Tag Archives: Tampa Personal Injury Attorneys
Florida Personal Injury Claims: Amputations and Loss of Limbs
The loss of a limb in an accident is devastating. It is a catastrophic injury that will have life-altering effects on the victim and their family. While there is nothing that can truly make up for this type of loss, victims are entitled to recover substantial financial recovery. Sadly, the big insurance companies try… Read More »
How to Strengthen Commercial Trucking Safety
Commercial trucks continue to create major risks on our highways. According to data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 100,000 Americans are seriously injured in large truck accidents each year. Simply to due the immense size of trucks, these accidents cause a disproportionate number of catastrophic injuries and highway fatalities…. Read More »
Repetitive Stress Injuries and Florida Workers’ Compensation Claims
In Florida, individuals who have been hurt on the job are entitled to recover benefits under the state’s workers’ compensation law. This concept seems straightforward enough, but in reality these claims often become extremely complex. Perhaps no workers’ compensation claims are more complicated than ones related to injuries that have developed slowly over time…. Read More »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
My Florida Workers’ Compensation Claim was Denied, What Can I Do Now?
An on-the-job injury often causes tremendous damage to the victim. Medical bills can quickly start to pile up and pay checks can stop coming in. Victims need and deserve their full and fair worker’s compensation benefits. In the event that your Florida workers’ compensation claim has been denied, it will no doubt be extremely… Read More »
Traumatic Brain Injury Claims in Florida
According to data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1.9 million Americans suffer serious head injuries each year. All head injuries must be taken seriously. In particular, the most severe form of head injury, a traumatic brain injury (TBI), can have life-altering effects on the victim. These negative… Read More »
