The years in high school can be the best times; you build relationships and memories that can last a lifetime. It’s also about doing a lot of growing up, and people start trusting you to make the right choices. You’re old enough to drive - and it’s exciting because it’s about freedom and doing your own thing. But the sad truth is, traffic accidents kill and injure more high school students than any other age group.
Tragically, A 15-year-old Lake County girl was killed this past Saturday when she was a passenger in a car with three other teens. The 2007 Acura she was in lost control a drove into the path of oncoming traffic. Alcohol was reported not to be a factor.
At Gordon & Doner, we have produced a video for teens which teaches them that their actions can have horrible consequences while driving a motor vehicle. If you would like to schedule a presentation for teen drivers using this video, please call 561-333-3333.
Also, if you would like to speak with the author of this blog, I can be reached directly at AWerner@fortheinjured.com.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Child on scooter killed, another injured in hit-and-run
Earlier today, the Palm beach Post reported that a young girl was killed and another injured when hit by a car while driving motorized scooters. This awful local tragedy raises a couple of safety concerns of mine.
First, please do not allow your children to ride motorized scooters in the street. They usually do not have the same safety features of a street legal vehicle making them more difficult to see by passing motorists. In addition, the rider is usually not wearing safety gear. While it seems like a lot of fun, it probably is not a good idea.
Second, please drive slow through residential neighborhoods and pay attention to your surroundings. Often times, people are in a rush to get wherever they are going or just not paying attention to the road. This is even more prevalent now that almost everyone has the ability to send text messages. Take your time, slow down and focus on the road.
If you would like to read the full article as written in the Palm Beach Post, you can click on the following link. http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/child-on-scooter-killed-another-injured-in-boynton-103712.html
If you have any questions for the author of this blog, I can be reached directly at AWerner@fortheinjured.com.
First, please do not allow your children to ride motorized scooters in the street. They usually do not have the same safety features of a street legal vehicle making them more difficult to see by passing motorists. In addition, the rider is usually not wearing safety gear. While it seems like a lot of fun, it probably is not a good idea.
Second, please drive slow through residential neighborhoods and pay attention to your surroundings. Often times, people are in a rush to get wherever they are going or just not paying attention to the road. This is even more prevalent now that almost everyone has the ability to send text messages. Take your time, slow down and focus on the road.
If you would like to read the full article as written in the Palm Beach Post, you can click on the following link. http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/child-on-scooter-killed-another-injured-in-boynton-103712.html
If you have any questions for the author of this blog, I can be reached directly at AWerner@fortheinjured.com.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Teen Safe Driving Video
Car crashes are the number one killer of teens in the country. Gordon & Doner has created a sobering video that should be viewed by all new drivers before they get on the road. The name of the video is No Second Chances - Teen Safe Driving Video.
Please click on the link below to view:
www.fortheinjured.com/no-second-chances.asp
If you would like to contact the author of this blog directly, I can be reached at AWerner@fortheinjured.com.
Please click on the link below to view:
www.fortheinjured.com/no-second-chances.asp
If you would like to contact the author of this blog directly, I can be reached at AWerner@fortheinjured.com.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Social Security Disability
I just got off the phone with a potential new client who was seeking disability benefits. This client made some common mistakes Social Security Disability candidates often make. Keep in mind, these people I refer to are truly disabled and entitled to benefits. However, certain actions or inactions often result in a denial or at least a delay in benefits. This prompted me to create the following list of guidelines that should be considered when disabled:
1. If denied after your initial application is filed, APPEAL, do not give up. Your appeal must be filed within 60 days. All too often, I receive a phone call after the time to appeal has expired.
2. Make sure you treat with a physician as often as necessary. Your case is based primarily on your medical records. Even if you do not have insurance, try to seek out a free clinic or even the ER if need be.
3. Apply for benefits as soon as you become disabled. In order to be eligible for Social Security Disability, as opposed to SSI, you must have worked 20 of the last 40 quarters. So, if you stop working, you only have a certain about of time in which you qualify.
4. Let you representative know about ALL of your disabilities. Often, people fail to disclose certain disabilities because of embarrassment. Please try to keep in mind that your lawyer and the judge have heard it all. It would be a shame to lose your case because you failed to disclose everything.
