Category Archives: Personal Injury
New Law Attempts to Reduce Underride Crashes
Large commercial vehicles like semi-trucks, although an important part of interstate commerce and shipping, pose an especially high risk to others on the road. One of the most common and dangerous types of accidents between cars and commercial trucks occur when the smaller vehicle strikes the side of a semi-truck and becomes lodged underneath… Read More »
Delayed Crash Injuries
Some accident-related injuries reveal themselves immediately. A passenger who sustained a severe laceration when she hit her head on the window, for instance, would notice the injury right away and seek medical attention. Unfortunately, not all injuries manifest at the time of the accident. In fact, some injuries, such as whiplash and concussions are… Read More »
Can I Collect Compensation for an Injury Sustained While Trespassing?
Property owners are generally required to ensure that their property is safe for invited guests, although the level of care that they must take to make their premises safe depends on the visitor’s status. For instance, business owners have the highest duty of care to their visitors and must take steps to keep the… Read More »
How do I Prove that My Medical Bills and Lost Wages are Related to a Car Accident?
Florida is a no-fault insurance state, which means that car accident victims are required to seek compensation for their losses from their own insurer, regardless of who was at fault. However, there is an exception for accident victims who suffer serious injuries as a result of a crash. A key component to this type… Read More »
Low Speed Collisions with Pedestrians
Most people associate car accidents with collisions on the freeway or on busy streets. However, the reality is that thousands of people are injured every year in collisions with slow moving vehicles in driveways and parking lots. In fact, last month a woman tragically lost her life after she was hit by a car… Read More »
Florida’s Recreational Use Law
In Florida, certain areas are designated for recreational use by the public. This includes not only land, but also water, park areas, and playgrounds. While many recreational areas are owned by the city or state, others are owned by private companies or individuals who allow public access to the property. While property owners are… Read More »
The Basics of a Florida Car Accident Claim
In Florida, like other states, car accident victims can collect compensation from the negligent or reckless parties who caused their injuries. However, Florida’s no-fault insurance laws can make this process more complicated, so if you were injured in a car accident, it is critical for you to contact an experienced car accident lawyer who… Read More »
What is My Duty of Care When Turning Left?
How and when Florida drivers can make left turns is strictly regulated by state law and when drivers fail to comply with those rules they not only put others at risk, but can also be held liable for their actions. If you were injured in an accident because another driver turned left improperly or… Read More »
Nursing Home Shut Down Due to Allegations of Dangerous Living Conditions
Recently, a Fort Myers nursing home was shut down by the state after evidence was discovered that the facility had failed to address unsanitary conditions for over a year. Unfortunately, this type of gross negligence is not uncommon and many nursing home residents are injured as a result, so if you believe that a… Read More »
Can Property Owners be Held Responsible for Accidents that Occur on Adjacent Roads?
We’ve all had a neighbor who refused to trim overhanging branches or otherwise care for their yard. While this can be an annoying habit and create an eyesore in the neighborhood, it can actually have much more dangerous consequences when the trees or foliage create a blind spot for drivers on an adjacent road…. Read More »
