Products Liability Cases

Products liability cases generally require one or more expert witnesses to inspect the wrecked or damaged product, review the design specifications, and provide engineering or manufacturing quality control opinions to determine whether a product was defective and unreasonably dangerous.  We have handled such cases in the past, and we have the ability to locate and hire the experts that are needed to prove a particular case.

If you or a friend or family member have been injured as the result of a product defect, we would be happy to discuss the facts of your case with you.  Please call our office for a free consultation.

Should We Repeal Florida’s No-Fault (PIP) Law

In recent days, some Florida lawmakers have made long overdue comments about repealing Florida’s No-Fault, or personal injury protection (PIP) law. You may recall that everyone who owns a car in Florida is required to have PIP (assuming the car runs).  The purpose of PIP is to provide a minimal level of insurance benefits to people that are involved in a car accident.  PIP was designed to pay 80% of medical bills and 60% of lost wages to people that were injured in a car accident. This is true even if you were at fault for the car accident. The policy limit on a standard PIP insurance policy is $10,000.00.

There are several problems with this law.  First, if you have health insurance, Medicaid or Medicare, there is no need to have PIP to pay medical bills. The reason?  Your health insurance, Medicaid or Medicare would pay the same bills that PIP would pay.  Therefore, PIP duplicates the medical insurance that you already have. There is simply no need for PIP.

Second, many people cannot make a claim for lost wages under PIP, and so the lost wage benefits under a PIP policy are often illusory. That is, in order to make a claim for lost wages, a person has to have a job and show proof of income.  Retired people do not work. Therefore, retired people cannot make a claim for lost wages.  The same problem exists for people who stay at home to raise children, and for people who cannot show pay stubs or proof of income.  It is also true for business owners that cannot show a decrease in their income due to an accident. These people cannot make a claim for lost wages, and yet they pay PIP insurance premiums as if they could make such a claim. This is really not fair to such people.

The United States is in the process of implementing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), sometimes called Obamacare.  The ACA requires people to have some form of health insurance.  The current thought among some Florida lawmakers is that if people already have health insurance, there is really no need for these same people to also pay for PIP to pay medical bills. PIP is mostly a duplicate insurance coverage that costs people money that they do not need to spend on insurance.

We believe this is sound reasoning.  There is no legitimate reason for people to pay for health insurance and to also pay for PIP.  We think it is time for Florida to repeal the PIP law.

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SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS

Many people innocently slip and fall on spilled water, soda or other substances that should not be on the floor of a supermarket or restaurant. Many people trip and fall on ramps or curbs that are not easily noticeable, or that are in poor condition.  On occasion, people are innocently shopping when large objects that are stored overhead tip over and fall onto the shopper. If you have been injured on someone else’s property due to one of these things, please contact our office for a free consultation.

NURSING HOME ABUSE

Many families rely on nursing homes to care for their elderly parents and relatives.  Most of the nursing homes provide appropriate care that enables elderly people to live their daily lives with dignity.  However, some nursing homes are either poorly staffed or fail to properly care for elderly people who really cannot care for themselves.  If you have a friend or family member that you feel has been improperly treated or abused at a nursing home, please contact our office for a free consultation.

Other Steps You Should Look Into If You Are A Victim Of Medical Malpractice IN Orlando:

• Consult with an expert doctor. When not feeling well after a procedure, consult a doctor from a different facility to find out if what you are feeling was caused by the procedure that was performed at the original facility.
• Look into the background and history of the medical practitioner or hospital. Check to see if there are similar cases filed against them.
• Know more about your health status while studying the outcome of lawsuits like yours.
• Looking for an expert lawyer to help you with legalities will be essential.

Medical malpractice suits will always be a hard battle to fight. But with the help of expert lawyers, your fight will be a lot easier and less stressful. Look into experts and professionals to help you win your case.

Jeffrey D. Starker, Esq., has been an insurance and injury lawyer in Orlando, Florida, for over 15 years.  Mr. Starker formerly represented insurance companies, and he currently represents people that have been injured in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, and many other accidents.

Steps To Take When You Are A Victim Of Medical Malpractice In Orlando:

When looking to file a medical malpractice claim, look for an experienced lawyer to help you out.

In Florida, medical malpractice claims are complex.

For instance, you are required to notify the alleged wrongdoer in writing and are required to perform a series of steps before you are allowed to file a lawsuit.

There are also statute of limitations issues.

An experienced lawyer will be able to protect your rights, fight for your rights, as well as get you the compensation you deserve.

Although filing for a malpractice case against the wrongdoers might not undo the damage caused by the negligent act, it may help to ease the financial burdens caused by the malpractice and give you a sense of justice.

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