Treatment at a Florida hospital is often unavoidable, whether for a serious illness, a medical emergency, or elective surgery. Most patients focus on the condition that brought them in, and few consider the possibility of a new injury caused by hospital negligence or a medical error. When that happens, understanding your rights as a patient becomes important, given how complex
States across the country recognize that when a policyholder’s liability is clear and a judgment in excess of policy limits is likely, an insurance company has a duty to participate in settlement negotiations in good faith. A strongly worded demand for policy limits can appropriately put pressure on insurance companies to settle and such letters are critical to catch the
Tax time is upon us and it is clear to some that you may owe money to the IRS. That being said, there are so many different options when it comes to repaying your IRS tax burden, and knowing what your options are can truly help. For those that are looking for help with tax settlements, the right lawyer can
We always encourage our clients to select the best possible trademarks for their products. In our intellectual property lawyer view, “best” means a mark that is available for use with the client’s goods or services and that is likewise registerable on the Principal Register at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Our clients don’t always agree with us as to
Tax fraud is defined as the deliberate or intentional act of providing misinformation (or the omission of relevant data) on a tax return to limit one’s tax obligation. The term “willfully” as used by the applicable New York Consolidated Laws (TAX Fraud Act § 1801 (a)) is as follows: ” acting with either intent to defraud, intent to evade the
Who Are the Best Defense Base Act Attorneys in Northern Virginia? Three firms stand out for Virginia Defense Base Act work: Grossman Attorneys at Law, led by Howard S. Grossman; Kalfus & Nachman PC in Norfolk, where Gregory E. Camden has handled Longshore claims for decades; and Rutter Mills, LLP, a longtime Norfolk maritime firm. Hampton Roads holds the deepest Longshore and
If you have been in a car accident, you are probably wondering how long it will take to settle the case. The answer to that question depends on a variety of factors, which we will discuss in this article. The Factors That Impact the Length of Your Car Accident Settlement Case Many different factors can impact the length of a
With nearly 98 million unintentional injuries in the US, there are more than 200,000 deaths from those unintentional injuries. While not all states have passed legislation to protect the victims of fatal accidents and wrongful deaths, Indiana passed “wrongful death laws”: General Wrongful Death Statute: Indiana Code §34-23-1-1 Adult Wrongful Death Statute: Indiana Code §34-23-1-2 Child Wrongful Death Statute: Indiana
If you’ve recently gotten a DUI in the state of Florida or know someone who has, they face stiff penalties. Depending on how many times they’ve been convicted, there are increasingly stiffer penalties and fines associated with this type of charge. That is why having a top defense attorney is crucial. They can represent those accused of DUI and provide
The question of jurisdiction in the event of a crime or catastrophic incident at sea involving loss of life is one of the more complicated questions in maritime law. Broadly speaking, the enforcement of maritime laws is often left up to the authorities in the location where the incident occurred. However, the flag state of the vessel also has jurisdiction
Treatment at a Florida hospital is often unavoidable, whether for a serious illness, a medical emergency, or elective surgery. Most patients focus on the condition that brought them in, and few consider the possibility of a new injury caused by hospital negligence or a medical error. When that happens, understanding your rights as a patient becomes important, given how complex
States across the country recognize that when a policyholder’s liability is clear and a judgment in excess of policy limits is likely, an insurance company has a duty to participate in settlement negotiations in good faith. A strongly worded demand for policy limits can appropriately put pressure on insurance companies to settle and such letters are critical to catch the
Tax time is upon us and it is clear to some that you may owe money to the IRS. That being said, there are so many different options when it comes to repaying your IRS tax burden, and knowing what your options are can truly help. For those that are looking for help with tax settlements, the right lawyer can
We always encourage our clients to select the best possible trademarks for their products. In our intellectual property lawyer view, “best” means a mark that is available for use with the client’s goods or services and that is likewise registerable on the Principal Register at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Our clients don’t always agree with us as to
Tax fraud is defined as the deliberate or intentional act of providing misinformation (or the omission of relevant data) on a tax return to limit one’s tax obligation. The term “willfully” as used by the applicable New York Consolidated Laws (TAX Fraud Act § 1801 (a)) is as follows: ” acting with either intent to defraud, intent to evade the
Who Are the Best Defense Base Act Attorneys in Northern Virginia? Three firms stand out for Virginia Defense Base Act work: Grossman Attorneys at Law, led by Howard S. Grossman; Kalfus & Nachman PC in Norfolk, where Gregory E. Camden has handled Longshore claims for decades; and Rutter Mills, LLP, a longtime Norfolk maritime firm. Hampton Roads holds the deepest Longshore and
If you have been in a car accident, you are probably wondering how long it will take to settle the case. The answer to that question depends on a variety of factors, which we will discuss in this article. The Factors That Impact the Length of Your Car Accident Settlement Case Many different factors can impact the length of a
With nearly 98 million unintentional injuries in the US, there are more than 200,000 deaths from those unintentional injuries. While not all states have passed legislation to protect the victims of fatal accidents and wrongful deaths, Indiana passed “wrongful death laws”: General Wrongful Death Statute: Indiana Code §34-23-1-1 Adult Wrongful Death Statute: Indiana Code §34-23-1-2 Child Wrongful Death Statute: Indiana
If you’ve recently gotten a DUI in the state of Florida or know someone who has, they face stiff penalties. Depending on how many times they’ve been convicted, there are increasingly stiffer penalties and fines associated with this type of charge. That is why having a top defense attorney is crucial. They can represent those accused of DUI and provide
The question of jurisdiction in the event of a crime or catastrophic incident at sea involving loss of life is one of the more complicated questions in maritime law. Broadly speaking, the enforcement of maritime laws is often left up to the authorities in the location where the incident occurred. However, the flag state of the vessel also has jurisdiction
