Imagine being in a car accident and becoming paralyzed, struggling to get help, or being left with brain trauma that makes it hard for you to communicate or enjoy your time with others. Maybe you've been left with several broken bones, torn tendons, lacerations or...
Stroke misdiagnosis at the ER
Florida residents may benefit from learning more about the risks associated with being misdiagnosed in the emergency room. A report published by the American Heart Association during 2009 cited several accounts in which adult stroke patients were misdiagnosed at the...
Experienced immigration defense attorneys
Our immigration law attorneys at Kurzban, Kurzban, Weinger, Tetzeli and Pratt, P.A., are prepared to help individuals in Florida who are facing possible deportation from the United States. Whether your case involves criminal convictions or allegations of immigration...
What is Erb’s Palsy?
Expecting parents in Florida might be interested to know what exactly Erb's palsy is and how it happens. Erb's palsy is a type of brachial plexus palsy named for the first doctor to describe the condition. Around one or two babies out of a thousand get Erb's palsy,...
How helmet laws affect your rights after an accident in Florida
Imagine getting into an accident that is someone else's fault, but then you're told that you may not be able to be compensated because you didn't wear a helmet. In Florida, you're required to wear a helmet if you're under 21 or don't have enough medical insurance;...
Cognitive problems caused by TBI
Florida residents who may have suffered a traumatic brain injury may possibly experience a loss of cognition and mental ability. Thinking skills and mental tasks are sometimes more difficult for people with TBIs. These negative effects are not consistent from person...
What’s a wrongful death lawsuit?
A wrongful death lawsuit is a lawsuit that claims a party is responsible for another person's death due to negligence or misconduct. Survivors of a family member who has died in Florida is typically able to file a wrongful death lawsuit in those cases, and they can...
What is Temporary Protected Status and am I eligible?
Florida residents may have heard of the term Temporary Protected Status used by immigration officials when a country has been struck by a natural disaster or an armed conflict has broken out. The designation is issued to a foreign country by the Secretary of Homeland...
Understanding medical error statistics
People living in Florida may benefit from learning more about some statistics published about medical malpractice incidents. According to an article published by the New England Journal of Medicine over two decades ago, only 2 percent of the patients who suffered a...
What are the requirements of the naturalization test?
Individuals in Florida who want to obtain citizenship may be concerned about the administration of the naturalization test that must be passed. The testing is conducted in order to determine whether an applicant has successfully met the requirements for knowledge of...
