Understanding your rights in the labor force can ensure that you receive fair compensation for your hard work. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage amounts, eligibility for overtime pay and recordkeeping requirements for employers in the U.S. Here are some facts you should know about overtime pay and wage regulations in the...Continue Reading
Understanding the basics of filing a claim for property damage can help you avoid mistakes and ensure the highest settlement for your losses. Working with an experienced Wellington property insurance lawyer can ensure the best outcomes for you and your family. The Elstein Law Firm can help you navigate the process more easily and quickly...Continue Reading
A motorcycle crash that occurred early in the morning of April 21, 2018, left a woman in critical condition. Courtney Dzikowski was riding as a passenger on a motorcycle driven by Jason Labbe on Florida’s Turnpike when Labbe suddenly entered the right lane, colliding with a pickup truck and throwing both riders clear of the...Continue Reading
Understanding the warning signs of abuse in the nursing home setting can help you provide better protection for the ones you love. If you suspect that your family member or friend is being mistreated, contacting a Wellington nursing home abuse lawyer is a good first step toward resolving these issues and ensuring the safety and...Continue Reading
After an accident that took the life of a 48-year-old woman in a parking lot in West Palm Beach, the driver responsible has been cited for careless driving. This charge is punishable by a fine, community service and suspension of driving privileges. The husband of the victim and others within the community have spoken out...Continue Reading
The March 15, 2018, collapse of a pedestrian bridge under construction at Florida International University took the lives of six individuals and injured at least 10 other people. The incident has resulted in a number of lawsuits being filed against the contractors responsible for the bridge design and construction on the bridge. The families of...Continue Reading
Two local equestrian workers have lost their lives in a one-car accident on South Shore Boulevard in Wellington, Florida. Dana McWilliams and passenger Christian Kennedy were killed when McWilliams lost control of her 2013 Chevrolet Camaro late in the evening of November 25, 2017. A third passenger, Elaine Halloran, was critically injured and is still...Continue Reading
A Massachusetts man was struck by a car in Palm Beach Gardens on February 27, 2018. He was transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, where he later died of his injuries. Police report that Frank M. Vatalaro, aged 62 years old, was attempting to cross Military Trail when he was hit...Continue Reading
A local business owner is out $160,000 after Hurricane Irma damaged one of his locations in September 2017. Jon Smith reported that the Congress Avenue location of Jon Smith Subs was damaged by a sign that fell onto his property and destroyed the roof of that location. The sub shop was closed for 17 days...Continue Reading
A report recently released by the Human Rights Watch indicated that many nursing homes may be misusing drugs to maintain greater control over patients suffering from dementia. By using these drugs in a way not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and without the consent of the patients or their guardians, nursing...Continue Reading