5. Do not go to a Social Security Disability hearing without representation. Social Security representatives are knowledgeable about the Social Security Disability rules; consequently they are able to present the facts of your disability claim in a manner that is most favorable to you. At Gordon & Doner, our a fee is contingent on obtaining you benefits. So, everyone can afford representation.
While this list is not exhaustive, it is certainly a good starting point. If you have any questions, or would like the assistance of a Social Security Lawyer, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at AWerner@fortheinjured.com.
1. If denied after your initial application is filed, APPEAL, do not give up. Your appeal must be filed within 60 days. All too often, I receive a phone call after the time to appeal has expired.
2. Make sure you treat with a physician as often as necessary. Your case is based primarily on your medical records. Even if you do not have insurance, try to seek out a free clinic or even the ER if need be.
3. Apply for benefits as soon as you become disabled. In order to be eligible for Social Security Disability, as opposed to SSI, you must have worked 20 of the last 40 quarters. So, if you stop working, you only have a certain about of time in which you qualify.
4. Let you representative know about ALL of your disabilities. Often, people fail to disclose certain disabilities because of embarrassment. Please try to keep in mind that your lawyer and the judge have heard it all. It would be a shame to lose your case because you failed to disclose everything.
5. Do not go to a Social Security Disability hearing without representation. Social Security representatives are knowledgeable about the Social Security Disability rules; consequently they are able to present the facts of your disability claim in a manner that is most favorable to you. At Gordon & Doner, our a fee is contingent on obtaining you benefits. So, everyone can afford representation.
While this list is not exhaustive, it is certainly a good starting point. If you have any questions, or would like the assistance of a Social Security Lawyer, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at AWerner@fortheinjured.com.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Workers' Compensation Update II
I just got back in town from the Florida Workers' Compensation Educational Conference. There was a lot of discussion about recent legislative "fix" to the October 2008 Emma Murray decision. For those of you not familiar with what is going on in workers' compensation law, you can read my prior posts regarding this subject.
Bottom line of all is that most in the industry believe the current law, as it is currently written, is unconstitutional. It severely limits an injured workers access to courts as a result of unreasonable attorney's fees.
Fortunately, the consensus is that it should not take nearly as long as the five years it took us to get the Emma Murray decision to reach the Florida Supreme Court again.
Bottom line of all is that most in the industry believe the current law, as it is currently written, is unconstitutional. It severely limits an injured workers access to courts as a result of unreasonable attorney's fees.
Fortunately, the consensus is that it should not take nearly as long as the five years it took us to get the Emma Murray decision to reach the Florida Supreme Court again.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Yamaha Rhino ATV Post
Yamaha Rhino ATV accidents have been the cause of numerous injuries and deaths. While rollover accidents are known to happen with this type of vehicle, it is much more prevalent with this specific model, due to its high/narrow stance and powerful engine. It has even been known to tip over while traveling on flat surfaces at slow speeds.
To date, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturer. They have involved crushed or amputated limbs and/or death due to this unreasonably dangerous product. Most often, fatal and severe injuries involve children due to their smaller size.
If someone you know has been injured due to a Yamaha Rhino ATV accident, the lawyers at Gordon & Doner can be relied on to help. If you have any questions, please contact me directly at AWerner@fortheinjured.com
To date, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturer. They have involved crushed or amputated limbs and/or death due to this unreasonably dangerous product. Most often, fatal and severe injuries involve children due to their smaller size.
If someone you know has been injured due to a Yamaha Rhino ATV accident, the lawyers at Gordon & Doner can be relied on to help. If you have any questions, please contact me directly at AWerner@fortheinjured.com
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Sunday Night Seatbelt News
Another tragic example of why it is so important to wear your seat belt.
I cannot tell you how often I see injures that could have been less tragic had someone been wearing their seat belt. See below for the full story.
http://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/suwannee/local_story_186091131.html
If you have any questions for the author of this blog, please contact me at AWerner@fortheinjured.com.
I cannot tell you how often I see injures that could have been less tragic had someone been wearing their seat belt. See below for the full story.
http://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/suwannee/local_story_186091131.html
If you have any questions for the author of this blog, please contact me at AWerner@fortheinjured.com.
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