Bartow Legal Blog

3 tips for communicating with your ex about child custody issues

On behalf of Saunders Law Group on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.

Once you and your ex go through a divorce, you can only be fully done with them if you don't have children together. If you do have kids, you will now embark on having to work as a parenting team. This may not be easy. Fortunately, there are ways that you can boost the likelihood of making it through the upcoming years without too many conflicts.

One of the most important things that you need to do now is to ensure that you have respectful communication. This may be challenging especially if you have to deal with contentious matters. However, your outlook can make a big difference.

How serious are whiplash injuries?

On behalf of Saunders Law Group posted in motor vehicle accidents on Friday, July 5, 2019.

Whiplash injuries are serious injuries victims of car accidents can suffer and can be costly and difficult to treat. It is important that car accident victims suffering from whiplash injuries, or who think they may be suffering from a whiplash injury, are familiar with the symptoms of a whiplash injury and how the personal injury legal process can help.

Victims of car accidents should have all of their questions concerning whiplash and other soft tissue injuries answered. Whiplash injuries include injuries to the vertebrae, muscles and ligaments and can be referred to as a cervical sprain, a cervical strain or hyperextension and most commonly occur when the victim's head is thrown violently back and forth during a car accident. Because whiplash injuries can worsen over time, the full extent of the injury may not be apparent right after the car accident.

In what circumstances can a wrongful death claim help?

On behalf of Saunders Law Group posted in Wrongful Death on Thursday, June 20, 2019.

Wrongful death legal protections can apply in a variety of circumstances which is why it is important for family members who have wrongfully lost a loved one, such as in a car accident or due to medical malpractice, to understand the legal remedies protecting them. A wrongful death claim for damages can help surviving family members with the emotional and financial challenges they are oftentimes unexpectedly facing after losing their loved one.

A wrongful death claim for damages can be brought on behalf of the lost loved one's estate for the protection and benefit of surviving family members. Damages recovered in a wrongful death claim will go to the surviving family members to help them with funeral and medical expenses, their daily needs and the emotional trauma associated with a wrongful death. When a negligent party has wrongfully caused the death of the victim, they may be liable to compensate surviving family members which is important for surviving family members to know.

Signs mediation isn't the key to your divorce

On behalf of Saunders Law Group on Monday, June 10, 2019.

Divorces today don't always have to result in a drawn out court battle. Instead, many people opt to pursue an alternative means of coming up with the divorce settlement. One of these is mediation. There are many cases in which this might be the best idea since it is usually faster and less expensive, and it enables both parties to have a say in what happens.

Some cases aren't really appropriate for mediation. Knowing whether your case is appropriate or not can help you to avoid wasting time and money on something that isn't going to work. If any of these apply to you, heading to court might be the best option.

The impact of a failure to diagnose on victims is serious

On behalf of Saunders Law Group posted in medical malpractice on Saturday, June 8, 2019.

A failure to diagnose an illness timely or properly can result in serious consequences and harm to victims. As a result, it is important for victims of medical malpractice to know what to do and how to respond when a trusted medical care provider has let them down.

A medical malpractice claim for damages can help victims of medical malpractice recover compensation for the harm they have suffered because of a failure to diagnose, delayed diagnosis or erroneous diagnosis or treatment they received. A medical malpractice claim for damages can help victims with the physical, financial and emotional costs associated with receiving negligent medical care and treatment. In general, if the victim's condition worsened beyond what would have been expected had their condition been timely and properly diagnosed and treated, victims may be able to recover compensation.

Distracted driving is far more common than you thought

On behalf of Saunders Law Group on Thursday, June 6, 2019.

You know that distracted driving, often referred to as the "new" drunk driving, is incredibly dangerous. It takes lives, causes accidents, leads to serious injuries and much more. It does all of that in a way that is completely avoidable if people committed to focusing on the road when they were behind the wheel.

Understanding that it is dangerous is only half of the battle, though. You also need to understand just how common it is. That's when the true threat really becomes clear.

How collaborative divorce works

On behalf of Saunders Law Group posted in Family Law on Friday, May 24, 2019.

The end of a Florida marriage can be a challenging time which is why divorcing couples should consider collaborative divorce as an option to resolve their divorce. Collaborative divorce is a resource available to divorcing couples through the family law process and provides an alternative to a litigated divorce.

Collaborative law divorce is a divorce process that encourages collaboration between the divorcing couple to resolve their divorce-related concerns. The collaborative law divorce process is a process that the divorcing couple agrees to and helps them resolve divorce-related concerns such as property division, child support, spousal support and child custody through negotiation. It can also involve the help of other professionals including counseling professionals and financial experts to help the divorcing couple resolve their concerns.

Protections for motorcyclists to keep them safe on the roadways

On behalf of Saunders Law Group posted in motor vehicle accidents on Friday, May 10, 2019.

Motorcycle accidents can result in catastrophic injuries for victims which may require medical treatment and care and recovery time away from work which is why legal protections are so crucial for motorcycle accident victims and their families to be aware of. These protections can help with damages suffered in a personal injury accident as recently discussed in this blog.

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month so in addition to being familiar with the legal protections available when motorcycle accident victims are harmed in a motorcycle accident, it is helpful to also be familiar with protections to help keep motorcycle riders safe on the roadways. When motorcycle riders are harmed by a careless or negligent driver, personal injury claims can help motorcycle riders obtain the compensation they need to recover from the negligent driver.

Methods to keep parental conflicts away from the children

On behalf of Saunders Law Group on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

Everyone living in the home is impacted when the parents decide to divorce. While adults in the home can find ways to cope with the changes that are coming, children often have troubles. Parents must be prepared to help their children to work through everything. This might not be easy, but it is necessary.

Parents must remember is that their behavior during the divorce can have a direct impact on the children. When there is a lot of tension and conflict, the kids might have a negative reaction. Finding ways to minimize this can help everyone involved.

Many types of damages in car accident lawsuits

On behalf of Saunders Law Group posted in motor vehicle accidents on Friday, April 26, 2019.

This blog recently discussed the help car accident victims can receive with soft tissue injuries they suffer in a car accident. It is also helpful for car accident victims and their families to understand generally the types of damages that may be available when they are injured in a car accident.

When a negligent driver causes a car accident that results in harm to victims, they may be responsible to help compensate victims for the damages suffered. Damages can include medical expenses and future medical care costs as well. Additional damages can include compensation for lost wages and lost-earning capacity if the victim suffers permanent harm that impacts their ability to earn a living. Damages for permanent disability and disfigurement may also be available as well.