Getting into an auto accident is often a very traumatic experience, but, once things calm down, you realize there are things you need to do to react to that situation. Of course, your primary concern is to seek out medical attention for yourself and anyone who was with you. Next, you may need to hire […]
Defective Tires and Product Liability
Every year there are thousands of crashes caused by defective tires. Governmental statistics estimate over 400 people are killed, and more than 10,000 people are injured, as a result of these types of accidents. Over 48 percent of these accidents involve rollovers of sport utility vehicles (SUV), vans as well as pickup trucks and more. […]
Lane Splitting – What is it and what is the law in Florida
Lane splitting isn’t legal in Florida, but we see it every day. Lane splitting is the art of driving a motorcycle in the same lane with another motor vehicle when traffic is crawling or stopped on a freeway. Because of all the dangerous deadly accidents caused by lane splitting, all licensed Florida drivers must be aware of […]
Truck Accidents – The Catastrophic effects
A tractor trailer owned by ABC Fine Wine and Spirits carrying 30,000 pounds of alcoholic beverages turned over on the bridge above the Alafia River on Interstate 75 pushing a BMW off the interstate between the northbound and southbound lanes. The plunge into the shallow water below killed the 42-year-old driver of the BMW instantly. The CDL […]
Injuries Sustained in a Dog Bite Attack
Dog bites pose a serious problem in the United States from both a medical and legal perspective. Medically, dog bites can be difficult to treat, especially in cases where it’s unknown whether or not the animal was up to date on its vaccinations. Legally, the thousands of cases that tie up the courts each year […]
What Is Important To Know About Accidental Death
It is possible for a person to be the victim of an accidental death. This is when someone dies as a result of an event that was unusual as well as unanticipated. It could have been caused by the negligence or misconduct of another person or entity. It is also known as a wrongful death. […]
Elements Of A Mechanical Failure Accident (auto)
Car accidents kill 37,000 Americans every year. It’s especially tragic when the accident is a result of a manufacturing error. The tragedy could mean that you have a claim against the car manufacturer because they have a responsibility to create a reasonably safe product. It’s important to know how to identify when a car accident […]
Slip and Fall Lawsuits – What you need to know
Personal Injury cases like slip-and-falls are relatively easy to file but liability can be difficult to prove, especially when accidents are not clearly documented. Personal injury lawsuits fall into three broad categories: slip–and-fall where liquid, or some other slippery object causes someone to fall and become injured; trip-and-fall where pavement or pathways are uneven, broken […]
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect – What are your options?
One of the hardest decisions families have to make is when it’s time to put an elderly loved one into a full-time care facility. Having to trust others to care for family members is hard enough, so fears of abuse and neglect make the situation that much more stressful. Learning more about these kinds of […]
Head-On Car Crashes Can Cause Lifetime Pain
More than 37,400 people lose their lives in car crashes in the United States each year. In Florida, 395,000 crashes result in 254,155 injuries and 3,176 fatalities each year. High-speed head-on collisions account for 10 percent of car crash fatalities. Even minor to moderate collisions can cause injuries, some of which result in long-term chronic pain. […]
