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Legalities of Medical Practice Advertising: What You Need to Know

In previous generations, word of mouth was all that doctors needed to grow their practices. However, due to pressures from managed care, technology investments, and other costs, many medical practices actively market their services to prospective patients.

One of the most popular marketing tools is advertising. Advertising is paying for space or time to run a message of your choosing. Some examples include digital ads on websites, sponsored posts on social media, print ads, and TV ads.

Medical practice owners are legally responsible for the content of their advertising. Following are some thoughts to keep in mind as you...

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Medical Malpractice
National Alcohol Awareness Month

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. Alcohol is a pervasive part of American life. Whether celebrating or drowning our sorrows, alcohol is present in the lives of many American adults. In fact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), American men who drink alcohol, drink an average of 19 liters of pure alcohol per year, and American women who drink alcohol drink an average of 6.7 liters of pure alcohol each year[1].

Sadly, one of the consequences of drinking alcohol can be drunk driving. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), adults overconsume...

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Car Accidents, Personal injury
Subcontractor’s Rights for Filing a Personal Injury Claim

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were over 2.8 million non-fatal private workplace injuries and illnesses in 2019. [1]  Construction, a traditionally strong industry in the state of Florida, accounted for fifteen percent of these accidents.

Construction sites are known for containing numerous potential hazards, but many subcontractor jobs contain some elements of danger.  Slip and fall accidents, burns, trip and fall accidents, falling objects, and scaffolding or equipment-related accidents are common. 

In addition, vehicle accidents can occur on...

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Construction Accidents, Personal injury
Why You Need to Speak with an Attorney after a Car Accident

After speaking with the police and receiving medical attention, contacting a reputable personal injury attorney should be next on your list following a vehicle accident with injuries.  An experienced attorney will help you understand how your insurance will handle the situation and what legal options you have.  Read on to understand how the insurance company functions with respect to accident claims:

  • An insurance representative will call you after the accident with the intention of settling the insurance claim.
  • You will be recorded and any information you give the representative will be...
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Car Accidents
Starting a Chiropractic Practice: What You Need to Know

Are you considering starting or purchasing a chiropractic practice?  Read on to find out what you need to know first:

What is the typical practice model?

Today, recent graduates are more likely to join a practice as an associate until they are in a more stable financial situation where they can invest in their business.  But once they have generated enough capital, many are eager to purchase or start their own practice (and some do immediately after finishing chiropractic school.)  While most chiropractic practices are sole practitioners, there are also partnerships and group...

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Legal News
How Much is my Personal Injury Case Worth?

Wondering how much your personal injury case could be worth?

While there is no standard rule for calculating the compensation for a personal injury claim, there are a few specific factors that will affect the compensation for any personal injury case. 

The factors that typically affect personal injury claim compensation levels are:

Injury Severity – this includes physical and psychological trauma and suffering.  Severity can be assessed based on criteria such as length of treatment, treatment costs (such as ambulance transportation, surgeries, hospitalization), lost wages and time away from...

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Personal injury
Taking Notes After an Accident?  Definitely. 

Should you take notes after an accident?  Definitely.
 
Taking notes after an accident may not be the first thing on your mind. However, it may be one of the most important things you do aside from getting the appropriate medical care and contacting a reputable attorney. 
 
While the memories are still fresh and you can quietly observe, we recommend that you take notes about what happened.  These notes can become a critical part of your legal case and may serve as evidence for your claim.
 
Grab your smartphone or a pen, and jot down the following data points.
 
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Car Accidents, Personal injury, Auto Accidents
Honesty: The Key to Your Personal Injury Case

After suffering an accident due to the negligence of an individual or a company, you will need to select an experienced and reputable personal injury attorney for your case.  Once you’ve selected your attorney, the most important way you can support your case is to be completely upfront and honest with your attorney.

When you trust your attorney and provide all related information, your attorney can properly prepare your case. 

When you are not completely truthful about your case, if you fail to divulge all relevant details, or if you omit small details, you can destroy your own case.  Dishonesty with your attorney can...

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Truck Accidents, Personal injury, Auto Accidents
Holiday Safety in 2020

A typical holiday safety message will remind you to take extra precaution when hanging holiday lights and to be careful placing flammable trees and gifts away from heaters, candles, and lights.  Click here for more info on our general holiday safety recommendations. 

But during a pandemic, we have a distinct safety message for you and your loved ones.

The holidays are prime time for us to gather with family and friends, enjoy meals together, and take some well-deserved time out from the daily pressure of work and school.  But before you...

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Tips & Tricks, Personal injury
Thanksgiving and DUIs

According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), each year the Thanksgiving holiday weekend has a marked increase in vehicle crashes and fatalities.   Between 2013 and 2017, there were over 800 fatalities from alcohol-related driving accidents during the Wednesday through Monday Thanksgiving holiday timeframe.[1]  In fact, the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving (also known as Thanksgiving Eve) typically has more DUI accidents and fatalities than July 4th, graduation night, or even New Year’s Eve.  Recently, the Thanksgiving...

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Wrongful Death, Car Accidents, Personal injury

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