Recent Articles
Legal articles about Personal Injury written by Attorney James L. O’Leary to help you understand your rights.
Proactively Addressing Bullying Problems in School to Increase Safety
When a student exhibits bullying behavior it is a risk factor for future potential violence. Parents, students and teachers need to all be open and honest about bullying problems and report any problems to the school’s administrative leadership. Kids typically bully other kids because of emotional problems that can range from anger, fear and low […]
James L. O’Leary to Speak to League of Women Voters Annual Meeting in April, 2013
I will be the speaker at the 2013 League of Women Voters Annual Meeting on April 6, 2013 at the Hilton in Fort Myers. To register call Carol Fuechsel at 239 462-3444 or email carolbf@centurylink.net. Cost $15 includes breakfast. The topic will be Trends in Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decisions with a focus on the […]
The Problem of Deleting Instagram Accounts & Images of Minors under 13 years of age
Instagram, the “fast, beautiful and fun way to share your photos with friends and family” app for smartphones could be a disaster for our kids. Children under 13 are on Instagram. It is ultra simple for kids to sign up and begin posting photos of themselves. The service makes it very easy to sign up […]
From the Courtroom to the Classroom
On March 18, 2013 I will once again be lecturing at Florida Gulf Coast University. Over the past three years it has been an honor to be a guest lecturer at FGCU. I take my opportunity to address the students very seriously. I value education very highly and find the opportunity to share some of […]
Reflections on a Human Tragedy
Today a national tragedy occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut. Innocent people, children, were killed. Who among us is not disgusted at the thought of this monster who did this violence. As a father of three school age children, my whole heart, my prayers, and my thoughts are with the families and friends of […]
Wireless Tablet Courtroom Presentation Technology
I just finished a 7 day jury trial and used Trial Pad for the iPad for the first time. In prior trials I have used Sanction and believe it is a tremendous product. However, I was curious what it would be like to be wireless and able to roam the courtroom with iPad in hand […]
Obtaining Copies of Your Medical Records
Since 1951, Florida law has granted a patient access to his or her own medical records and has required the health care practitioner who created the records to maintain the confidentiality of the records. Two primary sections of Florida law address medical records and grant patients access to their health information. Florida Statute 456.057, deals […]
Your Right to a Medical Bill You Can Understand
Have you ever received a medical bill in the mail that was hard, if not impossible, to understand? In this day and age, with all of the various multitude of diagnostic procedure codes, it has become a foreign language for most of us to comprehend a medical bill. You do have some rights to get […]
The New Changes to Florida No Fault Personal Injury Protection Law
Senate Bill 1860 revises the Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law. The bill primarily amends laws governing Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits under the No-Fault law and laws related to PIP motor-vehicle insurance fraud. The major changes enacted by the bill are as follows: PIP Medical Benefits The bill revises the provision of Personal Injury Protection […]