Monthly Archives: April 2021
Traumatic Brain Injury Cases In Florida
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most serious injuries that a person can sustain, with the very real potential to alter someone’s life permanently. The injured person may become unable to work or support themselves without aid, but even an injury that may be considered ‘mild’ can lead to major life… Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents On Florida Roads
Motorcycle culture is part of Florida. The state has the second highest number of motorcycle registrations in the U.S., and Bike Week in Daytona attracts millions each year – even in 2021, with a pandemic occurring, as many as 300,000 people are projected to attend. That said, many Florida drivers still have difficulty sharing… Read More »
Decoding The Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act
For those who are lucky enough to have them, residential swimming pools can be lifesavers for families trying to stay active, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, they can also be dangerous if they are not properly maintained, particularly for children. If you or a loved one is injured in someone else’s private pool,… Read More »
Bone Fractures In Florida Car Crashes
Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimate that among serious injuries sustained in car accidents, bone fractures are one of the top three most common injuries suffered. While many bone fractures are seen as inconsequential injuries, especially compared to the potentially life-threatening harm that can be suffered in a car accident,… Read More »
My Child Has Been Injured! What Do I Do?
No parent ever wants to see their child injured, but sadly, it will happen. It can feel like you have no ability to fix the situation, and while you cannot heal your child’s injuries, you can file suit on their behalf if you believe their negligence played a role in the harm your child… Read More »
‘Catastrophic’ Injuries in Auto Accidents
When it comes to auto insurance, Florida is a no-fault state, meaning that instead of bringing most car accident cases to court, claims are filed using personal injury protection (PIP) insurance that every Florida driver is required to carry. However, this is not the case when an injury is catastrophic. In some cases, an… Read More »
What Is Florida’s Good Samaritan Law?
In the majority of situations, no one has an obligation to help any other person (though there are exceptions to this general rule). There are, however, situations where the average person may choose to help someone else, and in those situations, laws exist to protect them. If someone is injured and another person tries… Read More »