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How Settlement Negotiations Work in Medical Malpractice Cases
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Medical malpractice is more common than most people realize. Victims of medical malpractice seeking compensation for their injuries may find it hard to win a case at trial, which is why these cases often lead to negotiated settlements. The odds of a good outcome with legal representation on your side is greater than without one. […]
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What Happens If I Am Injured in an Out-Of-State Car Accident?
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Being in a car accident can be a traumatic and stressful experience, especially if it occurs when traveling out-of-state. You may be unsure about whether your injuries and damages will be covered because you are outside your state of residence. Fortunately, there are certain things you can do after a crash, regardless of where the […]
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Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements and Resident’s Rights
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Many families turn to a nursing home or assisted living facility when their elders can no longer take care of themselves. These facilities may include an arbitration agreement in their contracts to be signed by a new resident and/or his or her loved one. While this agreement may seem innocent enough, you could be forfeiting […]
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Receiving Workers’ Compensation Benefits For Self-Inflicted Injuries
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If you have been hurt while on the job, you may be able to receive workers’ compensation to help cover necessary medical care and a portion of your lost wages while you recover from your injuries. One question that may arise when it comes to the Florida workers’ compensation system is whether or not a […]
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Using a Letter of Protection in a Personal Injury Case
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After being injured in an accident, many victims may not be aware that they are responsible for paying for any necessary medical treatment until a personal injury case is settled. Oftentimes, health insurance providers may refuse to cover medical expenses leaving victims without funds to pay medical bills and resulting in a delay in treatment, […]
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Taking Legal Action If You Signed a Waiver Before a Medical Procedure
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Patients who undergo medical procedures must often sign a waiver or release form acknowledging the risks involved. However, when a medical procedure does not go as planned or results in serious health complications, you may be wondering if this waiver will prevent you from taking legal action against the health care provider who performed the […]
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Am I Covered If Injured in an Accident With a Leased Vehicle?
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Leasing a vehicle has many different advantages, like being able to drive the latest make and model without the financial reality of owning a newer car. Although, there are some things you should consider when driving a leased vehicle, especially if you are involved in an accident. Our West Palm Beach car accident attorneys discuss […]
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Ways Negligent Hiring and Supervision Can Lead to Nursing Home Abuse
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Nursing homes have a responsibility to ensure that residents are properly cared for in a safe and healthy environment. However, when a facility and its administrators fail to hire qualified staff, provide inadequate training, or poorly supervise employees, these shortcuts can result in harm to a resident. Our legal team at Gordon & Partners further […]
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Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Injuries During Lunch Breaks?
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When a worker is injured during the course of his or her employment, he or she is generally covered by the workers’ compensation system. However, injuries that occur during lunch breaks are more complicated. There are certain situations where injured workers may still be eligible to receive benefits. Our West Palm Beach workers’ compensation lawyers […]
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Why Crash Victims May be Tempted to Accept a Low Settlement During Coronavirus Outbreak
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With coronavirus leading to job loss, businesses closed and a period of uncertainty, car accident victims may be tempted to accept a low settlement to obtain some compensation during this difficult time. While it is common for insurance companies to contact accident victims shortly after a crash, it is important that you carefully consider your […]
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Verdicts & Settlements
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company product liability.
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company product liability.
Jury verdict for the wrongful death of a 63-year-old man survived by his widow.
Verdict against cigarette manufacturer for family of local lawyer who died of lung cancer.
Verdict against tobacco manufacturer for family of man who died from lung cancer as a result of smoking.
Verdict for widow of man who died of lung cancer as a result of addiction to smoking.
Gordon and Partners, along with co-counsel, recently represented the family of a smoker who passed away when she was 60 years old from lung cancer caused from her long time addiction to smoking cigarettes since she was a young girl. The case was tried in Lowell, Massachusetts and resulted in a verdict of 17 million dollars on May 31, 2019.
Recovery for man and family for injuries caused by a defective auto part.
Verdict for a smoker who contracted cancer of the jaw.
A Pinellas County jury verdict for the estate of a man who died of lung cancer at the age of 42.
Jury verdict for the wrongful death of a 68-year-old man from lung cancer from smoking cigarettes manufactured by RJR and Philip Morris.
Negligent supervision at Assisted Living Facility resulting in death.
Jury verdict for the wrongful death of a 97-year-old woman at an ALF.
Recovery for man who suffered brain injury and paralysis after collision with Blood Mobile.
Jury verdict in drowning death of autistic boy at a construction site.
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Robert E. Gordon
Robert E. Gordon is a personal injury attorney and founding member of the law Offices of Gordon & Partners. He is a strong advocate in fighting for the injured.
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