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Nationwide Wrongful Death Cases Brought Over COVID-19 Deaths
As the number of COVID-19 cases slowly decreases across the United States, some of those who have lived through the pandemic are seeking legal action. In several states, wrongful death cases have been filed against cities and other governmental entities, and against private companies, alleging that a failure to abide by appropriate safety protocols… Read More »
Have You Been In A Motorcycle Accident In Florida?
While Florida has fairly mild weather all year round, late spring and early summer are the moments when one sees the most motorcycles on the roads. The weather is arguably at its finest in these months, and while this can make for a wonderful ride, this can also lead to an increase in accidents…. Read More »
Can I Be Sued For Drunk Driving?
Driving while under the influence of alcohol is treated as a serious crime in Florida, simply because the potential for harm is so high. Most drivers stopped while driving under the influence will wind up charged with a crime, facing imprisonment and fines even for a first offense. However, regardless of whether a drunk… Read More »
Burn Injuries Come In Many Variations
When the average person thinks of injuries caused by burns, they immediately think of fire. However, burns can come from several other sources, including chemicals, electricity, and radiation. Some of these types of injuries present differently than a thermal (fire or heat-related) burn, which can make it harder to recover for your injuries. If… Read More »
What Constitutes ‘Distracted Driving’ In Florida?
Distracted driving has become a serious negative trend across the United States in recent years, playing a role in approximately 10 percent of fatal car accidents in 2019, causing over 3,100 deaths. The majority of distracted driving accidents could be avoided, which is why it is beginning to be taken so seriously by law… Read More »
Surprising Statistics On Traffic Deaths During The Pandemic
Recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show a surprising rise in traffic-related fatalities in their provisional 2020 data. Despite nearly total countrywide lockdowns, the data shows that between January and September 2020, traffic deaths rose nearly 5 percent – from 26,941 in the same period in 2019 to 28,190 this… Read More »
Very Young Children In Florida Auto Accidents
In Florida, children under 6 years of age must, by law, sit in a “federally approved” car seat or booster seat while in a vehicle. Failure to enforce this can open a parent up to fines and points on their driver’s license, but more tragically, if a child is not properly restrained, it is… Read More »
Expert Witnesses In Florida Medical Malpractice Cases
In general, it is difficult to file a medical malpractice case in Florida. There are long lists of requirements and qualifications that a potential plaintiff must meet in order to even bring their suit to court, while establishing medical negligence and collecting damages may be even more difficult. One of the most misunderstood is… Read More »
Florida Uninsured Motorist Coverage After An Accident
Florida is a state in which most automobile accident cases are settled via insurance claims, rather than filing suit in the requisite civil court. However, a driver’s personal injury protection insurance coverage is not always sufficient to get one’s medical bills paid after a crash. Uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage (UIM) can bridge that… Read More »
What Qualifies As A “Catastrophic” Injury In Florida?
Injuries can and do happen in any number of Florida accidents, and they run the gamut from cuts and bruises to long-term disabling harm. However, certain injuries are often referred to as ‘catastrophic’ when it comes to personal injury cases. While no real legal definition of ‘catastrophic injury’ exists for all types of cases,… Read More »
