Category Archives: Personal Injury
What to Do After a Dog Bite in Florida
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but if they are not properly trained and controlled they can also present a real safety threat. In fact, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) reports that more than 600 Floridians require overnight hospitalizations each year because of dog-related injuries. Many more throughout the state suffer less severe,… Read More »
Exploding E-Cigarette Severely Burns Man
The New York Daily News reports that a local man was recently seriously injured after his e-cigarette exploded in his pocket. The man sustained severe burns and as a result he was required to undergo a multi-hour skin graft surgery. This is far from the first time that an e-cigarette has caused serious injuries…. Read More »
Were You the Victim of Dental Malpractice in Tampa
Dentists are licensed medical professionals. As such, they are legally obligated to provide patients with an adequate level of care. The failure to do so is medical malpractice and it can cause tremendous damage to the victim. Unfortunately, dental malpractice remains far too common in Florida. Dental procedures go wrong more often than most… Read More »
Were You Injured in a Tampa Bay Uber Accident?
Uber is very popular in Tampa Bay. Many people use the ridesharing application as one of their primary means of transportation. According to Business Insider, the company now has more that 300,000 drivers on the road around the country. This includes many thousands within the state of Florida. Of course, with so many automobiles… Read More »
Florida Car Accidents: How to Handle an Uninsured Motorist
Under Florida law, all drivers are required to carry insurance coverage for both personal injuries and property damage. Unfortunately, far too many drivers fail to live up to this legal obligation. The Insurance Information Institute (III) reports that as many as 24 percent of Florida drivers lack the requisite coverage. To put this number… Read More »
Were You Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident?
In Florida, all property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises in reasonably safe conditions for invited guests. The failure to do so may be considered negligent and it can lead to innocent victims suffering serious injuries. Victims can recover compensation from the negligent property owner by bringing a premises liability claim…. Read More »
Defective Medical Devices are a Serious Safety Hazard
There is no doubt that advances in science and medicine have saved many lives across the country and throughout the state of Florida. Innovative medical devices have played a major role in improving the outcomes of some serious health issues. Unfortunately though, there can also be a downside to our reliance on cutting edge… Read More »
Highway Fatalities Were Up Significantly in the First Half of 2016
According to reporting from the Wall Street Journal, highway deaths rose by more than ten percent in the first half of 2016. This is an extremely alarming figure. Not only is the rise unusually large, but it appears that this increase may be the early part of developing trend. Deadly accidents in Florida have… Read More »
Nursing Home Residents Have Important Rights
Each year, many families in Tampa Bay and throughout the state of Florida are forced to make a difficult decision regarding the future living arrangements of a loved one. While a nursing home is often the best choice in the circumstance, it is never an easy decision to make. The issue is made all… Read More »
Did You Suffer a Burn Injury in Florida?
All burn injuries are extremely painful, and even a relatively minor burn can be excruciating. Unfortunately, burns are also very common. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than one million Americans suffer from serious burn injuries each year. Nearly half of these injuries require some form of… Read More »
