Recently, I had the opportunity to review a possible case for a referring lawyer. It appeared to be a “typical” severe, car crash case. The main question that the referring lawyer wanted to solve involved an insurance matter related to the case. As I began to read the medical records, I suddenly realized that this…
“What do you mean I may have a personal injury claim even though I was hurt on the job?” If I had a nickel for every time I heard that I would be rich. Most people believe, understandably so, that if you are hurt on the job your only recourse is through Workmen’s Compensation. That…
“So what about my property damage claim? You are my lawyer aren’t you?” If I had a nickel for every time I heard that question I would be rich. In fairness, maybe we trial attorneys need to do a better job of explaining the scope of our representation to our clients. Understandably, a property damage…
“Let the Love Flow – the Wrongful Death Statute in Florida” by Bruce M. Kleinberg, M.D., J.D. “What do you mean we have no case for Wrongful Death because I am over 25 years old, and my Mom and Dad were married at the time of his death?” Tragically, in my 26 years of practicing…
Recently I had the pleasure of speaking to a large group of legal professionals regarding the medical aspects of marijuana. I touched on the four, possibly five, positive attributes of medical marijuana namely, analgesia, anti-emesis, appetite stimulant, anti-oxidant, and, possibly, immune-supportive. Ironically however, my research turned up information that may make the upcoming referendum vote…
As part of my continuing, “If I had a nickel for every time” series, “If I had a nickel …” for every time I told a client that we had to pay back their health insurance company on their lien, I would be rich. So, make yourself a strong pot of coffee, take some “No…