Construction accidents are unfortunately not uncommon in Florida. These accidents can involve a bystander walking by a construction site that is hit and injured by falling debris to a construction worker who may be seriously injured or even killed on the job. This is scenario that is sadly more common than most people realize. For…
Have you been the victim of a dog bite or other animal attack in Florida? Perhaps you walked over to your neighbor’s house to drop off some mail that had accidentally been delivered to your house. Instead of a thank you, the neighbor’s dog rewarded your kindness by rushing the fence, knocking you down and…
Although accidents happen throughout the year on Florida’s roadways, the holiday months are a particularly dangerous time for motorists, as many snowbirds and tourists are in town during this part of the year to enjoy the balmier weather in Florida. In addition, more drivers are likely to drink and drive, due to an increase in…
Cruises can often be an enjoyable experience for family vacations or other special events. Although most cruise line guests enjoy themselves and have pictures and memories of their cruise that will last the rest of their lives, some cruise passengers are not so fortunate. Some passengers suffer personal injuries as a result of a slip…
An issue that many personal injury claimants are unaware of prior to a favorable conclusion of their personal injury claim through a settlement or a jury verdict are the effects that medical liens can have on the proceeds your personal injury settlement. In the fine print of most insurance policies is a clause that permits…
When selecting a personal injury attorney, one of the factors that is important to consider is not only the experience of the particular attorney who will be handling your claim, but also the law firm behind that attorney. Many times during the course of a case, issues may come up which will necessitate the input…
As most any driver on Florida’s roadways can tell you, technology is becoming an increasing impediment to motorist safety. Even as today’s cars come equipped with modern safety equipment like rear view cameras and more sophisticated braking technology than cars thirty years ago, technology in the form of mobile phones is also contributing an increase…
If you have suffered injuries as a result of a property owner’s failure to take reasonable steps to protect persons entering or using the property upon which you were injured from harm, then you may have a premises liability claim against the property owner. Although many people have the mistaken assumption that slip and fall…
Like everyone, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers do make mistakes. Their mistakes, however, carry with them the possibility of serious injuries or even death to their patients. Clients come to us asking whether medical malpractice played a role in injuries they sustained or the death of a loved one in the hospital. Below are…
You may have heard the term slip and fall but never understood exactly what it was referring to. A slip and fall incident is one in which someone loses his or her footing, falls and is injured on premises or property that is owned or operated by a third party. Slip and fall incidents can…
