Tag Archives: Clearwater Personal Injury Lawyers
Florida Golfing Injuries
Florida is home to a lot of golf courses. In fact, Golf.com ranks Florida number one for having the most golf courses in the country. And it’s true, our state boasts 1,042 courses (with new ones popping up all the time), and perhaps more importantly, year-round access. While nothing could be better than a… Read More »
Back-to-Back Tampa Building Fires Happen Within Just Two Months
Building fires are less common today than they once were. Better building codes, higher quality building materials, and state-of-the-art firefighting equipment and techniques have all worked to really limit the amount of lost life and property damage from the days of old. The National Fire Protection Association offers a brief history of fires and… Read More »
Were You Injured at a Vacation Rental in Florida?
As a top tourist destination, Florida had about 113 million visitors last year, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Many of these visitors choose to stay in private vacation homes, rather than hotels, resorts, or traditionally managed homes. The rise of private home sharing has revolutionized vacationing, much the way that ride shares, such as… Read More »
Injured in a Unique Manner? There’s a Lawsuit for That!
Readers and regular visitors of legal blogs are likely familiar with the “common” types of personal injury lawsuits available to injury victims in Florida. A car crash can lead to a car crash lawsuit if the injuries and losses are sufficiently significant. If a medical practitioner causes you to suffer an injury because of… Read More »
Duties Colleges May Owe Students
As students soon head off (or return) to college for studies, worried parents across the nation will do what they can to help ensure their children are safe while at school. Preventative measures and planning can go a long way in helping protect college students from injury and victimization, but these measures cannot prevent… Read More »
Most Common Hazards on Florida Properties
Three Common Hazards That Result in Florida Premises Liability Lawsuits Because of its location, climate, and culture, there are several hazards and dangers found on Florida properties that, which also found on properties in other states, appear with greater regularity in Florida premises liability accident. These hazards and dangers include: Swimming pools: Swimming pools… Read More »
Succeeding in Your Florida Distracted Driving Lawsuit
By now, many Florida residents have heard or seen reports, announcements, and advertisements advising drivers of the dangers of texting while driving or driving while distracted. Despite the dangers of distracted driving being well-known, a shocking number of drivers in Florida and throughout the United States still choose to engage in such behaviors. While… Read More »
What are the Laws on Dog Bites in Florida?
If you have a dog or are a victim of a dog bite, it is important to have a basic understanding of the Florida laws that govern recovery and liability. Florida is in the minority of states when it comes to dog bite laws, and it does not follow the traditional, common law approaches… Read More »
Car Accident Injuries and Compensation
If you are injured in an automobile accident, there are many different kinds of compensation to which you may be entitled. The money that you may receive from the negligent party is referred to as damages, because it is meant to compensate you for certain losses that you have suffered as a result of… Read More »
$7 Million Settlement for Clearwater Bike Accident Victims
The families of two bicyclists who were killed while riding a tandem bike on Clearwater’s Memorial Causeway finalized their civil lawsuit earlier this year by accepting a seven-million-dollar settlement from the employer of the man who hit and killed the couple. Christopher Weed was a bar back at Shepherd’s at Clearwater Beach and had… Read More »
