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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) oversees the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and these two organizations play an important role in commercial vehicle travel in the United States today. Traveling on the roads and highways of Florida in dangerous road conditions is dangerous for any vehicle. However, operating a large commercial vehicle with […]

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At Gordon & Partners our personal injury attorneys recognize that it may be extremely difficult to navigate following an injury causing accident, leaving you feeling helpless and hopeless. It is because of this reason that our attorneys will come to your location whether it be at home or in the hospital to assure you get […]

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Florida sees nearly 54 inches of rain each year, and even more here in West Palm Beach – more than 62 inches, according to data from the Florida Climate Center. Rain doesn’t necessarily dictate that a motorcycle driver skip a ride, after all, the sun tends to come out in South Florida; however, riding in […]

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When a civil, harmful act is committed willfully and knowingly, that act is considered an Intentional Act— otherwise known as Intentional Tort— and the person or persons who committed the act are liable for the damage caused to the victim or victims’ property or person. Intentional acts range from the inconvenient to the severely traumatizing […]

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One of the most vital organs in the human body is the liver. At just under 4 pounds this organ is located just below the diaphragm and assists in various bodily functions particularly metabolic processes. One of the liver’s main functions though is keeping our bodies free of toxins.Some other liver functions include:Glycogen StorageProduce Biochemicals […]

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Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties have the highest incidence of brain injury in Florida, according to Wendy Waldman, a resource coordinator with the Brain Injury Association of Florida (BIAF). In a CBS 12 report by Stephanie Watson, Waldman and others shared stories about suffering brain trauma, living in the aftermath, and the hope for […]

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According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were 235,461 traffic crashes in the Sunshine State in 2010. That averages out to 645 motor vehicle collisions each and every day.It is clear from the data that accidents frequently happen on our roadways. When these accidents involve higher speeds, the spinal cord […]

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The definition of negligence is simply the failure to provide or exercise care that a practical person would exercise in similar circumstances; simply put it can be considered the failure to act accordingly. Therefore a negligent act is legally considered the failure to act accordingly. For example, a business owner failed to notify patrons of […]

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Funerals are a time for family members and friends to remember, respect, celebrate, and honor the life of a loved one they have lost. They can also be one of the biggest expenses that families face. According to the National Funeral Directors Association, the average cost of an adult funeral in 2009 was $6,560. However, […]

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The ability to hear is one of the most important senses in the human experience. Every aspect of daily living is altered when hearing is lost.If you’ve suffered a loss of hearing or your sense of hearing has been seriously impaired because of occupational causes such as loud noise exposure or sudden trauma in the […]

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