Most of the time, doctors save lives. Sometimes, however, a judgment call by the doctor harms the patient. Whether or not that harm rises to the level of medical malpractice depends in large part on whether or not the doctor met the “standard of care.” A medical malpractice attorney at the Montero Law Center can […]
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are extremely complex and traumatic in nature, and generally necessitate a lifetime of care. On a national level, SCIs incur about $18 billion in direct expenses per year, plus another $4 billion in indirect expenses, according to The O&P Edge. On an individual level, the overall lifetime associated costs of a […]
There is nothing quite as sweet as the smile on a child’s face when they open a toy. However, be sure those toys are safe. Sadly, instead of joy and laughter, some toys leave behind pain and sadness in their wake. Take the Montero Law Center’s advice and keep this holiday happy and safe for […]
Injuries that occur during the birth of a new baby are sometimes unavoidable due to complications that arise during the labor and delivery process. In other cases, however, life-altering birth injuries occur due to the negligence of doctors or other medical personnel. Injuries that occurred during deliveries utilizing assistive birthing instruments, such as forceps injury […]
Chances are fairly good that at some point in your life, you will need to file a car accident claim. Knowing what steps to take and what to expect at each stage of the car accident claims process can help you rest a little easier in the wake of your accident. Plus, the more you […]
When a person sustains injuries on another’s property in Florida, that person usually has the right to recover damages from the property owner under premises liability laws, unless that person was a trespasser. However, in the event that the injured party is a child, the attractive nuisance law may apply, and the property owner may […]
When you have been injured in an accident, hiring an attorney can be within your best interests. Before you take the plunge, though, make sure you know 10 questions to ask an attorney.
1. Who will be working on my case?
In some cases, the attorney you speak to is not the only person who is working […]
Florida is one of the most dangerous states in the nation for pedestrians. In fact, in the year 2013, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that there were 501 pedestrian fatalities in the state of Florida. Even if you do not walk all the time, knowing how to keep yourself safe is important. If […]
When you are in a car accident in Florida, you should file a claim with your own insurance company per Florida’s no-fault car insurance laws. While you are required to carry a minimum of $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) coverage, there are other types of insurance coverage can benefit you if you were in […]
After a car accident, one of the most important things that you will have to deal with is talking to the insurance company. While dealing with an insurance company can be a headache, doing so—and doing so properly—is very important to recovering compensation for your injuries and property losses. If you have been in a […]
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