Monthly Archives: November 2013

27 Nov, 2013

Mark Eckels to Present at 4th Annual DBA Seminar

Boyd & Jenerette, P.A. Shareholder Mark Eckels will be presenting at the 4th Annual Defense Base Act Seminar presented by Advanced Consulting Inc. This year the seminar will focus on the legal and practical aspects of claims management and resolution, with a special concetration on medical and vocational management. The seminar will include a panel of industry leaders ranging from risk managers, medical professionals, and Certified Rehabilitation Counselors to DBA attorneys and law experts. These specialists will first share their experiences and insights, and then allow time for an open […]

18 Nov, 2013

Boyd & Jenerette, P.A. Partners Selected As Top Rated Lawyers

Boyd & Jenerette, P.A. partners Kristen Van der Linde and Mary Nelson Morgan were selected as 2013 Top Rated Lawyers in Personal Injury Law by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell™ . Attorneys recognized as “Top Rated Lawyers” have achieved significant leadership status and are highly regarded by their peers for both their legal ability and high ethical standards. 2013 “Top Rated Lawyers” in Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice will be featured in the November issue of The Daily Business Review.

7 Nov, 2013

Appellate Update : Is the Plaintiff still entitled to the cost of diagnostic Testing and initial medical examinations?

Where the jury finds that the Defendant was not the legal cause of the Plaintiff’s injuries, is the Plaintiff still entitled to the cost of diagnostic Testing and initial medical examinations? In Florida, a Plaintiff is generally entitled to the cost of initial medical examinations and diagnostic testing, such as MRIs, even if the jury finds that the Plaintiff was not injured in the accident. However, there are exceptions to this rule. The general rule will not apply if the Defendant presents evidence regarding: pre-existing injuries with extensive treatment; lack […]

1 Nov, 2013

Boyd & Jenerette, P.A. ranked in 2014 “Best Law Firms”

Boyd & Jenerette, P.A. has been ranked in the 2014 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®in the following areas: Tier 2, Jacksonville, Insurance Law; Tier 2, Jacksonville, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Firms included in the 2014 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. The 2014 Edition of “Best Law Firms” includes rankings in 74 national practice […]

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