Tag Archives: personal injury lawyers
Swimming Pool Safety Laws Protect Kids
McKenzie Merriam was 18 months old when she wandered into the pool at her Jacksonville home while her mother’s back was turned for a moment. The little girl died of drowning. Preston de Ibern was five years old when he slipped away from his mother during a friend’s barbecue, hit his head and fell… Read More »
Children’s Summer Camps and Liability Waivers
The school year is swiftly coming to an end. If you are like many parents, you are scrambling to find entertaining, enriching activities for your children during the long summer months. Most children’s summer camps require you to sign a waiver of liability form that relieves the facility and instructors of culpability for injuries… Read More »
Approximately 34,000 People Sustain Lawnmower Injuries Every Year
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that every year 34,000 people suffer lawnmower injuries that require emergency room treatment. Such severe injuries as lacerations, amputations, crush injuries and death commonly result when: A riding lawnmower tips over and pins the driver The rider falls or is thrown from the equipment The victim… Read More »
What You Should Know About Renting a Boat on Your Trip to Florida
South Florida’s beautiful beaches and crystal blue water attract tourists from around the world. Renting a boat or a personal watercraft (PWC) is an enjoyable way to explore the state’s miles of coasts, rivers and lakes. Before you hit the water, familiarize yourself with the Florida vessel safety laws to minimize risk of injuries… Read More »
Is it Possible to Extend the Statute of Limitations for Florida Personal Injury Cases?
The term statute of limitations refers to the time within which lawsuits can be filed for any civil or criminal matter. When it comes to Florida civil law, the number of years plaintiffs have to file a case can vary greatly. In spite of the many rules that seem etched in stone, a number… Read More »
The Risks of Personal Watercraft Accidents Increase with Inexperienced Riders
Every year, countless tourists take to the Florida waterways seeking the type of fun they cannot get year-round in their home states. Renting personal watercraft is particularly attractive because these vehicles require little training to operate and offer the thrill of traveling at high speeds. But even for experienced riders, this type of excitement,… Read More »
Florida Dog Bite Laws Protect Victim Rights, But Avoiding a Bite Is Even Better
Each year, dog bite injuries hospitalize more than 600 Floridians, with an average claim costing $29,000 or more. The Florida strict liability dog bite laws help victims pursue compensation for all costs related to their injuries; but individuals who know how to recognize when dogs are likely to bite can often take measures to… Read More »
Are Florida Homeowners Responsible for Injuries Sustained by Uninvited Children on Their Property?
If your child was injured on someone else’s property, even if the child was uninvited, Florida law does not treat it as trespassing. When it comes to premises liability and children, a primary consideration is whether an attractive nuisance drew the child to the property in the first place. The law recognizes the natural… Read More »
Recognizing One of the Earliest Signs of Nursing Home Negligence
Turning over the care of your elderly loved one to a nursing home is a difficult decision. However, nursing homes have the staff and training to provide the 24-hour care most people cannot provide in their homes. Unfortunately, even the most highly recommended eldercare facilities can experience staffing and funding issues that ultimately result… Read More »
Florida Law Can Recognize Employer Liability in Construction Site Accidents and Other Workplace Injury Claims
Because of the high likelihood of sustaining injuries at construction sites, most workers know from personal experience that they must file workers’ compensation claims to obtain compensation for on-the-job injuries. The Florida laws are specifically designed to help workers obtain the treatment and benefits they need without considering liability on the part of employers,… Read More »
