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The Risks of Returning to Work Early Following an Injury
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After a workplace injury, employers often want their employees to return to work as quickly as possible. However, this may not be in the employee’s best interests. Employees may feel that they have to go along with their employer’s wishes, but they must also protect their own rights and health. If this has happened to […]
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Factors That May Prolong Settling a Personal Injury Case
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One of the most common questions that personal injury victims ask is: how long will my case take to settle? Since every case is different, the amount of time it will take will depend on several factors, some of which can cause certain cases to take longer to resolve than others. A West Palm Beach […]
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Is a Cancer Misdiagnosis Considered to Be Medical Malpractice?
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Cancer is one of the most common types of medical misdiagnosis, leading to serious consequences for patients. If the cancer is not identified or is mistaken for another disease, a patient may not receive the proper treatment. This can cause a patient’s condition to quickly progress and possibly become life-threatening. The victim may have grounds […]
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What Happens if You Are Injured Driving a Company Vehicle?
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Florida’s workers’ compensation system provides medical and partial wage replacement benefits for those injured while working in the course of their employment. However, it can sometimes be difficult to establish when certain activities fall within this coverage, such as when an accident occurs while driving a company vehicle. Our West Palm Beach workers’ compensation lawyers […]
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Choosing a Doctor in Workers’ Compensation Cases
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If you sustain a work-related injury or illness, your employer’s insurance company should provide you with any reasonable medical care needed. However, you may have limited options in choosing a doctor who will treat your condition and advocate on your behalf in a workers’ compensation case. Our West Palm Beach workers’ compensation attorneys discuss the […]
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Managing Your Medical Bills While Your Claim is Pending
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If you were injured in an accident, you might be surprised that you are initially on the hook for the payment of medical bills, even if your injuries were due to someone else’s negligence. Since you will not get paid until the end of the claims process and your health care provider might not be […]
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Factors Contributing to an Increased Risk of Nursing Home Abuse in Women
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Nursing home abuse is a serious issue that affects some of our country’s most vulnerable people. While anyone who resides in a nursing home may be susceptible to abuse by a caregiver, women are at an increased risk of becoming victims. Unfortunately, these incidents go unreported all too often, which can put more people at […]
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Determining Who May Be at Fault in a Parking Lot Accident
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Many car accidents occur in parking lots and not on busy roadways, especially during the busy holiday shopping season. Because cars are often going in different directions, it is not always clear who has the right-of-way. This can make it difficult to determine who is at fault in a parking lot accident. Our West Palm […]
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Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit on Behalf of Another Person
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When someone is harmed by another person’s negligence, he or she usually has the right to pursue legal action against the at-fault party. But what happens if the injury victim cannot do this on his or her own? The knowledgeable West Palm Beach personal injury lawyers at our firm discuss these exceptions in detail and […]
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Can I Pursue a Medical Malpractice Claim for Flu Misdiagnosis?
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Thousands of people in the U.S. get sick from the flu each season. Children and the elderly are particularly susceptible to getting the flu. Being sick with the flu can disrupt a person’s life and lead to several days of illness. Severe cases of the flu can result in serious complications, including the development of […]
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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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