Recent Blog Posts
Most Common Causes of Distracted Driving
Driving safely requires many things, including careful planning, compliance with traffic laws, and anticipating danger. One of the most important aspects of safe driving, however, is staying focused on the road. In fact, distracted driving results in more than 1,000 injuries every day in the U.S. and is reported as being a factor in… Read More »
Florida’s 14-Day Car Accident Law
Under Florida law, motorists who have been injured in car accidents are required to seek medical care within 14 days of their collision. Those who fail to take this step could end up missing out on the chance to recover compensation for their accident-related losses, so if you were recently injured in a car… Read More »
What You Should Know About Car Accident Police Reports
Florida motorists who are involved in car accidents often have questions about the importance of the police report drafted at the time of the crash. These documents can play a critical role in determining fault for a collision, but can be difficult to obtain, so if you or a loved one were recently injured… Read More »
How Sovereign Immunity Could Affect Your Wrongful Death Claim
Sovereign immunity is a judicial doctrine that prevents individuals from filing claims against the government without its consent. Deriving from case law, rather than a legislative act, sovereign immunity applies to both the federal and state governments and in its original form, protected them from any liability. Over the years, however, a number of… Read More »
Florida Driveway Accidents
Although many people consider their driveways to be a safe zone, as traffic will typically be slow-moving and take the form of either backing out or pulling into the yard, the reality is that driveways can be extremely dangerous. In fact, driveway accidents occur at an alarming rate across the country and even more… Read More »
Proving Negligence in a Personal Injury Case
Florida residents who are injured in accidents through no fault of their own must still prove a certain set of facts before they will be eligible for monetary damages. Unfortunately, proving that someone was negligent or reckless is often more difficult than most people realize, so if you were recently injured in an accident… Read More »
What You Should Know About Florida’s Wrongful Death Law
Florida’s wrongful death law ensures that individuals and entities that negligently or wrongfully cause a person’s death will be held liable for their actions. Under the terms of the state’s wrongful death statute, a deceased’s relatives who successfully file a wrongful death claim could be entitled to financial compensation to help pay for medical… Read More »
Allergic Reactions to Prescription Drugs
Before prescribing a medication to a patient, doctors and pharmacists must be careful to take any of the patient’s allergies into account and must consider whether a certain drug will interact poorly with another prescribed medication. While many healthcare providers use great care to fulfill these duties by taking accurate and detailed patient histories… Read More »
Claiming Lost Wages After a Car Accident
The financial burden of being involved in an accident can be overwhelming for victims who may be required to pay off mounting medical debt and repair or replace their vehicles, all while trying to heal after an injury. This can be particularly daunting for those whose injuries are so severe that they are required… Read More »
Common Motorcycle Accident Scenarios
Although wearing safety gear, such as helmets, gloves, boots, and protective eyewear can help motorcyclists stay safe while riding, doing so is by no means a surefire protection against injury. This is particularly true for those who are involved in certain types of accidents. The best thing that motorcyclists and motorists can do is… Read More »
