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Consult a Brain Injury Attorney to Determine If You Have a Case

2017-11-07T22:19:48-08:00January 26th, 2016|Categories: Brain Injury, Personal Injury|

When you or someone close to you suffers a brain injury, the last thing that anyone connected to the incident is thinking is pursuing legal matters. In the twenty four hours that follows a brain injury, the focus is on getting immediate care. Brain injuries have a huge impact on the quality of life for the thousands of people who sustain them each year. The aftermath from having such a serious injury happen to you can include medical bills, hospital stays, pain and suffering, and a completely changed way of life. Not everyone can cover the costs of dealing with a brain injury on their own. While insurance may cover part of it, victims of brain injury often end up paying out of pocket to get treatment for an injury that they never [...]

Sobering Medical Report May Validate Your Fears

2017-11-07T22:20:59-08:00January 12th, 2016|Categories: Medical Malpractice|Tags: , |

How many times have you been sick or had something wrong with you but were scared that you would go to a doctor or the hospital, only to be misdiagnosed? It's a pretty common to fear to have, and at times you might feel that you're being overly paranoid. The terrible thing is, that fear is actually pretty valid, according to a new report. The report was released by the Institute of Medicine this week and it's called "Improving Diagnosis In Health Care." The Institute also published a landmark report in 1999 that was titled 'To Err is Human.' It's their most recent report that is getting people even more worried, however. The report is cracking open people's perceptions about the capacity of medicine and revealing sobering statistics about just how likely the [...]

Medical Malpractice: Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis

2017-11-07T22:24:04-08:00December 29th, 2015|Categories: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , |

Did you know that over ten percent of cancer cases are misdiagnosed in the beginning? A delayed diagnosis can be incredibly dangerous to a patient. Many cancers that would be treatable progress to a stage where they are more difficult to treat or even untreatable, leading to suffering, complications, and even death. A misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis can be deadly when it occurs. If you think that you have a case, you will need a team of legal professionals with experience in this field on your side. Contact the Law Offices of Payas, Payas, and Payas if you believe you have enough for a case concerning delayed or misdiagnosis. Clients often require a medical malpractice attorney for cases of misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. For many cases, the parties involved will deny negligence any [...]

Florida First To Pass Unmanned Drone Law

2017-11-07T22:21:49-08:00December 15th, 2015|Categories: Florida Law|Tags: , |

Are you shocked at the very idea of having to have laws passed in order to protect your safety and privacy? Well, Florida just became the first state to do so, swiftly passing legislation pertaining to the boundaries of the average citizen when it comes to these unmanned drones. Not a fan of the idea of having your privacy invaded by unmanned, flying drones? Or is that something that you truthfully never really thought about before? Florida citizens had a reason to contemplate the issue when Florida signed law into legislation that is designed to protect Florida residents' property. Not just military drones, but unmanned drones flying by that have cameras on board. Alligators aren't likely to be the only thing invading your back yard anymore. Florida passed an invasion of privacy law [...]

Shopping Carefully for Holiday Gifts for Families

2017-11-07T22:23:13-08:00December 1st, 2015|Categories: Personal Injury, Product Liability|Tags: , , , |

At every holiday cycle, families and friends start shopping in earnest to spoil loved ones with gifts and presents. Sometimes caution is thrown to the winds as shoppers consumed with the shopping frenzy that accompanies the month of December, shop with zest and abandon. That is a costly mistake. When shopping for products and toys for young children, you should exercise caution and diligently inquire if the product is suitable and safe for your child. This year alone, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled hordes of unsafe toys as well as many of the children’s most basic products such as furniture, car seats, and strollers. To avoid committing some shopping blunders that may cost your child their health and safety, consider the following shopping tips: Beware of Recalls. The CPSC database records [...]

5 of the Worst Toys of 2014

2017-11-07T22:25:17-08:00November 12th, 2015|Categories: Personal Injury, Product Liability|Tags: , , , , , |

If you’re a parent, you probably know that you’re going to be doing plenty of shopping come this holiday season. Many parents will purchase toys for their children when doing their holiday shopping this year. This year, we want to remind you to shop mindfully. Since 2014 alone, there have been multiple toy recalls in both the U.S. and Canada. Some toys may turn out to have defective parts or a tendency to be a hazard to younger users. Keep in mind that many things can break off or pose life threatening danger to infants, toddlers, and young children. Toys that include small pieces, pieces that might break off, sharp edges, strings or rope, have loosely attached pieces, come with dangerous accessories or project objects may are particularly risky. One of the best [...]

Texting and Driving Accidents: Consult A Law Firm Today

2017-11-07T22:25:55-08:00October 29th, 2015|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , |

Many people get into texting and driving accidents every day. Some cause the accidents as a result of distracted driving, while others are driving with full attention and get into accidents because of the negligence of others. Unfortunately, accidents that occur due to distracted driving and in particular people using their phones is becoming more common. As more people get cell phones and smart phones, the temptation to look at them or even use them while driving is growing. This is resulting in far more accidents as a result of distracted driving than ever before-- at least a fifth of all car accidents in the United States happen as a result of cell phone use. Sound shocking? Maybe it depends on what line of work you're in. Some civilians haven't been in car accidents [...]

Dr. Armando Payas is one of the Honorees at the 40th Anniversary of Cuban American Lawyers Program UF College of Law

2017-11-07T22:26:57-08:00October 16th, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized|

CONGRATULATIONS DR. PAYAS.   We are extremely proud and privileged to have you as our founding father at Payas, Payas & Payas.   Your life journey is an inspiration to all.  Muchas Felicidades Dr. Payas!  Estamos extremadamente orgullosos y nos sentimos privilegiados de tenerlo como nuestro padre fundador de Payas, Payas, Payas!  Largas horas y muchos dias de sacrificio valieron la pena!  Es usted un ejemplo para todos nosotros!  Armando R Payas speaker and accepted award on the behalf of Dr. Payas.   Event attended by Carlos Payas as well. You can watch this event anytime going forward.  The start point for Dr. Payas is: 54:14 on the video.  Hope you enjoy the video. Event Presentation Link: https://mediasite.video.ufl.edu/Mediasite/Play/167e1c4b98b542c4ab196858166ede601d

How a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Works

2017-11-07T22:27:49-08:00October 14th, 2015|Categories: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death|

You may have heard about a wrongful death lawsuit before-- maybe you were watching television or a movie or maybe you even know someone who has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. If you don't know what a wrongful death lawsuit is, that's all right-- many people don't. A wrongful death lawsuit is essentially a wrongful death claim that is filed. Wrongful deaths are terrible, but they do happen, often leaving devastating effects in their wake. Claims are made against the defendant. The defendant usually has caused someone to pass away through negligence or even intention to cause harm. These claims are usually filed on the behalf of the deceased by their family members or other parties. It is the right of the deceased's estate to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the legally responsible [...]

Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Case?

2017-11-07T22:29:02-08:00September 29th, 2015|Categories: Medical Malpractice|

Millions of people seek out medical attention every year. Sometimes it goes smoothly, and you're in and out without any fuss, back to your old self. However, many people go in for medical attention and are negatively affected as a result of a mistake made by a doctor or nurse. If this is the case for you, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit. The basis for a medical malpractice suit involves showing or proving that a medical professional or doctor made a mistake which fell below the prevailing professional standard of care, and you were harmed as a direct result of that mistake. Medical malpractice isn't just limited to doctors, either. It could be a technician, nurse, or any other medical professional. It doesn't always have to be an active [...]

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