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Ten Myths of Bankruptcy: Free E-book by an Orlando Bankruptcy Attorney

In the Ten Myths of Bankruptcy  free e-book, I will address common misunderstandings about bankruptcy. In the 20 to 30 minutes it takes you to read this, you will learn the answers to important questions you may have asked about how bankruptcy can help you and your…

Erb’s Palsy is a preventable Birth-Related Trauma

Birth injuries include a wide range of nerve and spinal cord trauma due to various mechanical forces during labor and delivery, leading to neurodevelopment impairment. Erb’s Palsy or Erb-Duchenne Palsy is a form of brachial plexus birth palsy. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic…

Attorney Jeffrey S. Badgley named to Million Dollar Advocates Forum

The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is pleased to announce that attorney Jeffrey S. Badgley of Orlando, Florida has been certified as a member. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership…

How to Research Cancer Centers in Florida after A Cancer Diagnosis

Upon receiving a diagnosis of cancer, undergoing cancer treatment can be a long and arduous process. The treatment of cancer should begin soon after diagnosis, but for many cancers, it is possible to wait a few weeks to begin treatment. Getting a second opinion may…

New Prepaid Card Regulations Protect Consumers | FL Bankruptcy Blog

As technology elbows its way into financial payments, cash and paper checks become relics of the past. Employers pay employees not by writing checks but by loading money onto their prepaid re-loadable debit cards. Students receive their financial aid and meal plan swipes on their…

Lawyer Fails to Advocate for Divorce Client

This case involved a young inexperienced lawyer going to trial unprepared.  His client’s case was special but he failed to do the work that was required to ensure she received a fair and just outcome of her divorce trial. My client had been married under Islamic law…

Lawsuit of Wrongful Death Against Surgeon

Most responsible physicians carry medical malpractice insurance to protect their patients when they are injured due to a negligent mistake.  In this sad case, the surgeon made a calculated risk to avoid the cost of insurance premiums by going “bare,” without any insurance.  However, he calculated…

7 Things to Do After a Orlando Car Accident

When you are involved in an Orlando Car Accident you will be overwhelmed in the immediate aftermath by adrenaline along with fear, confusion, anxiety, distress and many times pain.  After a auto accident, it’s not always easy to make rational decisions. Many accident compensation lawsuits…

America’s Maternal Mortality Rate Epidemic

Sadly, many of the medical malpractice cases our firm handles involve the death or sever injury related to pregnancy.  According to ProPublica, an independent and non-profit investigative journal, there are an estimated 700-900 women that died from pregnancy related causes in the year 2016. ProPublica’s…

How Hits Hurt: Football and Traumatic Brain Injury – Badgley Law Group

Soon your favorite football players–both amateur and pro–will be putting in some serious time on the field. This also means a fresh crop of articles about the dangers of football, and how the occasionally brutal hits sustained on the field add up to traumatic brain…

General Backyard Safety Tips From Pool Accident Lawyer Jeff Badgley

We’re a state of swimmers: splashing in our oceans, lakes, and pools is a cherished Florida pastime. Our state values swimming education, encouraging children to learn water survival skills at a young age through programs like YMCA’s Safe Start. And yet despite these precautions, annually in Florida “enough…

Survival Swimming Skills and Pool Care in Central Florida

In Central Florida, pools outnumber alligators. When I fly back home to Orlando after a trip out of town, I’m struck by the number of pools dotting the landscape below as the plane descends over the city. So many pools, so many safety hazards. Pools…

How to Deal with Medical Debt

One of the biggest challenges consumers face today is mounting debt. From credit cards to student loans to underwater mortgages, debts can stack up to the point where they become overwhelming. Some of these debts can be managed; we can learn to curb our spending via…

Can A Florida Lawyer Be Sued For Slander?

A Florida lawyer sued for slandering a party to another lawsuit was the subject of a recent opinion from the Florida Supreme Court. In Delmonico v. Taylor, the court held that lawyer who was sued was not entitled to the absolute litigation privilege, which applies to judges, lawyers, and…

Orlando Homeowners Can Keep Their Homes In Bankruptcy

Many Orlando homeowners who consult with us are concerned that filing bankruptcy will leave them homeless. This is not true. Bankruptcy can be a very useful tool to protect your interest in a home and avoid losing it in a foreclosure action. An affordable bankruptcy lawyer can…

Should Orlando Hospital Ratings Affect Your Healthcare Decisions?

Apart from being known as one of the most fun and exciting vacation destinations in the world, central Florida is also home to some of the best hospitals regionally, as well as nationwide.  And Orlando hospital ratings are some of the best out of all…

Does the Age of the Victim Matter in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

In many situations, when someone is involved in an accident, it is not just the injury victim who is affected. While it may only be one person who is hurt in a car accident, bicycle accident, dog bite, or slip and fall, their entire family…

Common and Dangerous Medication Errors | Badgley Law Group

In a report last updated October of last year the  FDA declared that medication errors cause at least one death per day and injure about 1.3 million Americans annually. The wrong medication being prescribed by a physician is only one of the many errors that…

How Bankruptcy Impact Your Car and Home Loans?

If you are considering filing bankruptcy, there are likely quite a few thoughts going through your mind. For example, what’s going to happen? Are you going to be able to keep your home? What will happen to your credit rating? Perhaps the most important one…

Can Your Student Loans be Discharged when You File Bankruptcy?

If you have discovered that the debt you incurred from your student loans is starting to overwhelm you, you are definitely not alone. In fact, according to research, 68% of students who graduate from a public or private college in 2015 had a significant amount…

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