Category Archives: Personal Injury
Is My Child’s Car Seat Safe?
As the weather in Florida improves after a grey, chilly winter, more and more families are out and around to enjoy the sun. However, it is important that you ensure that your car and more specifically, your child’s car seat, are up to protecting you should any kind of accident happen. Recalls can make… Read More »
Traumatic Brain Injuries & Car Accidents
Auto accidents can cause a myriad of different injuries, depending on the severity of the crash. One of the most potentially devastating injuries that can occur in a car crash is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBIs can cause long-term disability and personality changes, and the medical bills associated with them can be very… Read More »
Pool Owner Liability In Florida
Though Florida’s weather is much sunnier and warmer than points north, there is a season where the backyard pool is a constant hot spot for gatherings. However, any homeowner who has a pool on their premises needs to be aware of the responsibilities that they have when they choose to use it. If someone… Read More »
Florida Amusement Park Injuries
As spring starts to settle in across the country, more and more people elect to come to Florida’s amusement parks to enjoy themselves. Most of the time, the trip is enjoyable and even memorable – however, amusement parks can sometimes be dangerous. It is generally a good idea to familiarize yourself with what can… Read More »
Motorized Scooter Safety in Florida
E-scooters, which are two-wheeled scooters powered by small motors, are set to make an appearance in Tampa starting within weeks (as of this writing). Many are lauding the move as a way to cut down on Tampa’s traffic, but others are unsure as to whether it may actually create more problems. It is also… Read More »
How Is Liability Apportioned In Florida?
When you have been involved in a personal injury lawsuit, and you are fortunate enough to receive a jury award, it is not always the end of the story. There sometimes are questions that need to be cleared up before any payments can be made or any bills handled, especially if there were multiple… Read More »
What To Look For In A Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have been injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, it can be overwhelming to try and decide on how to move forward. Enlisting a personal injury lawyer is the first step, but even that choice can seem confusing unless you have some idea about what to look for. There are… Read More »
Funeral Homes & Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress
Funeral home negligence is a particularly difficult brand of ill treatment for most people to swallow, given that funeral homes are supposed to be in the business of treating our loved ones with honor and respect. Most claims against them are brought under a legal theory of negligence, but sometimes people will try to… Read More »
Will Florida (Finally) Repeal Its No-Fault System In 2019?
As of this writing, Florida is still one of 12 states that uses the no-fault system of auto insurance. However, there have been numerous bills introduced in the last few years to try and repeal it entirely. There are numerous critics that allege high costs and no incentive to register, and state that going… Read More »
Seatbelts & Auto Accidents In Florida
The correlation between seat belt use and lower rates of crash fatalities has been well documented over the years. However, many people still have questions and concerns over the role of seat belts if they are involved in an accident and were not wearing their own safety belt. If this is your situation, speaking… Read More »
