By Steve Combs | Published April 8, 2014 | Posted in Healthcare Law | Tagged Tags: Florida healthcare attorney, physician referral regulations, physicians legal services, Stark Law | Leave a comment
A Stark Law Primer for Physicians
In most professional practices, referrals from friends, family and colleagues are an important part of bringing in new business. However, physicians must be careful because federal legislation known as the Stark Law makes it illegal for them to refer patients to colleagues or organizations with which they have certain financial relationships. While the law is Read More
Read MoreConsidering Bankruptcy When Faced with Overwhelming Debt
With job loss, reductions in work hours and other pitfalls associated with the Great Recession, many Americans find themselves saddled with debt with no clear way out. If you are struggling with debt, what do you need to know? The stigma of bankruptcy has eased in recent years. Corporations and consumers alike have made use Read More
Read MoreWhen is Too Old to Drive?
On a sunny Saturday afternoon in February, 73-year old Gloria Couch Blanton was out for a drive in her Lincoln Town Car. Ms. Blanton made her way into an eastbound lane of Interstate 10. Unfortunately, the Jacksonville woman drove west. She proceeded the wrong way on I-10 until she struck an eastbound Ford Ranger head-on. Read More
Read MoreHow Well Do You Understand Uninsured Motorist Coverage?
According to Florida’s Department of Insurance Fraud, as many as 25 percent of our drivers are uninsured. This gives Florida the dubious distinction of being fifth in the nation in terms of uninsured motorists. As a responsible driver who has auto insurance, you are covered by the personal injury protection (PIP) that is also required Read More
Read MoreIs Filing for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Worth It?
Five years after the recession was declared, families and individuals in Florida and throughout the U.S. still find themselves mired in debt. Whether through the poor housing market, job loss, divorce, illness or mounting credit card bills, many turn to bankruptcy as the last, best chance for starting over. Many are also surprised that they Read More
Read MoreJust How Dangerous Is a Concussion?
Concussions are in the news frequently. Earlier in 2013, the National Football League agreed to a $765 million settlement with more than 4,500 former players who claimed the league knew about the dangers of concussions, yet did little to protect the players. In the case of contact sports like football and hockey, head injuries are Read More
Read MoreAsleep at the Wheel: Stay Alive By Staying Awake
For any driver, fatigue is a killer. For truck operators, falling asleep at the wheel means mistakes and slower reaction times. A truck can jack-knife, roll, or merge into a car in an adjacent lane. In recent years, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) took steps to reduce the number of truck drivers asleep Read More
Read MoreThe Million-Dollar Question: How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
People who have suffered a serious injury as the result of an accident face medical bills, loss of income and even loss of physical or mental capacity. Add to that the pain and suffering, and it is normal for them to wonder who will pay — and how much. Although there have been many notable Read More
Read MoreUnderstanding Bankruptcy: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
We talked earlier about filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. As a liquidation bankruptcy, any non-exempt assets you own can be sold to satisfy creditors during a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Losing assets or a home is a primary concern of consumers filing bankruptcy. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows you to keep all or some of your Read More
Read MoreBack to School: Keeping Teen Drivers Safe
We represent individuals and families injured in motor vehicle accidents. Accidents involving teens often involve more passengers, and more serious injuries. Now that a new school year is well underway, it’s a good time to remember tips for teen driving safety. Car Accidents Involving Teens on the Rise According to the Florida Department of Highway Read More
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