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- How Much Do You Know About Hit-and-Run Accidents?
Mar 23, 2020
Simply put, fleeing the scene of an auto accident is illegal. While the cause of an accident is typically a civil matter, the crime of hit-and-run occurs after the fact and often involves three basic elements: Failing to stop at the scene, Failure to provide identification, or Failing to offer assistance to anyone injured as a result of the accident. Every state has laws criminalizing hit-and-run crashes and penalties vary according...Read More - Tips for Leon County Residents on How You Can Protect Your Family Against the Coronavirus
Mar 17, 2020
We can no longer ignore the fact that the COVID-19 virus is spreading at an alarming rate around the world. Even with its unprecedented spread, however, there are still many precautions that we can take right here in Leon County to protect ourselves, as well as our loved ones. By now we are all familiar with the most popular precaution which has been Make sure that you properly wash your hands! ...Read More - March Is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Mar 16, 2020
Did you know that every That is one of the reasons why advocates have helped designate De-stigmatizing brain injury through outreach within the brain injury community Empowering those who have survived brain injury and their caregivers Promoting the many types of support that are available to people living with brain injury Brain injuries can be classified as mild, concussions being the most common, moderate, or severe. No two...Read More - 20th ANNUAL $2,500 FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP | BROOKS, LEBOEUF
Mar 12, 2020
The Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, & Hobbs P.A. Freedom Scholarship was established in 2001 and the firm has since awarded $47,500 to assist students in achieving their educational goals. The law firm believes that a college education is an important step in attaining individual personal dreams. We believe the freedoms, afforded by our Constitutional Bill of Rights, make these dreams possible for all Americans. APPLICATION PROCESS Click here to download the...Read More - Tips You Need This March During National Patient Safety Awareness Week
Mar 11, 2020
Did you know National Patient Safety Awareness Week is an annual event intended to encourage everyone to learn more about health care safety? This year National Patient Safety Week occurs March 8–14, and the focus is two-fold: raising awareness about patient safety progress and recognizing the work that still needs to be done. Did you know that medical harm is a leading cause of death worldwide? The Put simply, patient safety is a...Read More - What Do You Need to Know About Safety During National Nutrition Month?
Mar 9, 2020
Whether you are carrying a few extra pounds, struggling with obesity, looking for more energy or aiming to boost your overall health, everyone can benefit from a more nutritious diet. Research tells us that although this is a serious safety concern, too often healthy eating is easier said than done. This is one of the reasons why the The Academy created National Nutrition Month to advance nutritional health for all Americans in March...Read More - What Do I Need to Know If I Am in a Car Accident?
Mar 4, 2020
Unfortunately, car accidents are a fact of life. While safety is always the number one concern when driving, knowing your legal rights and responsibilities is also critically important. Did you know that it is illegal to drive away from an accident even if there is only minor damage? It is imperative that you stop, protect yourself with vehicle lights, flashers or other means, and contact the police, or 911 if someone is injured. In...Read More - March is National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and National Nutrition Month
Mar 3, 2020
Did you know the month of March is designated Multiple Sclerosis affects more than 400,000 people in the United States, not including their caregivers and loved ones. There is currently no known cure and most people living with the disease had no prior recognizable risk factors. MS is a central nervous system disorder that damages the protective covering surrounding the nerves of the central nervous system and causes reduced communication between the brain...Read More - What Are the Most Common Reasons for Medical Malpractice?
Feb 24, 2020
Did you know medical malpractice is a legal cause of action that occurs when a hospital, doctor or other health care professional deviates from a recognized standard of care? Whether this happens through negligence or omission, if it results in injury to a patient there may be a serious problem. Successful claims must show that a standard of care was violated, that the injury was preventable, and that the injury resulted in significant damages. ...Read More - Is It Possible to Sue A Doctor for Emotional Distress?
Feb 17, 2020
Is it possible to sue a doctor for emotional distress? The short answer is “yes.” Courts have ruled that when a doctor causes emotional distress due to negligence, the patient can sue just as if the doctor caused physical harm. In many instances, emotional distress is as damaging as physical distress. It can lead to nausea, grief, nervousness, sleeplessness, hysteria, anxiety, and mental anguish. In addition, there may be long-lasting effects that prevent victims from...Read More