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When to Consult a Bedsores Lawyer: Signs of Neglect in Healthcare
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An estimated 2.5 million Americans suffer from bedsores annually. Most bedsores are preventable. If you or a loved one developed bedsores while in a hospital, nursing home, or other healthcare facility, you may be able to recover compensation. What Are Bedsores? Bedsores are areas of damaged skin and tissue. When the skin experiences pressure or friction from […]
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Understanding Bedsores: Causes, Stages, and Legal Implications
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If your parent or other loved one resides in a nursing home, you need to be aware of his or her risk of developing bedsores. This is particularly true if he or she is quite elderly, bedridden, or confined to a wheelchair. Bedsore Definition Bedsores are also known by a variety of other names, including […]
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How to Successfully Pursue a Slip and Fall Case
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If you want to know how to successfully pursue a slip and fall case, you first need to know the basics of premises liability. In law, premises liability says that owners of a property are liable (i.e., responsible) for injuries that occur on that property, so long as the injury was caused by preventable circumstances […]
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How to Report Nursing Home Abuse
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Maybe your loved one has unexplained bruising or sores. Or maybe you’ve seen signs of emotional mistreatment, such as a sudden reduction in cognitive abilities or abrupt changes in your loved one’s behavior. No matter the case, if you believe your loved one is being abused or negelcted in a nursing home, it’s important to […]
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What is Informed Consent? Know Your Rights as a Patient
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What is informed consent – and what happens if it’s breached? Informed consent is a pillar of the healthcare system and an essential part of a provider’s legal and ethical duty of care. It refers to the process by which patients are provided with information about an upcoming test, procedure, or treatment and is based […]
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What to Do If You Suspect Medical Malpractice
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Do you know what to do if you suspect medical malpractice? Medical malpractice is all too common, and roughly one in three healthcare professionals will be sued for it at some point in their careers. As a patient or the loved one of a patient, it’s important that you know how to tell if you […]
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Hit by an Uninsured Driver? Here’s What to Do
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Getting hit by another driver is never a good thing, but getting hit by an uninsured driver can make things especially stressful. Here in Florida, all drivers are required to carry a minimum of $10,000 worth of coverage for both Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Property Damage Liability (PDL). However, the state has one of […]
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Common Types of Medical Malpractice
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Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional fails to provide proper treatment, which results in harm, injury, or death of a patient. Understanding the common types of medical malpractice is critical for patients who may have experienced it. Most healthcare professionals provide proper patient care, but what about those who have suffered from negligence, misdiagnosis, […]
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The Importance of Gathering Evidence After a Car Accident
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Getting in a car accident is a terrifying experience. It can also be an overwhelming one, with a lot of confusion over what to do in the aftermath. The first order of business should always be ensuring your health and safety. From there, you need to focus on your potential legal claim, especially if the […]
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Accident on the Way to Work? Workers’ Compensation for Off-Duty Wrecks
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In Florida, you can file a workers’ compensation claim for injuries and illnesses related to various work-related incidents. But if you get in an accident on the way to work, workers’ compensation can be much harder to obtain – if you can obtain it at all. Here’s what to know about workers’ compensation in the […]
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Verdicts & Settlements
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company product liability.
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company product liability.
Jury verdict for the wrongful death of a 63-year-old man survived by his widow.
Verdict against cigarette manufacturer for family of local lawyer who died of lung cancer.
Verdict against tobacco manufacturer for family of man who died from lung cancer as a result of smoking.
Verdict for widow of man who died of lung cancer as a result of addiction to smoking.
Gordon and Partners, along with co-counsel, recently represented the family of a smoker who passed away when she was 60 years old from lung cancer caused from her long time addiction to smoking cigarettes since she was a young girl. The case was tried in Lowell, Massachusetts and resulted in a verdict of 17 million dollars on May 31, 2019.
Recovery for man and family for injuries caused by a defective auto part.
Verdict for a smoker who contracted cancer of the jaw.
A Pinellas County jury verdict for the estate of a man who died of lung cancer at the age of 42.
Jury verdict for the wrongful death of a 68-year-old man from lung cancer from smoking cigarettes manufactured by RJR and Philip Morris.
Negligent supervision at Assisted Living Facility resulting in death.
Jury verdict for the wrongful death of a 97-year-old woman at an ALF.
Recovery for man who suffered brain injury and paralysis after collision with Blood Mobile.
Jury verdict in drowning death of autistic boy at a construction site.
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Robert E. Gordon
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