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Established in 1979, Farah & Farah is a personal injury law firm with offices all throughout Florida and Georgia. Eddie and Chuck have been doing Legal Live for more than 20 years. Listen to Legal Live to learn more about trending legal topics, what's going on in your local community and tips for what to do if you think you need a lawyer. Here for you, here for good!

  1. 1d ago

    Nursing Home Fall Liability, Maritime Law on Cruise Ships, And Auto Insurance Subrogation

    What can families do when a loved one is injured in a nursing home and what rights do you have when something goes wrong on a cruise ship?  In this episode of Legal Live, Scott is joined by Florida personal injury attorneys Eddie and Chuck Farah to discuss nursing home negligence, maritime law limitations, auto insurance subrogation, and the ongoing insurance crisis facing California wildfire victims. They discuss: Nursing home fall liability and how to establish foreseeability. This includes how to pull staffing records, identify patterns of prior falls, and build a case when a facility argues that falls are unavoidable due to a resident's age or dementiaPressure sores in nursing homes, why they are largely preventable with proper repositioning every two hours, and how understaffing and profit-driven management create the conditions for neglectMaritime law and why injuries on cruise ships, including shore excursions, are governed by entirely different rules than land-based accidents, including a one-year statute of limitations, a six-month written notice requirement, mandatory venue in Miami for Carnival and similar lines, and restrictions on pain and suffering damagesCalifornia wildfire insurance litigation and how government entities are suing insurance companies for failing to pay living expenses, making misrepresentations to discourage claims, and delaying payments to policyholders after homes were destroyedHow insurance subrogation works in auto accident claims like when to go through your own carrier versus pursuing the at-fault driver directly, and how your insurer can recover your deductible through subrogation against the other party's insurancePlus, callers ask real-world legal questions about: A commercial vehicle that backed into a listener's son's car in a turn lane; including how black box data and commercial truck camera footage can establish fault, and why going through your own insurer and allowing subrogation is often the most practical path when injuries are limitedA rural AT&T landline customer facing disconnection as part of a national copper-to-fiber infrastructure transition, with no viable cell signal inside her mobile home and a follow-up caller who offered Magic Jack as a potential low-cost internet-based landline alternativeIf you've been injured in Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina and are seeking legal representation, call Farah & Farah at (866) 599-0806 or visit farahandfarah.com. There is never a fee for your personal injury consultation.

  2. Sep 28

    Defective Drug Lawsuits, Hernia Mesh Complications, And Florida's Free Kill Law

    Can a drug company be held liable when a medication prescribed for one condition causes cancer and what rights do patients have when defective medical devices lead to multiple surgeries?  In this episode of Legal Live, Eddie and Chuck Farah discuss pharmaceutical off-label marketing, defective medical devices, medical malpractice barriers, and Florida's controversial "free kill" law. They discuss: How drug companies market antipsychotic medications like Zyprexa and Risperdal for off-label uses such as ADD, dementia, and mood stabilization in nursing homes — despite FDA approval only for schizophrenia — and the resulting mass litigation over breast cancer diagnoses in both men and womenHow pharmaceutical companies factor government fines into their business model when promoting off-label drug use, and why multi-district litigation is used instead of class actions when individual injuries differDefective hernia mesh manufactured by Symbotex, which used a collagen barrier intended to prevent organ adhesion during the 30-day healing process and why patients are experiencing bowel obstructions, organ adhesion, mesh migration, and multiple corrective surgeries as a resultThe difference between class action lawsuits and multi-district litigation, and why personal injury claims from defective drugs and devices typically cannot qualify as class actionsFlorida's medical malpractice pre-suit requirements — why malpractice cases require expert affidavits, specialized attorneys, and significant upfront costs before a lawsuit can even be filedFlorida's "free kill" law and how it limits wrongful death claims in medical malpractice cases when adult survivors are over 25 years old and why both chambers of the legislature passed a fix that the governor declined to signPublix's decision to ban open carry firearms in all stores following an accidental discharge at a Miramar location, and why private businesses have the legal right to restrict open carry on their propertyPlus, callers ask real-world legal questions about: A knee surgery patient whose greater saphenous vein was damaged during a procedure, leaving them with permanent circulatory issues and the potential need for vein bypass surgery and what legal recourse exists when malpractice causes ongoing but potentially correctable harmA JEA rate increase and whether customers have grounds for a class action when a utility's budget shortfall is passed on to ratepayersIf you've been injured in Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina and are seeking legal representation, call Farah & Farah at (866) 599-0806 or visit farahandfarah.com. There is never a fee for your personal injury consultation.

