Category Archives: Personal Injury
Was Your Work Injury Caused by a Third Party?
Many Florida work injuries are caused by third parties. The term ‘third party’ refers to any person, or entity, that is not related to your employer. A third party could be another company, or it could be a driver on the highway who ran into your vehicle while you were on the job. If… Read More »
Florida Medication Injuries
If you are similar to most people, you trust your doctor to prescribe you the appropriate medication and your pharmacist to administer the drug in the correct amount. After all, they are trained medical professionals, and medical professionals have a legal responsibility to be thorough and careful when prescribing and administering medicine. Unfortunately, doctors,… Read More »
Florida Car Accident Injuries: Distracted Driving
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles recently observed Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The initiative attempts to educate Florida drivers about the dangers associated with distracted driving. Distracted driving is negligent driving, and it leads to many serious injuries every year. All Florida drivers have a legal duty to keep their full… Read More »
Do I Need a Car Accident Attorney?
If you were involved in a minor, low speed, collision that only resulted in a few hundred dollars in property damage, you generally will not need a car accident attorney. However, if your accident involved injuries to any person, disputed fault or major property damage, you should hire an attorney as soon possible. It… Read More »
Liability In Florida Commercial Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are a serious problem in Florida. According to a report from the United States Department of Transportation, around 4,000 Americans are killed in commercial truck accidents each year. In Florida alone, the number is nearly 250. Many thousands more suffer serious injuries. Injured truck accident victims face a confusing process when attempting… Read More »
Florida Motorcycle Accidents: Unique Risks
Motorcycle accident injuries are on the rise in Florida, partially because motorcycles have become increasingly popular, but also because Florida drivers still struggle to safely share the road with bikes. Injured Florida motorcycle accident victims deserve full and fair compensation. Unfortunately, sometimes insurance companies show an unfair bias against motorcyclists. If you have been… Read More »
Comparative Fault In Florida Car Accidents
Car accidents are governed by state law. In fact, each state has developed slightly different set of rules for handling car accident injury liability. Florida uses a pure comparative fault system. It is critical to understand how comparative fault works, because it can have a tremendous impact on your ability to recover fair compensation…. Read More »
A Higher Accident Deductible does not Equal Savings for Florida Drivers
Automobile accidents are common occurrences, so it is advisable for drivers to protect themselves and those around them by maintaining adequate insurance. The increasingly high cost of automobile insurance leads many drivers to seek ways to reduce their premiums. One popular method is selecting a higher deductible, which is the amount you pay out-of-pocket… Read More »
Nightclub Injuries
Across the country, many people enjoy themselves by drinking and dancing the night away at nightclubs. To be sure, most people enter clubs with the intention of having a good time. No one anticipates that their night out might end in injury or even death. Unfortunately, a variety of injuries may occur inside a… Read More »
Group Home Injuries
When your loved one enters a group home, you expect that he or she will receive an appropriate amount of care and support to meet his or her daily needs and long-term goals. Unfortunately, the fulfillment of this expectation often depends on the individual workers and the effort that management puts in to employing… Read More »
