Avard Law Blog
Florida Public Hospital Malpractice: Claims and Deadlines
A serious hospital injury can leave you facing more than medical bills, especially when the facility is government-operated. Florida public [...]
How SSA Applies Medical Equivalence in SSDI Claims
Missing a requirement in Social Security's disability listings doesn't automatically end your SSDI claim. Medical equivalence allows SSA to approve [...]
Florida PIP Coverage for Injured Car Passengers
You can have insurance benefits after a crash even when you weren't driving and don't own the car. Florida PIP [...]
VA Benefits After an OTH Discharge: Character Review
An other than honorable discharge doesn't automatically close the door to VA benefits. If you've avoided applying because of your [...]
Florida Workers’ Comp for Work-Related Dental Injuries
A broken tooth at work can leave you facing urgent treatment and uncertainty about who will pay. Florida workers' compensation [...]
SSI Spousal Deeming Rules for Married Florida Couples
Your spouse's paycheck can reduce your SSI even when that money never reaches your bank account. Under SSI spousal deeming, [...]
Florida Apartment Mold Claims: Maintenance Records
A maintenance ticket marked "closed" doesn't establish that your apartment's recurring leak was fixed. Florida apartment mold claims often depend [...]
Florida Street Racing Crash Claims: Your Legal Options
A street racing crash can leave you with serious injuries while the drivers involved face a separate criminal investigation. Your [...]
SSDI and Unemployment in Florida: Reporting Rules
An unemployment certification can raise questions about your disability claim even when the payment itself doesn't reduce SSDI. If you're [...]
Florida Parasailing Injury Claims: Equipment Failures
A broken towline or failed harness can turn a parasailing ride into a medical emergency within seconds. A Florida parasailing [...]