Category Archives: Personal Injury
How To Stay Safe On The Road During Snowbird Season
Every winter, Florida plays host to between 700,000 and 1,000,000 temporary residents, referred to as “snowbirds” since they are fleeing cold temperatures up north. While snowbirds provide an often welcome boost to the Sunshine State’s real estate and tourism industries, they can sometimes cause problems as well. This is especially evident on the road,… Read More »
Burn Injuries in Florida
Regardless of whether they occurred in an auto accident, with a flammable product, or in another type of unfortunate situation, burn injuries are much more common than the average person might think, and they can leave lasting damage to skin and organs even after medical treatment. If you have sustained burns in an accident… Read More »
Winning Florida Slip & Fall Cases
Slip and fall cases are very common, especially in places like Florida that have a high percentage of elderly residents, though it is certainly not only the elderly who may be victimized. The average person may think that it is easy to prevail on such a case, given that a business should, at least… Read More »
Seeking Compensation For Spinal Injuries
Almost any type of injury can occur as a result of an auto accident, depending on the specific facts of the crash. One particularly difficult and trying type of injury is those which impact the spine – even if the spinal cord itself is untouched, damaged nerves and cracked vertebrae may need months and… Read More »
The Role Of The Personal Representative In A Florida Wrongful Death Case
There are two types of wrongful death cases in Florida law. One is simply referred to as a wrongful death case, while the other is called a survival action – the latter is brought as an extension of sorts of any claim that the decedent would have had if they had lived. The former… Read More »
Product Liability For Unsafe Household Items
A significant portion of all the products sold in the U.S. are designed for household use. The majority are of course safe, but every so often one will cause real harm to a consumer. When it does, a person must determine who may be at fault for the injuries they have suffered. This type… Read More »
Bicycle Accidents On Tampa Roads
Given Florida’s beautiful weather, it is very common to see people on bicycles at all points of the year. However, the roads in many Florida cities are not all that bicycle friendly. Accidents do happen, and regardless of the root cause, they can be devastating. While sometimes cyclists are responsible for their own injuries,… Read More »
Hurricane-Related Personal Injury Claims
Most of the time, Floridians handle hurricane-related issues with their insurance companies. However, depending on the situation, some claims stemming from hurricane aftermath can fall under the aegis of personal injury law. It can be difficult to know which is which, and if you have been injured, it can be a good idea to… Read More »
Aggressive & Distracted Driving On Florida Roads
Florida has thousands of auto accidents every year, with some being attributable to weather, to poorly maintained roads, or simply to bad luck. However, a large proportion of these crashes is caused at least in part by poor driving, most notably either driving distracted or driving too aggressively. If you have been injured in… Read More »
What Is “Fraud Upon The Court” In A Personal Injury Case?
If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, most of the time, your best remedy is to file a personal injury suit. However, it is critical to ensure that in doing so, you are as truthful as possible, because a failure to do so can actually get your case dismissed. This is… Read More »
