Category Archives: Personal Injury
How Do Insurance Companies Evaluate the Value of Cases
A jury is a large part of our injury system, and for cases that go to trial, a jury will determine how much your injuries are “worth” by putting a dollar figure on everything that you have gone through. But long before that happens, there is a negotiation process, usually with an insurance company…. Read More »
Use Common Sense to Stay Safe on Motorcycles
As summer approaches, more and more people will be looking to engage in traditionally summer-related activities. One of those activities may be having fun in the open air environment of a motorcycle. Motorcycling is not just transportation, but a way of life for many people. However, those who do not respect the inherent dangers… Read More »
Inference Stacking is Allowed in Recent Injury Case
Pretend that you are driving on the highway. You see a man standing by a pickup truck on the side of the road. His truck has work materials in the truck bed. He is looking to the middle of the road. You look to see what it is that the man is looking at…. Read More »
Why Do Insurance Companies Fight Car Accident Cases So Intensely?
Let’s imagine you are in a car accident where you are hit from behind. You suffer an injury, maybe go to the emergency room, and then to therapy for weeks afterwards. There is no doubt the car behind you is at fault, and no doubt that you suffered injury. So why are so many… Read More »
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 »
