The loss of a loved one is always a challenging time for surviving family members. It’s more difficult when someone else’s negligence or intentional conduct causes the loss. Nothing can replace a departed loved one, but wrong death claims offer a way for a family to recover damages. This may ease the financial distress caused by…
More than 2 million people reported poison exposures by calling poison control centers located throughout the United States in 2018. Florida call centers alone handled 110,246 callers reporting poison exposures. The vast majority of poisonings reported nationwide, 76.7%, were unintentional. When negligence of a caregiver, health care provider or other party contributes to poisoning injuries or death, a…
Impaired motorists, drivers who get behind the wheel of their vehicles when while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or a combination of both, are responsible for 25 percent of fatal accidents in Florida. These drivers pose a risk to themselves and other people using the state’s highways and roads. If a drunk driving accident has…
When someone suffers an injury because of the negligence, recklessness or carelessness of another party, the law allows the person to sue the individual or business responsible. Whether arising from a car accident, a fall on someone else’s property or botched surgical procedure, the identity of the person on whose behalf a lawsuit may be…
If you have been injured in an accident, you may have questions for a personal injury attorney. Whether injured an automobile accident, slip and fall, or have lost a loved one to a wrongful death, your free consultation is an important first step in your case. The attorney will be able to review specific details…
Following another vehicle too closely can have deadly consequences. It can take the length of a football field to stop a vehicle traveling at 60 mph. The required distance could be longer in adverse weather conditions. More than 3,000 people a year lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents on Florida roads and highways. A…
Summertime is upon us, which often means fun in the sun! As your family hits the road for their summer vacation, keep in mind that your hotel may not be following all of the necessary safety requirements for their pool area. Non-slip surfaces, safety vacuum release systems and secure fencing are all standards that hotels…
Knowing whether you could be held liable for someone’s injuries is usually pretty easy. Driving while distracted and not watching the road are pretty obvious examples of liability. Allowing your dog to roam the neighborhood, even if it has a tendency to bite, is another. There are, however, some situations where you could be liable…
Tampa Bay has undergone enormous growth in recent years. The build out of our urban corridor means that some of our busiest streets are now bustling with even more cars, bicyclists and pedestrians. More and more people are recognizing our community’s vibrant arts scene, incredible dining and popular events that make Tampa, Florida such a…
Auto emergency braking. Air bags. Electronic stability control. Car manufacturers continue to develop ways to ensure that both car drivers and passengers remain safe in the case of an accident. One of the latest innovations in vehicle technology is the creation of a self-driving car. With a computer manning the wheel, the possibility of human…