Florida Supreme Court Rules Medicaid Liens Cannot Be Applied To Future Medical Expenses

On July 5, 2018, the Florida Supreme Court issued its ruling in the case of Giraldo v. Agency for Health Care Administration. The case dealt with the federal Medicaid Act, a joint federal-state cooperative program that helps states provide medical…

Zarzaur Law Investigating Third-Party Company for Possible Civil Litigation

from Pensacola News Journal, Feb. 27, 2018 A lawyer acting on behalf of three girls who were molested by their Gulf Breeze substitute teacher is investigating a third-party company for possible civil litigation. Richard Mack, 67, was recently sentenced to…

Informed Consent for Minor Patients

Informed Consent for Minor Patients The law authorizes parent(s) or guardian(s) of a minor (anyone under the age of 18) to give informed consent for most medical decisions on behalf of the child. Claims by parents alleging treatment of a…

The Ironman® Triathlon Ran An Illegal Lottery And Made Millions

Feds: Ironman® Ran An Illegal Lottery And Made Millions There have been a few ways to enter the Ironman® World Championship in Hawaii: earn a slot, try the auction, get picked via the legacy program, or plunk down $50 to…

ABOTA Defends Federal District Court Judge Against Unfair Attacks By A Presidential Candidate

  Press Release: Judge Adheres To Rules Of Judicial Ethics And Is Unable To Respond Directly To Attacks From Presidential Candidate. By Charles H. Baumberger National President DALLAS (June 6, 2016) — The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) is…

The Emerald Coast & The Zika Virus: What You Need To Know

Recent coverage of the Zika virus can seem a bit overwhelming and confusing. My non-scientific, anecdotal experience finds that the name “Zika” itself brings back some of the same “Ebola pandemic” concerns. The Zika virus carries somewhat of an ominous…