Florida roads see their fair share of accidents. More than 254,000 people suffered injuries and another 2,951 lost their lives in crashes according to the most recent annual statistics compiled by the state. More than…
Safety on the waterways is a key issue in Florida. With more than 961,000 registered recreational vessels, the state ranks number one for the most boats in the country. Unfortunately, it also leads the nation…
A nationwide study of driver behaviors ranked Florida as the second-worst state in the country for distracted driving. The most recently released statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles show that…
If you associate wearing eye protection to carpenters and chemists, you would be only partially correct. Workplace eye injuries send almost 25,000 people to hospital emergency departments each year, but the fact that you work…
More than 5.3 million adults and children living in the United States have a permanent disability related to a brain injury. It is estimated that the number of people living in Florida with some form…
The spread of the novel coronavirus continues in Florida, as it does throughout the United States, with more than 1.5 million cases of COVID-19 in the Sunshine State. A positive test may leave you wondering, “Can I file…
In personal injury cases, figuring out who was at fault for an accident will depend on the definition of legal negligence. So, how exactly is negligence determined legally? There are four main elements that help…
Within the days following an accident, it's important to gather as much evidence as possible if you wish to file a personal injury claim. If you want to recover full compensation for any injuries sustained…
If you or a loved one sustained injuries as a result of another party's negligence or malicious intent, you might be considering filing a personal injury claim. However, before you file a claim and pursue…
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home orders, many businesses have begun working remotely, including law firms. Many individuals seeking compensation for personal injury or other cases still need to connect with attorneys.…
When seeking compensation in personal injury cases following an accident, victims injured in the accident may be able to recover a combination of general and special damages. While general damages pertain to the suffering that…
Tropical storms and hurricanes are hot topics of conversation throughout Florida and for good reason. Damage caused by the wind, rain, and high tide of storms during hurricane season may get the attention of the…
You stop for a red light and a truck suddenly slams into the rear of your car. The car has substantial damage, and you suffered serious injuries. Your doctors say you could have a permanent…
Road congestion has become as common to life in Florida as sunshine and sandy beaches, but the cars and other vehicles inevitably result in car accidents. According to preliminary data released by the Florida Department…
The frequency of people suffering catastrophic spinal cord injuries may surprise you. For example, estimates of people living with spinal cord injuries in the United States range from 249,000 to as many as 363,000, with approximately 17,700…