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Traffic on Route 275 between Pinellas County and Hillsborough County is terrible, which could be why Pinellas County is undergoing an ambitious pilot program for public transit. Eminetra reports. Special buses will start running on the shoulder of Route 275 between North Fifth Avenue along I-275 to Gandhi Boulevard in St. Petersburg. The goal is...

Skydiving is a sport that millions of Americans participate in each year. The sport is an exhilarating thrill for some and an accomplishment at facing a fear of heights for others. As thrill-seeking sports go, skydiving is relatively safe. The National Safety Council reports that a person is more likely to be killed getting struck...

When it comes to percentages, the state of Florida has the second-highest percentage population of senior citizens, coming in behind Maine. In terms of sheer numbers, California has the greatest number of senior citizens. Because the elderly are more prone to injury, places like these often see a number of senior citizens who are injured....

Despite the care that businesses and drivers and other places take to avoid accidents, they happen every day. When they occur, they can end with property damage, injuries, and in some tragic cases, even death. This is why personal injury litigation and insurance exists. These two things can offer monetary reimbursement to the injured victims....

For many people, an ATV is a vehicle that can be fun for recreation, but also a necessary mode of transportation in some off-road areas. While these vehicles are generally safe when operated correctly, they can be dangerous when not. The majority of serious injuries and fatalities that are suffered by drivers and passengers of...

WCTV CBS News reported recently that a mysterious death along Interstate 10 in Leon County led to the closure of a highway rest area as Florida Highway Patrol troopers investigated an odd situation on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. According to information provided by officials with the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident began on Tuesday, March...

What Is Florida’s 2-Year Deadline for Plantation Slip and Fall Claims? If you were injured in a slip and fall accident at a Plantation store, restaurant, or commercial property, you have significantly less time to take legal action than you may realize. In March 2023, Florida enacted House Bill 837, a tort reform law that...

What Should Passengers Do After a Cruise Accident at Port Everglades? If you or a loved one has been injured during a cruise departing from or arriving at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, the steps you take in the hours and days that follow can significantly affect your ability to recover compensation. Unlike a typical...

What Rights Do Injured Passengers Have After a Cruise Ship Accident? If you were injured aboard a cruise ship, you may have legal rights to pursue compensation under both federal maritime law and Florida state law. Cruise ship accidents, including slips and falls, pool injuries, foodborne illness, and equipment failures, can leave passengers with serious...

Cruise vacations departing from Miami and Fort Lauderdale carry risks many passengers never anticipate. From slippery pool decks to illness outbreaks, injuries at sea raise complicated legal questions governed by maritime law rather than standard personal injury rules. If you or a loved one suffered harm on a cruise ship, understanding which injuries may qualify...

A slip and fall injury at a Ft Lauderdale grocery store, hotel lobby, or shopping center can leave you facing painful recovery, medical bills, and lost income. But not every fall on someone else’s property leads to a successful legal claim. Under Florida law, a valid slip and fall claim requires you to prove specific...

What Is Constructive Knowledge in a Miami Slip and Fall Case? If you slipped and fell at a store, hotel, or restaurant in Miami, one of the most critical legal concepts determining your claim’s outcome is constructive knowledge. Under Florida law, you cannot recover compensation simply by proving you fell on a dangerous surface. You...