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Everyone in Florida is encouraged to register their emergency contact information into the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles system. This state state-wide emergency contact information (ECI) database allows law enforcement to contact your loved ones in the event of an emergency. For instance, if you are injured in a West Palm Beach car […]

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Slip and fall accidents are a common cause of injuries in Florida. These accidents can lead to hefty medical expenses and lost wages from time spent recovering from your injury.For this reason, Florida’s premises liability law holds property owners responsible for injuries that occur on their property as a result of a failure to maintain […]

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Acquiring an infection while at a medical facility is not uncommon, and certain surgical procedures may increase the chance of an infection. However, when an infection is caused by negligence or if standard guidelines are not followed by doctors, nurses and other members of hospital staff, the negligent party could be held liable. At Gordon […]

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More than 25 percent of serious Nursing Home Abuse incidents go unreported to law enforcement, according to a recently released alert from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (IOG). The government’s health care watchdog noted that the urgent alert was released ahead of the scheduled release of a full investigative […]

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If a veteran disagrees with the U.S. Veterans Affairs’ (VA) decision on his or her VA disability claim, he or she has the right to appeal the decision. However, the appeals process, outlined below, can be complicated, and it is often in your best interest to work with a lawyer who can guide you through […]

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Shortly after Hurricane Irma passed through South Florida, eight nursing home residents died and another 141 were evacuated from The Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills after a prolonged period without air conditioning in the facility leading to sweltering, oppressive conditions. Initial investigations determined that the facility’s air conditioning system was not fully functional, despite the […]

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Although South Florida was spared a direct hit from Hurricane Irma, many in the area likely experienced some damage to their homes and property. As recovery begins across the state, homeowners will be submitting insurance claims to cover damages from the hurricane.Follow these tips for filing an effective hurricane damage insurance claim to help get […]

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that construction workers are more likely to be injured on the job compared to workers in other professions. As such, OSHA has extra safety requirements for construction sites and employers to help improve the safety of construction workers. Failing to adhere to these requirements can cause serious […]

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A Los Angeles jury recently ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $417 million in what is the largest verdict to-date in the half a dozen talcum powder lawsuits that have gone to trial in recent years. The award includes $70 million in compensatory damages and $347 million in punitive damages. The lawsuit was filed by […]

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Gordon & Partners is pleased to award our South Florida Scholarship for Continued Education to Gavin Cothern and Zyniah Thompson, two high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence in the pursuit of their educational and career goals.As accomplished students taking honors, advanced placement and International Baccalaureate (IB) classes at schools in South Florida, Cothern […]

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