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Q: Should I return to work after workers' comp case closed due to falsified records?
I recently had a workers' compensation case in Florida that was wrongfully closed. A physician assistant falsified and fabricated medical records, including a urinalysis and urine culture, after I left the facility and without my consent. I was never evaluated or assessed, yet these records... View More 
Peter J. Porcaro
answered on Jun 11, 2026
answered on Jun 11, 2026
That's a frustrating situation, and falsified records that push you to full MMI with no restrictions go to the heart of a Florida workers' compensation dispute. Let me separate the two things you are asking about.
On whether to work your shift tomorrow: I can't responsibly... View More
Q: What are my legal options for a wrongful death accusation in Florida involving an air rifle accident?
I was involved in a tragic incident in Florida where I accidentally shot someone in the head with an air rifle while target practicing. The person unexpectedly moved in front of me while I was shooting. He was taken to the hospital and remained unresponsive, with various medical staff suggesting he... View More
Peter J. Porcaro
answered on Jun 11, 2026
answered on Jun 11, 2026
I'm sorry you've been caught up in something this tragic. To be clear about your exposure first: in Florida, a fatal accident can produce both a potential criminal inquiry and a civil wrongful death claim brought by the decedent's estate, and those are separate tracks. No charges... View More
Q: What happens to a jointly owned home in Florida if one spouse passes away without a will?
I am married and have been for 12 years. We've paid off our home, which is jointly owned with both our names on the deed. We live in Florida, and there is no will or prenuptial/postnuptial agreement. If one of us passes away, will the surviving spouse automatically retain ownership of the... View More
Phillip William Gunthert
answered on Jun 11, 2026
answered on Jun 11, 2026
It depends on the manner in which the property is held via the deed, if the deed is clear and held as husband and wife, then the surviving spouse will have complete rights to the property, this is deemed to be held as tenants by the entirety, basically meaning complete ownership by the surviving... View More
Q: What happens to a jointly owned home in Florida if one spouse passes away without a will?
I am married and have been for 12 years. We've paid off our home, which is jointly owned with both our names on the deed. We live in Florida, and there is no will or prenuptial/postnuptial agreement. If one of us passes away, will the surviving spouse automatically retain ownership of the... View More
Kristen Weiss
answered on Jun 21, 2026
answered on Jun 21, 2026
In most cases the surviving spouse automatically retains full ownership of the home, but whether that is guaranteed depends on exactly how the deed is titled.
If the deed lists both of you as joint tenants with right of survivorship, ownership passes automatically to the surviving spouse... View More
Q: Do I have a med. malpractice & wrongful death case against a hospital in CA?
I am seeking advice on a potential medical malpractice and wrongful death case in California. My partner, Samantha Jackson, was treated at Mercy Medical Center in Redding from May 5 through May 9, 2026, after suffering a head injury and brain bleed/stroke. Initially, surgery was proposed but later... View More
Joel G. Selik
answered on Jun 11, 2026
answered on Jun 11, 2026
If the failure to transfer or other actions taken or ignored were below the standard of care, then there is malpractice. The question is, then, what harm was caused or contributed by the malpractice. The facts and medical records need to be reviewed by experienced medical malpractice... View More
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