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…
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…
A lawyer for a minor car accident isn’t needed, right? You may not think so. You feel okay and have no visible signs of an injury, but even minor collisions can cause severe and sometimes life-threatening injuries. The experienced car accident lawyers at KFB Law understand that you don’t want to overreact and make a…
If you’re wondering why we put together a comprehensive explanation of Florida pedestrian laws, there are 10,281 reasons. There were 10,281 pedestrian accidents in the Sunshine State with 782 deaths and 8,125 people suffering injuries. Strolling through Tampa and other urban areas shouldn’t expose pedestrians to the risk of vehicular collisions. The onus of making…
If someone else’s negligence injures you, personal injury law allows you to seek compensation from them. The liability insurance company of a reckless motorist or careless property owner isn’t likely to hand over money easily after you’ve been injured. Personal injury attorneys protect the rights of people injured in accidents caused by the fault of others.…
Most people have, at one time or another, fallen. Fortunately for most, the only injury was to their pride. However, more than one million people each year are not as fortunate and require treatment at a hospital emergency department caused by a slip and fall accident. If you sustain more than a bruised pride in…
Look around, and chances are you’ll see a ladder. They are everywhere, from construction sites to a closet or garage in the average home. If you don’t own one, you’ll probably buy one as soon as a lightbulb in a ceiling fixture needs replacement. Despite the widespread use of ladders, it’s surprising that thousands suffer…
Someone falling down staircases in movies may be entertaining, but the results in real life can be devastating. Staircase slip-and-falls account for millions of people requiring treatment in hospital emergency departments for their injuries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries. You may have…
Have you ever purchased a product to find it doesn’t work as advertised or, worse yet, causes an injury? Whether it’s a defective appliance, a family car, or a medication, defective products can be frustrating. They also can be dangerous. Like many other states, Florida has laws protecting consumers from defective products by holding manufacturers…