Category Archives: accidents
Who is Held Liable in a Truck Accident in Florida?
Just recently, a tractor-trailer driver was cited with careless driving after causing a multi-car crash on Interstate 75 in Western Florida, according to WTSP News. The truck accident occurred on a Tuesday afternoon when the tractor-trailer driver recognized that his rig was breaking down, so he attempted to pull over to the site of… Read More »
10 Steps to Follow After a Motorcycle Crash
Florida is one of the best places to ride a motorcycle. The sunshine, the warm temperatures and clear stretches of road are the perfect storm for prime motorcycle conditions. Unfortunately, Florida has also seen a growing number of motorcycle accidents, and, as a result, injuries and fatalities, in the past decade. In 2013, 444… Read More »
Florida Amusement Parks
The International Association of Amusement Parks reports that more than 400 theme parks and attractions exist in the United States. Further, the industry employs over half a million people year-round while generating approximately $12 billion in revenue. There is little doubt these parks are fun and they play a major role in our economy… Read More »
How to Mitigate the Four Inherent Dangers to Driving at Night
Many say getting behind the wheel of a car is one of the most dangerous things a person can do; yet, once the sun sets, this dangerous activity gets increasingly more dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nationwide, 49 percent of fatal crashes occur at night. Since the number of… Read More »
The Four Most Common Places Slip and Fall Accidents Occur
Everyone trips and falls at some point. Although our first reaction is typically to laugh at ourselves or others for slipping or falling, a trip and fall accident can be very serious and can cause a victim severe injuries. The severity of harm caused by falling, slipping, or tripping can range from small bruises… Read More »
Statute of Limitations Explained
Personal injury law has a variety of defenses that dictate if a claim may be brought at all, or alternatively, if the plaintiff’s recovery may be reduced. For example, a plaintiff might fail to establish a claim for negligence in their case because they lack one of the elements required to prove the defendant… Read More »
Driver Involved in Child’s Death May Not Be Charged
Friends and family of 14-year-old Clay County student Gianna Asencio gathered recently for a vigil to mourn the young girl’s tragic death. According to police reports by the Florida Highway Patrol, at 6:40 a.m. Gianna was attempting to cross Eagle Harbor Parkway near the intersection of Woodlake Drive on her way to her bus… Read More »
Damages in Personal Injury Cases
When reading or hearing about a personal injury case, you generally hear the term “damages” or that someone received so much money in “damages”. But what exactly are damages? There are many different kinds of damages depending on the type of case, where the case is being tried at, and sometimes individual circumstances of… Read More »
Social Media Photographs Allowed in Civil Discovery
On January 7 of this year, the Florida Appellate Court handed down a very important opinion that states that social media photographs are not protected from civil discovery because individuals have little or no privacy rights to information that they have posted on social media sites. The court reasoned that photographs were an important… Read More »
Amusement Park Injuries
Amusement parks are a filled with rides that are meant to excite and scare you; but what happens if one of the thrill-inducing rides actually leads to a catastrophic injury? While amusement park rides are generally safe and fun, there is always a risk of injury. By understanding risks that are involved with amusement… Read More »
