Any type of negligence that another party or entity engages in has the potential to cause others harm. For example, if you are traveling in your car and another driver decides to speed and hits your car as a result of driving faster than the speed limit, you may be harmed. Depending on how severely you are injured, you could not only file a claim with your own insurance, but you may also be able to file a claim [...]
If you are injured, especially if your injuries are severe, the amount of time you will have to take away from work to heal and the extent of medical treatment you will need can mean that you could accumulate a significant amount of expenses. The financial burden can be overwhelming. However, if your injuries were the result of an accident caused by another party’s negligence, then it could be possible to obtain monetary compensation from them. Filing a personal [...]
Negligent behavior can have serious consequences, such as harm to oneself and others. When another party’s careless actions cause a situation where you sustain serious physical bodily harm, it can be possible to hold that party legally accountable and secure financial compensation. Personal injury claims and lawsuits are how victims of negligence can recoup their losses. Sometimes, injuries are not realized right away and are discovered later on after an accident happens. Regardless of when an injury is identified, it [...]
There is a good possibility that self-driving cars will be the norm in the future with millions being the primary mode of transportation for most Americans. For now, though, self-driving cars are not as common as vehicles that require a human driver. There are many reasons why there is an increased interest in autonomous vehicles. One main motivation is the potential for improved road safety. Car accidents are a leading cause of serious injuries and death in the United States, [...]
It is often thought that after an accident the way to obtain financial compensation is to sue another party that caused the accident. This is not always the case, and actually, it most often is not what happens after an accident. While there are instances where a lawsuit is a way that a victim of an accident can get compensation, the majority of accidents are settled without court involvement. Similarly, you may also be able to obtain compensation for property [...]
Car accidents can be scary for everyone involved, including passengers who may suffer serious injuries or death in the event of a crash. It is easy to find information on what to do if you are a driver and in a crash, but if you are a passenger and are injured, you may not be sure of your rights and what your legal options are. At Fulgencio Law, the Tampa personal injury attorneys know how difficult it can be for [...]
There are many reasons why people flock to Florida to live and to vacation. As a result, there are numerous hotels to accommodate the masses. When a customer walks into a hotel, the idea is to have a nice time, maybe enjoy a good meal if there is a restaurant at the hotel, or have some welcome rest. However, if dangerous conditions exist on hotel premises, then none of those things may happen, and instead, a slip-and-fall accident may [...]
Driver error is responsible for the majority of accidents happening and there may be no bigger mistake than to drive drunk. Drunk driving is incredibly reckless and dangerous and, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it is responsible for close to 40 deaths every day in the United States. When a drunk driver causes a deadly accident, it is a tragedy. There is no bringing a lost life back, no matter what the criminal and civil penalties are [...]
Premises liability law can be tricky at times. In general, Florida’s premises liability laws do not reward trespassers who are injured on a property and protect property owners from having to pay for their damages. However, when it comes to children there is a caveat to the laws. Children are not held to the same standard that adults are. Since children are believed to be immature and naive with a lack of understanding concerning various dangers, when they enter into [...]
Personal injury accidents happen every day in Florida. There are around 400,000 Florida car accidents that take place every year statewide. There are thousands of medical malpractice claims filed each year in Florida. Slip and fall accidents happen quite frequently in businesses, parking lots, government centers, and more. When personal injury accidents happen, victims who are hurt may wonder who is accountable for their losses. Personal injury claims are civil actions that allow individuals to take legal action to recover [...]
