Recent Blog Posts
Personal Injuries Due to Vaping
E-cigarettes are also known as e-cigs or vaping devices, and they are making news almost on a daily basis. While these alternatives to cigarettes have been touted as a safer route to nicotine delivery, in truth, these devices are totally unregulated and are causing catastrophic injuries to users. If you were injured due to… Read More »
How Do I Pursue a Wrongful Death Case in Florida?
If a loved one dies due to another person’s reckless or negligent behavior, and there is no criminal activity involved in the death, they may still be sued in civil court for wrongful death. The Florida Wrongful Death Act permits certain members of the decedent’s family to file a wrongful death claim against either… Read More »
Have You Been Injured In A Scaffolding Accident?
As stated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the number of tragic deaths suffered in the construction industry is significantly higher than every other industry in the United States. Most construction accident fatalities have been found to be attributed to workers falling from high altitudes. Numerous construction worksites throughout Florida have to… Read More »
What To Do After a Car Accident in Florida
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website indicates that over 400,000 car accidents happen each year in the state of Florida, and nearly one-third of result in personal injuries. If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence or reckless driving, knowing the law can help you understand your legal… Read More »
Have You Been Bitten By A Dog?
Every year 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs. Even worse, the Agency for Health Research and Quality reports that over 300,000 visits to the emergency room occur due to severe dog bites in the United States. The state of Florida has specific statutes and laws that govern dog owners’ responsibilities and liabilities to… Read More »
What to Know about Slip and Fall Personal Injury Cases
If you have slipped, tripped or fallen on someone’s property due to their negligence to keep the property safe, you may have the right to compensation for your injuries. Slip and fall cases are common and fall under premises liability law. You may have medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering that are… Read More »
How to Establish a Personal Injury Case
If you were injured in an accident in the state of Florida due to someone else’s negligence, the medical bills, lost wages, and pain may be overwhelming. If someone else’s recklessness or carelessness led to your injury, you may have the right to compensation. While you should always visit with an experienced personal injury… Read More »
Car Accidents While Backing Out
Over 60,000 accidents and 500 fatalities happen annually in garages and parking lots. Both cars and trucks have numerous blind spots that make pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicles invisible to drivers that fail to check their surroundings before proceeding to reverse. Backover Accidents Backover accidents happen when a vehicle is reversing and hits a… Read More »
What To Know About Stopping Distances And Related Trucking Accidents
The magnitude and mass of large tractor trailers greatly makes any impacts and damages resulting from accidents much worse. Tractor trailers and other large commercial trucks, especially ones carrying full loads, need much longer distances to stop than your average passenger vehicle. The bureau in charge of regulations for interstate trucking, the Federal Motor… Read More »
Injured In A Grocery Store?
Grocery stores are a central point for shoppers all around the state of Florida. Patrons of grocery stores depend on them to purchase food and other necessities they need. Yet most grocery store shoppers never realize how dangerous shopping can be. The typical grocery store has many dangers and unsuspecting patrons are often hurt… Read More »
