Whether you like your job or not, you go to work every day to earn a paycheck. You do not go to work to get hurt. But, work injuries happen frequently across the United States. Each state has its own rules regarding how injured workers can obtain compensation for the harm and losses they suffered. If you were injured in a work-related injury accident in Florida, you might not know what your rights are and how to obtain the [...]
When another party’s careless actions cause your harm, you may wonder how you are going to pay for the resulting losses you suffered. Taking legal action to file a Florida personal injury claim may not be something you have done before, so you might not even know if it is something you can do. Thinking about possible legal battles can also be intimidating and be a reason why you shy away from meeting with an attorney. Further, you may [...]
You searched several different cruise liners and looked at many itineraries. After checking your calendar and finding the right cruise, book your trip far in advance. By the time the day comes to depart for your Florida vacation, the last thing you are thinking about is getting hurt or having any issues as you take some time off. Though, accidents can happen anywhere, including on vacation. Any number of various reasons, like a wet cruise deck or a broken [...]
A personal injury event can lead to devastating physical bodily harm, but it can also cause great emotional trauma as well. While the physical harm may take time to heal and, in some cases, never fully heal, the emotional toll may be long-lasting and persistent. Emotional pain is not anything that can be seen, and sometimes a victim will be suffering in silence unbeknownst to others because they do not show outward signs of the distress they are experiencing. If [...]
For a personal injury claim to be successful, there are four main elements that must be established, including duty of care, a breach of duty, negligence, and damages. Essentially, a claimant must have enough evidence to show that the party that the claim is being filed against was negligent and caused them harm. A personal injury claim that is successful will either end with a settlement or will be litigated in court, and a claimant can be awarded some [...]
Personal injury cases can be highly complicated, and to prove one’s claims regarding the full extent of damages suffered, sometimes expert witnesses are necessary. The job of an expert witness is to use their proficiency in a particular subject area and their specialized insight to provide more information on different aspects of a case. Expert witnesses can be used against a claimant to support a defendant, and they can also be used by a claimant to strengthen their case. If [...]
You are harmed in an accident that you believe was caused by another person or entity’s misconduct or error. You may be wondering if you are able to recover compensation for the losses you suffered. Because each state has its own rules for determining liability, your ability to recover compensation can vary depending on the details of your accident experience and where it happened. A personal injury attorney can evaluate your accident and advise you on the potential ways [...]
Boating is a popular activity in the greater Tampa Bay area. In 2021, Florida had the most registered boats in the United States, with over 987 thousand vessels. Due to the many boats and all of the opportunities to get out on the water, boating accidents are a real issue in the Sunshine State. As a result, it can be very helpful for residents as well as visitors to familiarize themselves with what should be done if a boating [...]
When driving an automobile, it is incredibly important to keep all of your focus and attention on the road. Failure to pay attention to the road and to the actions of other drivers can lead to serious and even fatal crashes. And, even though there are many distractions that can take a driver’s concentration away from driving, it is imperative that drivers resist the urge to look away from the road or allow things to interfere with their focus [...]
Property owners have a duty to maintain their premises and ensure they are reasonably safe when others enter. For example, this means that if there is a defect in the property that could be hazardous to others, it must be fixed. If the flooring is slippery, it must be attended to so the risk of a slip and fall accident is minimized. When a property owner is negligent in caring for their property, and someone enters, slips and falls, and [...]