  3. Sep 22

    DUI Breathalyzer Evidence, Uninsured Motorist Coverage, And AI In The Legal Profession

    What happens to DUI cases when breathalyzer results are thrown out and what should Florida drivers know about uninsured motorist coverage before they need it?  In this episode of Legal Live, Scott is joined by Jacksonville medical malpractice attorney Kevin Moore and Jacksonville slip & fall attorney Ross Evans to discuss a major local DUI evidence ruling, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, Florida's no-fault insurance laws, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in legal practice. They discuss: A Jacksonville ruling in which approximately 950 DUI cases were called into question after JSO and FDLE made unauthorized repairs to Intoxilyzer 8000 breathalyzer machines, raising chain of custody and evidence accuracy concernsFlorida's implied consent law, the consequences of refusing a breathalyzer, and what evidence remains available to prosecutors when breathalyzer results are excludedFlock license plate reader cameras, the public backlash over privacy concerns and misuse by law enforcement, and the Florida governor's order to take them downWhy uninsured motorist coverage is critical in Florida — a state that does not require drivers to carry mandatory bodily injury liability insurance — and how UM coverage protects you and your family members when the at-fault driver has no coverageFlorida's no-fault PIP (Personal Injury Protection) system — how the mandatory $10,000 coverage works, when it can be triggered, how it applies to resident relatives, and how medical bills are handled after PIP is exhaustedProperty damage liability versus personal injury protection in Florida — why fault determination works differently for each, and how insurance companies can assign different liability percentages for property damage and bodily injury in the same accidentDiminished vehicle value claims and why insurance companies routinely dispute them even when post-accident CarFax records reduce a repaired vehicle's trade-in valueHow courts and the Florida Supreme Court are responding to AI-generated legal documents — including new rules requiring attorneys to verify every source they file and the ability of judges to sanction attorneys who submit AI-hallucinated case law or fabricated factsHow large language models work, why they hallucinate, and how attorneys can use AI tools responsibly — including prompting techniques that scope the model to verified source material and replicate an attorney's individual writing stylePlus, callers ask real-world legal questions about: A stolen vehicle that struck a listener's mother on Beach Boulevard, sending her to the hospital — including liability options when the at-fault driver has no assets, the role of uninsured motorist coverage, and potential restitution through the criminal sentencing processA follow-up caller clarifying how Florida's no-fault PIP coverage and collision insurance apply in a stolen vehicle accident scenario, and how subrogation works when a health insurer pays accident-related medical billsIf you've been injured in Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina and are seeking legal representation, call Farah & Farah at (866) 599-0806 or visit farahandfarah.com. There is never a fee for your personal injury consultation.

  4. Sep 16

    Workers' Compensation Claims, Employer Liability, And Injury Benefits In Florida

    What happens when an employer doesn't carry workers' compensation insurance and how are your benefits calculated if you're injured on the job?  In this episode of Legal Live, Scott is joined by Florida personal injury attorney Eddie Farah and Melbourne workers' compensation attorney Jason Robbins to discuss employer obligations, injured worker rights, and what you need to know about navigating a workers' comp claim in Florida. They discuss: Why employers should always report workplace injuries to their insurance carrier and why hiding accidents often costs more in the long run than a potential premium increaseWorkers' compensation coverage requirements for Florida employers, including the four-employee threshold, independent contractor misclassification, and what happens when an employer has no coverage and an employee is injured on the jobConcurrent employment and how lost wages are calculated when an injured worker holds multiple jobs at the time of their accident — including situations involving two or three employersInjuries sustained during authorized medical treatment or transit, including physical therapy accidents and transportation to medical appointments, and how those may be included in an existing workers' comp claimThe 30-day notice requirement for reporting a workplace injury, retaliation protections for workers who file claims, and what constitutes retaliatory discharge under Florida lawHow workers' compensation wage benefits are calculated including the two-thirds gross wage formula, the impact of health insurance contributions, and the maximum compensation rateHow workers' comp settlements are valued, including projections for future medical care and lost wages, and why injured workers often underestimate the long-term value of their claimUsing the Affordable Care Act's no pre-existing condition clause to continue medical treatment after settling a workers' comp claim and the ability to choose your own doctor post-settlementPlus, callers ask real-world legal questions about: Small claims court, oral vs. written contracts, and how to pursue an unpaid referral fee against a business — including how to identify a registered agent and file through the Duval County courthouse or online via SunbizIf you've been injured in Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina and are seeking legal representation, call Farah & Farah at (866) 599-0806 or visit farahandfarah.com. There is never a fee for your personal injury consultation.

