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“Major” And “Minor” Injuries In Florida
When someone is injured in Florida due to the negligence of another person, they generally have the option to seek damages for what they have been through. However, not every injury is considered compensable – state law specifies the definition of a “major injury,” which means that an injury that does not fit that… Read More »
Truck Overturns In I-4 Collision
An accident involving a septic truck and a tractor-trailer near Kissimmee in February 2023 has left one man in critical condition after his truck struck the back of a tractor-trailer and overturned, striking a light pole before coming to a stop. A Kia Forte was also involved in the accident, though its driver was… Read More »
Jury Reaches $6M Verdict In Boca Raton Premises Liability Case
In mid-December 2022, a jury awarded $6 million in damages to a 34-year old man who sustained a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) on the premises of Boca Raton’s “beloved” Mizner Park shopping mall. The man was in the mall’s parking garage when a 15-pound ceiling panel struck him in the head, causing severe… Read More »
Why Won’t An Attorney Take My Minor Injury Case?
If you have been injured due to the negligence of another person, it is very natural to want to try and hold them accountable for what they have done. Any injury can feel like a violation, and even harm that requires only minor medical care can upend a person’s life. However, this does not… Read More »
Does Premises Liability Law Apply On Florida Cruise Ships?
After almost two years of impacted operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tampa and all the other Florida cruise ports are back to near-normal, running a complete schedule and welcoming passengers back on board ships. Passengers are signing up in droves for the same fun experiences they experienced pre-pandemic – but they also must… Read More »
Tractor-Trailer Accidents Are More Frequent In Bad Weather
December 2022’s Winter Storm Elliott caused historic wind chills and untold numbers of road accidents in 36 of the 48 continental U.S. states, with areas from Boise to Fort Lauderdale being affected. The northern half of Florida was placed under a freeze warning by the National Weather Service, which led to slick roads and… Read More »
Filing Suit Against A Negligent Substance Abuse Center
When someone goes to a substance abuse rehab facility, they are placing themselves in a vulnerable position. Patients pay for (and expect) a high level of care from a specialized facility, hoping they can use the time and the expertise at hand to help quit habits that can be quite dangerous. However, negligence does… Read More »
My ‘Minor’ Injury Got Worse!
In general, when a person sustains minor injuries in an accident, they do not seek medical treatment, or only do so after a few days have passed and the injury has not healed itself. However, this can sometimes put a person in a difficult spot, because injuries that might begin as minor can sometimes… Read More »
Woman Dies After Driving Car “Under” A Tractor-Trailer
In December 2022, a woman from Port Orange was tragically killed in Flagler County when she drove her vehicle into the rear of a tractor-trailer. The sedan traveled until it came to rest under the trailer, causing massive internal injuries to the driver, who was pronounced deceased at the scene by Flagler County authorities…. Read More »
Patient Brokering In Substance Abuse Rehab Centers
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that approximately 92,000 people died of drug overdoses in 2020, which is a 30 percent increase from 2019. The number of preventable deaths each year continues to climb, but if someone with a drug or alcohol addiction can get into a rehabilitation center, their prospects drastically improve…. Read More »
