses, and he regularly...

I’ve always been amazed at how unseen forces have controlled the nation’s perception about personal injury cases and the lawyers who prosecute them. We have perpetuated a myth about our...

In my work, I represent people whose loved ones have suffered at the hands of unscrupulous long-term care facilities. I’ve handled cases involving all types of conduct from negligence to...

For the first 40 or so years of my life, I prided myself on having a cast-iron stomach. I hardly worried about what I ate. Does that meat look a...

Today’s hidden camera technology is pretty good. You can easily and cheaply purchase a devise that looks like a potted plant or even a picture to hang on the wall...

The aging process can be difficult on more than just your loved one. It is hard to watch someone you love deteriorate. I know, it happened to my Dad. As...

“Ride or die” and “born to be wild” are some of the catchphrases associated with motorcycle riders. But despite the adventurous portrayal, most of Florida’s half-million bikers ride daily without...

My wife, Faith, and I love to travel, and I love surprises, so we’ve come up with a clever way to combine the two. Almost every year, Faith tells me...

Spinal cord injuries are more common than you might think - and their impact can be devastating. Every year, more than 17,000 people are involved in accidents of all types...

Money is Not the Only Motivation Those that do not want to be held accountable for their actions often spread propaganda about the motivations of personal injury clients. The most...

Wrongful death is a legal term that simply means someone was wrongfully killed. For many years, Florida law did not give family members the right to hold someone who wrongfully...

Social Media has become a way of life. By 2019 it is estimated there will be as many as 2.77 billion active social media users. The most recent estimates are...

School-related injuries in children are inevitable and common. More than 56 million children in the United States spend a good portion of each day either in school or on school...

One of the most important aspects of a personal injury case is choosing the doctors who will be treating you. While it is imperative that you seek medical treatment immediately...

If your car is damaged in an auto accident, you will probably want to get it fixed as soon as possible. However, you may have many questions related to specific...

The use of ride-sharing services has exploded over the last five years. Ride-sharing companies use GPS, smartphone technology, and a dedicated smartphone app to connect drivers with passengers. Uber and...

According to a 2011 study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Florida leads the nation in auto accident drowning deaths with an average of 57 per year. Texas was...

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

[fvplayer id="14"] Like all other citizens, nursing home residents have guaranteed rights. However, they may not always know exactly what their rights are. Florida Statute 400.022 outlines the legal rights...

Erb’s palsy is an injury to the brachial plexus, a network of nerves that connect the arm and neck to the spine. A brachial plexus injury results in weakness or...

Personal injury advertising campaign works for the same reason all good repetitive advertising campaigns work. The consumer becomes familiar with the images and words that are part of the campaign. Why Attorney...