If you’re recovering from a personal injury accident in Florida from someone else’s negligence, medical malpractice, or a car accident, you’re probably wondering how pain and suffering is calculated, especially in cases involving severe injuries. Unlike medical bills or lost wages, which are concrete and trackable, a pain and suffering settlement is subjective. That makes…

Know Your Rights After an Injury on Someone Else’s Property Injuries happen. But when they happen on someone else’s property because of unsafe conditions, the legal question becomes: who is responsible? If you’ve slipped, tripped, or been hurt due to negligence on another’s property, a premises liability lawyer can help you understand your legal rights…

Tampa’s vibrant neighborhoods and nightlife attract a lot of foot traffic and come with risks for pedestrians. As personal injury attorneys at KFB Law, we’ve seen firsthand the dangers posed by some of Tampa’s most heavily trafficked roads, which are also prone to car accidents. Pedestrian accidents are often severe and can result in life-altering…

Children standing with their parents waiting for the bus on the first day of school is a familiar scene throughout America. As the children get older, a different first day of school scene occurs as parents hand over car keys to their teenagers, who are driving to school for the first time. The freedom a…

A serious car accident can be a traumatic experience, causing emotional as well as physical harm. Amputation of a limb, toe, or finger has to be one of the most traumatic injuries a driver or passenger can suffer in a car accident.  Amputation injuries require extraordinary levels of medical care, including multiple surgical procedures and…

Dashcam footage captured by a camera mounted on a car’s dashboard or rearview mirror is more than a one or two-minute montage of car accidents and near misses posted on YouTube and other social media platforms. Watch one of the videos and think about how persuasive the footage could be. Especially, when presented as evidence in…

Most of the almost 395,000 accidents that happen each year on Florida roads can be attributed to speeding, driving while impaired, distracted driving, and other causes motorists are warned about by highway safety experts. If you live or travel to the Sunshine State, it’s crucial to be aware of other less common road hazards. These…

This spring’s annual prediction of storm activity was released in May by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It should have people throughout Florida preparing for a busy hurricane season. NOAA predicts 2024 to be one of the most active storm seasons on record. NOAA forecasters predict as many as 25 named storms forming in the…

A rental car can be a valuable convenience when away from home on vacation. However, renting a car brings uncertainty and stress about what to do in case of a rental car accident.  What insurance coverage applies in the event of a crash? Who is at fault when you have an accident with a rented…

There’s something special about the 4th of July that people look forward to with anticipation regardless of your plans for the day. You may enjoy relaxing on a sandy beach in Tampa Bay, barbecuing hot dogs and burgers, or watching a patriotic parade. Whatever your plans for the holiday, and however you get to your…