Transvaginal mesh or TVM is a device that is used in surgery to correct pelvic organ prolapse or POP and stress urinary incontinence or SUI. Both POP and SUI can be caused by childbirth, age, weight gain and other factors. In the past, POP surgery was performed by manually lifting and tacking up the organs to keep them from pressing on the bladder. Johnson & Johnson, American Medical Systems, Boston Scientific, Bard and other manufacturers… read more →
One of the first things that most people want to know when they receive an award after an auto accident settlement is whether they have to pay taxes on this money. The answer may depend on how the verdict or settlement is structured and the circumstances of the award. Only a tax advisor can ultimately answer questions about taxes. However, it helps to have an understanding of the basic ground rules of how settlements or… read more →
If you are considering hiring a personal injury attorney, it is very important that you ask certain questions before you sign a fee agreement. Asking these questions and listening carefully to the answers can save you a great deal of trouble and help you hire the right attorney for your case. 8 Important questions to ask a Personal Injury Attorney 1) What areas of law do you specialize in? We have all heard the… read more →
If you have been injured by someone else’s negligence you may be entitled to recover personal injury damages. However, in order to collect these damages, you may have to file a personal injury lawsuit. These lawsuits are filed in civil court and are governed by civil law in the state in which you sue. Victims often have a very vague understanding of the difference between different types of personal injury damages. Just because you were… read more →
Insurance companies have a duty to act in “good faith” when settling a claim. However that does not mean that insurance companies have not been known to prevent claimants from obtaining full justice, or even deny claims based on bogus reasons. It is important to understand bad faith and how Florida law views these attempts on the part of an insurance company. It is also important to consult an attorney who may be able to… read more →
