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You may still have a case even if there was no damage done to your vehicle after an accident. You could be suffering from other related-damages and left dealing with physical and psychological injuries. You may have delayed symptoms or anxiety each time you are in a vehicle. A car accident can result in more […]

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Left-hand turns are one of the most dangerous maneuvers drivers can make when sharing the roadway. He or she must yield to approaching traffic at an intersection. This is why the driver making a left turn is often considered to be at fault when a car accident happens. However, there are exceptions, which can make […]

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Gordon & Partners is proud to announce that Isabella Battalini (pictured on the left) and Kayla Saddler (pictured on the right) are the recipients of the 2020 South Florida Scholarship for Continued Education.The scholarship was established to enrich, encourage and support exceptional leadership and academic excellence in outstanding high school students in South Florida. Each […]

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When you let a friend or family member borrow your car, there is a risk that he or she could get into an accident at any time. Should this happen, it is important to know whether or not you will be held legally responsible. Several different factors could affect liability and the amount paid out […]

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If you are an hourly employee in Florida, you may be wondering whether its is legal for your employer to automatically deduct breaks from your paycheck. The short answer is yes, but there are certain limitations under federal law that makes this practice unlawful. Our West Palm Beach employment lawyers are prepared to hold employers […]

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Many Florida workers who receive more money in tips than in hourly wages are known as tipped employees. This could include restaurant wait staff, bartenders and cleaning staff. Tipped employees have certain wage and hour issues per the tip pooling laws that apply to their pay. They are generally paid the bare minimum by their […]

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This answer will depend on whether you are classified as an exempt or non-exempt employee. The difference between these types of workers and the jobs they hold is pay for overtime work. There are certain regulations that govern whether an employee should be exempt from receiving overtime pay. Employees often have questions about overtime pay […]

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Alcohol-related accidents often happen after people drink too much at a bar or restaurant and decide to get behind the wheel. When the at-fault driver is intoxicated, it is reasonable to question whether the establishment that served the drunk driver could be held legally responsible for damages. Florida is one of several states that has […]

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Nursing home residents have the right to be treated with respect and free from any form of nursing home abuse, which could include the use of restraints. Sometimes these facilities use restraints to keep residents from harming themselves or to make their jobs easier. In any case, the overuse of restraints on residents, generally without […]

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When a maritime worker is harmed in an offshore accident, he or she may be unable to work for an extended period of time. In these situations, injured maritime workers often wonder about their rights and their employer’s obligations regarding medical care. Maritime law requires that you seek immediate treatment after a serious injury. You […]

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