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Sinkhole Damage Claims in Florida: Legal Advice and Protection

Sinkhole Damage Claims in Florida: Legal Advice and Protection

According to the University of Florida Liberal Arts and Sciences, sinkholes form when surface land collapses and sinks into underlying open cavities. Florida has a sinkhole problem that is a result of the state’s geology. Sinkholes can be incredibly damaging to roads, private property, structures, and other forms of infrastructure.  Due to the prevalence of sinkholes in Florida, many people have insurance just in case their property is damaged should one occur. However, it is not an easy process getting [...]

Child Injury Claims in Florida Legal Protections and Parental Rights

Child Injury Claims in Florida: Legal Protections and Parental Rights

When you are injured in some type of unintentional injury accident like a car accident, you may be able to hold the party that caused your crash accountable and file a claim against their insurance for financial compensation. But, what happens if a child is hurt in an accident? What are their rights and their parent’s role? A child who is injured by a negligent party can make taking legal action a little more complicated than when an adult is [...]

Tampa’s Rising Bicycle Accident Rates: What Cyclists Need to Know About Florida Law

Bicycle Accident Liability in Florida: What Cyclists Need to Know

When a car hits a bicyclist, the consequences can be severe, especially for the bicyclist. As a result, the nature and extent of a bicyclist’s damages can be significant. It is incredibly important in this situation that a bicyclist holds a liable party accountable for their actions and is able to recover the full amount of financial compensation they are owed for their losses. Determining liability is essential when filing a personal injury claim. Sometimes, though, it is not an [...]

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents in Tampa

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents in Tampa

When investigating slip and fall accidents in terms of how they happen and what their outcomes are, as many as one in five falls will lead to a serious injury. Slip and fall accident injuries can include head injuries, cuts and lacerations, broken bones, sprains, and strains, and they can also be deadly in some situations. These injury incidents are so common that every year there are well over 800,000 people who have to be hospitalized as a result [...]

Civil Litigation Process in Florida What to Expect

Civil Litigation Process in Florida: What to Expect

Civil law encompasses many different forms of litigation. Divorce, personal injury or tort cases, business disagreements, and more. Lawyers who practice civil law are called litigators. Each state has it’s own specific rules that govern how civil litigation happens when a dispute arises in that state. Florida civil practice and procedure laws will dictate the way that these proceedings are handled. Civil cases are very different from criminal cases as punishments like jail time are not an outcome.  If you [...]

The Legal Process for Burn Injury Claims in Florida

The Legal Process for Burn Injury Claims in Florida

Burn injuries can be very serious and not only cause long-term pain and suffering but they can also be fatal. If you suffered a burn injury in Florida, it may be possible to file an injury claim and obtain compensation. It is important to understand your rights and to learn more about what you can do after a burn injury accident, reaching out to a Tampa personal injury attorney at Fulgencio Law can be incredibly helpful. Burn Injury Claims in [...]

The Impact of Brain Injuries from Accidents: Legal and Medical Perspectives

The Impact of Brain Injuries from Accidents: Legal and Medical Perspectives

Many types of accidents can cause traumatic brain injuries. Sports, violence, car accidents, and even medical malpractice can lead to damage to the brain. When traumatic brain injuries are diagnosed, a victim may suffer debilitating, long-term adverse effects and TBIs can even lead to death.  If you suffered a TBI or if someone you loved was diagnosed with a TBI as a result of an accident that was caused by the negligence of another party, then you may be able [...]

Navigating Insurance Claims for Property Damage in Florida

Navigating Insurance Claims for Property Damage in Florida

If you have been in an injury accident like a car accident in Florida, you will likely be distressed over the damage that is done to your vehicle. Vehicle repair costs can be expensive and depending on how extensive the damage is, a car can be in the shop for a prolonged period of time and the final bill can be extremely high.  Filing a property damage claim can help pay for the destruction that happened to your vehicle in [...]

Legal Options for Victims of Medical Malpractice in Tampa

Legal Options for Victims of Medical Malpractice in Tampa

If you were harmed by medical malpractice on behalf of a Florida medical care provider, it could be possible to hold them legally accountable for your losses. While medical providers are expected to use their expertise to help their patients improve their health, when they are negligent in their care, the opposite can happen.  When injuries or another adverse health or disease condition results from the negligent care of a medical provider, victims may be able to file a medical [...]

Florida’s “Open and Obvious” Defense in Slip and Fall Cases

How to Prove Liability in Slip and Fall Accidents in Florida

If you were hurt in a slip-and-fall event because you accidentally tripped that may not necessarily mean that you can file a lawsuit. We all have our moments where we fall. However, if you slipped or tripped on another party’s property because of their negligence, then in this case, you may be able to sue.  If you were hurt in a slip and fall case in Florida, then you may reach out to a Tampa slip and fall attorney at [...]