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What Are the Insurance Requirements for Florida Commercial Trucks?
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Florida and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have specific insurance requirements when it comes to commercial trucks. It is important to understand these requirements in case you are involved in an accident with a truck. The skilled West Palm Beach truck accident attorneys at Gordon & Partners are experienced at filing claims against […]
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Why Bedsores are a Warning Sign of Nursing Home Neglect
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Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers, occur on the body when a person is inactive for long periods of time. While bedsores are common among nursing home residents with mobility challenges, they can also be a warning sign that neglect is happening. If you have a loved one who has sustained bedsores caused by neglect […]
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What Is Informed Consent in Relation to Medical Malpractice?
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Patients have the right to certain information before undergoing medical treatment. This allows them to provide informed consent before receiving medical care. Informed consent communicates to a patient the benefits and risks associated with a particular course of treatment. If a health care provider fails to obtain a patient’s informed consent and causes injury, the […]
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Multi-Vehicle Accidents and Determining Liability
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When one or two vehicles get into an accident, it may be clearer about who is at fault for an accident. However, when multiple vehicles are involved in an accident, it often sets off a chain reaction. It can be difficult to determine who is at fault for the accident. There may be defenses to […]
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Blind Spots and Motorcycle Accidents
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Many motorcycle accidents happen when a motorist does not see a motorcycle in his or her blind spot. Both drivers should know where blind spots are and how to stay safe. However, if an accident does happen, it is important to seek the services of a lawyer for help. If you sustained an injury caused […]
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Proving Negligence in a Wrongful Death Claim
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When you suddenly lose a loved one because of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim that can help provide the compensation you and your family need to move forward without financial hardship. However, in order to prove liability in a wrongful death claim, you must establish the four […]
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Halloween Safety Tips: What Families Should Know
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Halloween can be a fun time for the entire family. However, certain factors can threaten the safety of parents and their children during this popular holiday. Every year, about 3,800 Halloween-related injuries occur. It is important to take proactive steps to protect your family and make sure that Halloween is about having fun and not […]
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Frequently Asked Questions for Injured Workers about Florida Workers’ Compensation
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If you have been injured in an accident on the job or contracted a work-related illness, you may be entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits. Many injured workers have questions about the Florida workers’ compensation program and at Gordon & Partners, we have provided answers to some of the most common ones. If you suffer from […]
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Trucking Industry Regulations in Florida
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Commercial truck operations are governed by Florida regulations. These regulations are put in place to reduce the risk of accidents, injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and other commercial motor vehicles. If you were injured in a truck accident, the truck driver, trucking company or third party may be liable for damages. Request a free, […]
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What Are the Different Types of Nursing Home Abuse?
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Elderly individuals are often sent to live in nursing homes so that they can receive the proper care and treatment they need. However, sometimes nursing home residents are abused by the very people who are supposed to care for them. There are various forms of elder abuse. Understanding each of them and recognizing the signs […]
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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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