  5. Sep 16

    Good Samaritan Law, Fraud On The Court, And Premises Liability Surveillance

    When does helping someone in an emergency expose you to legal liability and what happens when surveillance footage contradicts what an injury victim claims they can't do?  In this episode of Legal Live, Justin is joined by Florida medical malpractice attorney Kevin Moore and Jacksonville slip & fall attorney Ross Evans to discuss Good Samaritan protections, fraud on the court, post-accident surveillance, and privacy rights in public spaces. They discuss: Florida's Good Samaritan law and the legal protections available to bystanders who provide emergency assistance including how the reasonably prudent person standard determines liability and when stepping in to help creates an ongoing obligationThe standard of care in emergency room settings versus scheduled medical procedures, and why reckless disregard — not simple negligence — must be proven when care is provided in a true emergencyFraud on the court in personal injury cases including a recent Florida Supreme Court case involving a Publix slip and fall where post-accident surveillance contradicted a plaintiff's deposition testimony, leading to case dismissalHow defense insurance companies use private investigators and post-accident surveillance to challenge injury claims, when surveillance is most likely to occur, and why deposition answers should never be absolutePrivacy rights and reasonable expectation of privacy in public spaces, including how surveillance footage and license plate reader cameras intersect with premises liability casesAI-assisted facial recognition, wrongful arrest, and the legal implications of misidentification in criminal casesPlus, callers ask real-world legal questions about: A contract for deed dispute involving late payment fees, property use by non-contract parties, and whether title reverts to the seller upon the buyer's death before the contract is paid in fullIf you've been injured in Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina and are seeking legal representation, call Farah & Farah at (866) 599-0806 or visit farahandfarah.com. There is never a fee for your personal injury consultation.

  6. Sep 3

    Insurance Policy Voids, Dog Bite Claims, And Construction Accident Liability

    Can an insurance company void your policy over an unrelated application error and what happens when a dog owner knows their pet is dangerous but fails to act?  In this episode of Legal Live, Florida personal injury attorneys Eddie Farah and Chuck Farah discuss insurance policy pitfalls, dog bite claims, and why accepting a quick settlement check may cost you more than you think. They discuss: How insurance companies use reservation of rights and application errors to void policies - including a real case where an unrelated application answer led to a denied claim when it had nothing to do with the actual accident.Dog bites and dog attacks, how homeowners insurance typically covers these claims, and why victims are increasingly pursuing punitive damages when dog owners knew their pet was aggressive and failed to take action - damages that homeowners insurance typically does not coverA construction accident case in South Florida where the insurance company issued a lowball settlement check and falsely claimed the worker was fired before the accident occurred and how an attorney was able to prove otherwise and recover more for the victimA Florida court ruling involving a fertilizer company polluting Tampa Bay waters and why fishermen who lost income were unable to recover damages due to the absence of a legal duty of careIf you've been injured in Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina and are seeking legal representation, call Farah & Farah at (866) 599-0806 or visit farahandfarah.com. There is never a fee for your personal injury consultation.

  7. Sep 3

    Farah & Farah Supports The Child Cancer Fund Care-A-Thon

    In this special edition of Legal Live, Chuck Farah broadcasts live from the Farah & Farah Performance Studio in Jacksonville to dedicate the entire hour to the Child Cancer Fund Care-A-Thon and the families it serves. Chuck sits down with children and family members who have been impacted by cancer and have benefited from the support of the Child Cancer Fund. Farah & Farah matched donations up to $3,500 during the broadcast, and Chuck made an additional personal donation of $15,000 to the Child Cancer Fund. If you've been injured in Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina and are seeking legal representation, call Farah & Farah at (866) 599-0806 or visit farahandfarah.com. There is never a fee for your personal injury consultation.

  8. Sep 2

    Medical Malpractice Claims, Informed Consent, And Sovereign Immunity

    How do you know if you have a medical malpractice claim and can a hospital or public school be shielded from liability when someone is injured?  In this episode of Legal Live, Jacksonville medical malpractice attorney, Kevin Moore, discusses sovereign immunity, informed consent, and what patients and families need to know about their legal rights. Kevin discusses: School-related injuries and how sovereign immunity protects public schools, law enforcement, and certain hospitals from lawsuits - and what that means for injured students and their familiesInformed consent in medical procedures — what it means when a doctor fails to properly inform a patient about the risks of a voluntary surgery, and why signing a consent form doesn't necessarily prevent you from filing a claim if a provider deviated from the standard of careHow to identify a potential medical malpractice claim and the key factors that determine whether a case may be viableWho can bring a wrongful death claim when a patient dies as a result of medical negligenceNursing home claims and the legal rights of residents when a facility violates their care standardsIf you've been injured in Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina and are seeking legal representation, call Farah & Farah at (866) 599-0806 or visit farahandfarah.com. There is never a fee for your personal injury consultation.

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Established in 1979, Farah & Farah is a personal injury law firm with offices all throughout Florida and Georgia. Eddie and Chuck have been doing Legal Live for more than 20 years. Listen to Legal Live to learn more about trending legal topics, what's going on in your local community and tips for what to do if you think you need a lawyer. Here for you, here for good!

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    Farah & Farah
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
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