Slip, Trip & Fall Accidents

A minor fender bender can cause soft tissue damage, which can continue to degenerate if you do not receive medical help as soon as possible. But the risk does not stop at personal injuries. A certain Florida law can influence the amount of your compensation, and it is important to be in the know of...

A mother reported to officials that a ride at the Manatee County Fair injured  her after she slid out from underneath the safety bar. News Channel 8 hast the story. The mother and her 10-year-old nephew were riding the Ring of Fire when she slipped out. She was stopped by a plexiglass shield at the...

Because of Florida’s no-fault laws, drivers know that the first place they need to turn for injury compensation is their PIP insurance policy. If their injuries exceed that coverage, then they may file  a claim against the other driver or their insurance. However, that changes dramatically when the victim is a passenger in an Uber...

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established that employers needed to provide a safe and healthful workplace, free of all known dangers, for employees. This act also established the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, which oversees workplace safety and accidents. In addition to requiring a safe workplace, the act also provides access for...

In the past few years, hundreds of commercial zip-line parks have opened across the United States. As of September 2017, there were 400 different parks operating, with more due to be opening. While this may be a fun way to spend an afternoon or to host a birthday party, there are risks. The risks are...

Head injuries often happen in car accidents. The sudden impact of an auto wreck can leave damages to the brain, which, if acute, must be medically treated immediately. These are things you should not do if someone is injured in a Florida car accident, if there are signs of a brain injury: A head wound...

If you were injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence in the state of Florida, you may be facing astronomical medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. These obstacles are important in terms of what to consider when you hire a personal injury lawyer. You may feel overwhelmed dealing with medical appointments,...

A diabetes medication considered safe for pregnant women could potentially be used to treat or prevent preeclampsia, a leading cause of maternal death. Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that kills more than 60,000 women around the world each year. It occurs when an insufficient blood supply to the placenta causes the release of toxins into...

A recent Texas DUI manslaughter verdict has victim advocates concerned that wealth may increasingly be used as a legal defense for negligence. The verdict arose from the trial of Ethan Couch, a 16-year-old boy who killed four people and injured two in a drunk driving crash on June 15, 2013. Couch’s defense attorney successfully argued...

Social media has quickly overtaken society as a fun venue to chat with friends and stay up to date on daily life. However, social media activity can lead you to inadvertently releasing extensive information online about you that you may not realize. Once it has been posted online, it is public information and can be...

Recovery can be very hard on some people. Being unable to go about your normal daily activities, forced to rest at home, and not being able to just get up and go can lead to waves of frustration, depression, and anxiety. Try to keep angst at bay while you’re recovering from your injury with these...

What Type of Supervision Are Business and Pool Owners Required to Provide? When people own a business or property that can have an impact on the health of others, they have a responsibility to provide as safe an environment as possible. Part of this obligation is to provide proper and skilled supervision where it is...

Personal injury claims do not always end up in court. Settlements on claims are commonly agreed upon by parties to avoid going to trial. If you are in a car accident or suffer an injury that entitles you to damages, the other party may approach you with a settlement offer. But how do you respond...

You are not required by law to hire a lawyer for a slip and fallin Florida. However, having an attorney who understands premises liability law, knows how to negotiate with insurance companies, and can represent your interests in court offers a healthy of peace of mind—leaving you to focus on recovering from your injuries. Here...

How much insurance companies pay for pain and suffering varies from organization to organization. Some insurance companies have mathematical formulas for calculating this damage, while others use a “per diem” method. Some elements that could factor into your potential for compensation include: The severity of your injuries The cost of your economic damages Who is...

There are 3 types of damages in personal injury claims: economic damages, noneconomic damages, and punitive damages. Economic and noneconomic damages may also be referred to as special and general damages. Personal injury cases based on negligence may award economic damages and noneconomic damages, but punitive damages are only given if a criminal violation occurred....

Most personal injury lawyers work on what is known as a “contingency-fee” basis. Essentially, a personal injury lawyer’s payment is “contingent” upon winning your case and getting compensation on your behalf. Because a contingency fee is only payable when there is a favorable result, if you happen to lose your case, you will not have...