Category Archives: Personal Injury
Do My Injuries Qualify for Workers’ Compensation in Florida?
Under Florida law, the vast majority of employers that have four or more employees are legally required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. For employees, this coverage is important, as it will give workers access to desperately needed benefits (both income and medical) should they become injured while on the job. Yet, while injured Florida… Read More »
FDA Links Breast Implants to Rare Blood Cancer
Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that there may be an association breast implants and a rare type of blood cancer known as anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). While first indications of a possible link were discovered six years ago, FDA officials have recently determined that the association is quite… Read More »
Florida Boat Accident Injury Lawsuits
The Florida Suncoast is one of the best regions in the country for boat lovers. Indeed, Tampa Bay is the largest estuary in the state, and it offers many excellent, unique spots for boating. Though, it bears mentioning that, if proper safety precautions are not taken, boating can become extremely dangerous. It is imperative… Read More »
Tampa Bay Bus Accidents: Frequently Asked Questions
Due to their immense size, and the number of passengers they transport, buses must be operated with the highest level of safety in mind. If you have been injured in a Florida bus accident, you deserve fair compensation for your injuries. Here, our Tampa Bay bus accident lawyers answer some of the most frequently… Read More »
Florida Car Accidents Statistics
Car accidents remain a very serious problem in the Florida Suncoast and throughout the wider United States. Indeed, the CDC reports that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of accident-related emergency room trips. Each year, more than 33,000 Americans are killed in crashes. Here, our Tampa auto accident lawyers review the latest crash… Read More »
Florida Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Plaintiff in Slip and Fall Case
On March 29th, 2017, the Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal ruled in favor of a plaintiff in a slip and fall case. The case, McNabb v. Bay Village Club Condominium Association, Inc., provides a good window into how Florida courts handle slip and fall cases. More specifically, this case turned on the issue… Read More »
Landlord Liability for Florida Dog Bite Injuries
According to the Florida Department of Health, dog bites result in hundreds of overnight hospital stays in our state every year. We need to do more to protect innocent victims of dog attacks, who are disproportionately young children. Dog owners have the primary legal responsibility to protect the public from the risks posed by… Read More »
Florida Car Accident Injuries: Whiplash
If you’ve been involved in a rear-end collision in Tampa, you might have sustained a whiplash injury. This term refers to various neck injuries and strains, particularly involving damage to the soft tissues. You can describe whiplash as a myofascial injury, hyperflexion injury, or neck hyperextension. A Whiplash Injury Lawyer in Tampa is essential… Read More »
A Tampa Based Roofing Company Failed to Follow Safety Regulations, Now Faces DOL Lawsuit
According to reporting from the Tampa Bay Business Journal, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) has brought a lawsuit against Jasper Roofing Contractors Inc. for their attempts to obstruct a workplace safety investigation. Several times over the past few years, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has conducted workplace safety reviews at… Read More »
Florida Rental Car Accidents: Understanding Liability
Rental cars are everywhere. Indeed, Auto Rental News reports that there are 2.3 million rental cars currently on the road in the United States. Whether you are renting a car during a vacation, while your own vehicle is in the mechanic’s shop, or for any other reason, it is imperative that you fully understand… Read More »
