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07 Sep
Injured on Public Property in Florida: Can You Sue?

How Much Can I Get From a Florida Slip and Fall Accident Claim?

After a slip and fall incident where injuries are suffered, seeking medical attention to obtain a diagnosis and begin a recovery plan is essential. Because of this, it is important to know that if your injuries occurred due to the negligence of a property owner, in Florida, you may be able to file a premise liability claim for compensation. First and foremost, however, it is helpful to speak with an attorney who knows how to handle these types of [...]

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05 Sep
Speeding Up Recovery from a Concussion

Speeding Up Recovery from a Concussion

If you suffered any type of physical bodily harm, you are likely hoping for the fastest recovery possible, depending on the severity of your injuries. When you are injured, your quality of life is greatly impacted. Not only do you not feel well, but you may be experiencing serious limitations with daily activities. You likely want to get back to as healthy and strong as possible in order to go about your daily life effectively. However, when your brain is [...]

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26 Aug
Florida's Slip and Fall Statute of Limitations

Florida’s Slip and Fall Statute of Limitations

Any place you go can have perils or hazards that can cause you to slip and fall. There is a specific duty of care that a property owner has to others to keep their premises safe and to address any potential dangers so that others are not harmed when they lawfully enter. Common areas where slip and fall accidents happen are doorways, stairs, uneven ground, slick surfaces, or poorly lit locations. However, these are not the only places where [...]

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23 Aug
Understanding Florida's Serious Injury Threshold

Understanding Florida’s Serious Injury Threshold

Florida is a no-fault state meaning that if you are harmed in an injury accident like a Florida car accident, and you file a claim then your personal injury protection (PIP) coverage will cover your damages of medical expenses and lost wages up to a certain amount. This is true no matter if you caused the crash yourself or if another party caused it. But, if your injuries are so significant that you are permanently disabled or your damages [...]

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18 Aug
4 Defense Strategies of Large Truck Company's After a Crash

Four Defense Strategies Used by Large Truck Companies

Any type of traffic accident can have cataclysmic results, but large truck accidents often have some of the most devastating outcomes. This is primarily true for people who are traveling in smaller passenger vehicles and are hit by a large commercial truck. The sheer size and weight of such trucks along with the rate of speed at which they are moving are factors that, when combined, can obliterate and destroy a much smaller vehicle. The immense impact of these [...]

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16 Aug
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Age May Not Be Linked to Truck Driver Safety

When new, young, novice drivers take the wheel by themselves, it is often a nerve-wracking time for parents. There is plenty of evidence that shows inexperienced younger drivers are a high-risk group for causing car accidents. The data backs up this notion with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explaining that car accidents are the second leading cause of fatalities amongst teens. For example, teenagers aged 13 to 19 years old reported as high as 2,400 deaths in [...]

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11 Aug
Passenger Rights in A Florida Traffic Collision

Passenger Rights in a Florida Traffic Collision

Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported that in 2021 there were a total of 401,183 Florida traffic accidents across the state. The number of crashes in the state of Florida in 2021 was up significantly from the previous year. In 2020, there were a total of 341,399 crashes. These collisions not only produced a significant amount of injuries but also fatalities. Florida saw an increase in fatal accidents from 3,098 in 2020 to 3,472 in 2021. This deadly [...]

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09 Aug
How Much Can You Be Paid From a Catastrophic Injury Claim in Florida

How Much Can You Be Paid from a Catastrophic Injury Claim in Florida?

In the aftermath of a catastrophic accident, the level of physical bodily harm can be immense leaving victims impaired for the rest of their lives. These individuals may be able to file a lawsuit against the party that caused their injury accident. In the sunshine state, Florida’s tort laws allow for victims who suffered substantial injuries and damages that their own coverage does not account for to file a claim against the party that caused their accident. It is imperative [...]

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04 Aug
Are Slip and Fall and Trip and Fall Accidents the Same?

Are Slip and Fall and Trip and Fall Accidents the Same?

Slip and fall accidents and trip and fall accidents happen quite frequently throughout the country and cause significant bodily harm and even death in the most severe cases. There are approximately 17,000 people that will lose their lives each year in the United States after a fall accident. Also, more than two million people are sent to the emergency room every year for treatment of injuries that result from a fall accident.  While the words slip and trip are often [...]

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02 Aug
Where Most Florida Car Accidents Take Place

Where Most Florida Car Accidents Take Place

Car accidents are a frequent occurrence across the United States, and the state of Florida has some of the highest rates of crashes that happen every year in the country. In 2021, a total of 401,182 auto accidents were reported, and these crashes produced 3,775 fatalities as well as 252,901 injuries. However, are there certain places that are more prone to crashes happening over others? The answer to that is yes.  If you were injured in a crash or if [...]

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