How does a wrongful death lawsuit work?
Wrongful death claims are brought against a defendant who caused someone’s death—either through negligence or intentional action. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there were 200,955 unintentional injury deaths in 2018—and, a large percentage of those included wrongful deaths. When is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Fitting Charge? A wrongful death claim may result…
Read MoreNursing home injuries: Types, causes, stats
According to the National Council on Aging, nearly five million older Americans experience physical nursing home injuries every year, plus almost $36.5 billion in losses by victims of financial abuse.
Read MoreHow to sue a large corporation for personal injury
If you’re wondering how to sue a large corporation for personal injury–such as your employer or an organization that you do business with–make sure that you start with a free, private case evaluation from an experienced, capable attorney. For most large corporations, personal injury claims are simply a cost of doing business–especially when they invite…
Read More5 Florida Probate and Estate Planning Myths
The clients that we serve in the state of Florida often have misconceptions about wills and trusts, estate planning and probate court in general. People think that probate court needs to be avoided at all costs–which is simply not true. The truth is that every client’s situation is different and the lawyers at Law Offices…
Read MoreOne Spouse Dies–Does The House Transfer?
This is a commonly asked question with a slightly complex answer–and much of it depends on whether or no you have a will or trust. There’s only one way to keep your house out of the probate process when you pass–make sure you have an ironclad will and trust outlining how all of your possessions…
Read MoreReady for an estate plan? Ask an estate planning lawyer
According to American financial advisor, author, and podcast host Suze Orman, “Estate planning is an important and everlasting gift you can give your family. And setting up a smooth inheritance isn’t as hard as you might think.” For example, older Americans are particularly positioned to consider a lifetime’s worth of assets and how to successfully…
Read MoreSafe holiday travel tips from the road to the air
Whether you’re traveling by car or through the air, here are some key safe holiday travel tips from Dishowitz Law to help keep you and your family safe. Let’s face it—with the arrival of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, holiday travel in a pandemic will usher in its own set of challenges that all holiday…
Read MoreA landlord and tenant attorney talks COVID
According to the US Census Bureau, landlords file approximately 3.7 million eviction cases in a typical year—however, with COVID-19 in full force, the past year has been anything but typical. That’s why it’s so important to know the guidelines that landlords and tenants must follow during the pandemic so that the law is satisfied. Listen…
Read MoreProbate 101: All About Will and Probate Laws
“There is nothing like the death of a moneyed member of the family to show persons as they really are, virtuous or conniving, generous or grasping. “Many a family has been torn apart by a botched-up will. “Each case is a drama in human relationships — and the lawyer, as counselor, draftsman, or advocate, is…
Read MoreBack to school estate planning 101
As the kids prepare to go back to school, the adults should prepare to see an estate planning attorney to discuss estate planning strategies. And our Back to School Estate Planning 101 guide is ready to help guide you. Back to school estate planning 101: Everything you need to know Consider this. According to the…
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