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22 Feb
Challenges to Winning Slip and Fall Claims

Challenges to Winning Slip and Fall Claims

Slip and fall incidents can happen to anyone of any age. These incidents can take place anywhere and at any time as well. The elderly, or individuals aged 65 years and older are the most vulnerable demographic to suffering injuries from slip and fall incidents.  The Florida Department of Health reports that for mature adults older than 65, falls are the main reason why injury deaths occur in the state. For the overall population, falls are the fourth leading reason [...]

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17 Feb
Are TBI's Permanent

Are All TBI’s Permanent?

Damage to the brain can mean long-term and debilitating consequences and even deadly results. The brain is the main organ of the central nervous system. When it is working, it can keep most of the rest of the body functioning normally. When it sustains trauma, however, the widespread negative implications to the human body can be substantial. There are several reasons why a brain’s tissues may become damaged. Violent events, car accidents, blunt force trauma, infection, and more can all [...]

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15 Feb
Reckless Drivers Causing Increased Deadly Crashes

Reckless Driving Responsible for Increase in Fatal Accidents

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it appears that dangerous reckless driving is rising across the country. As a result, more American lives are lost in deadly crashes. Even when the country is broken down into ten regions and examined, every one of those regions reported a spike in fatal auto accidents. Region four included Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. This region had a 6% increase in deadly accidents from 2019 to 2020. Victims of car [...]

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10 Feb
What to Do After a Dog Bite in Tampa

Three Things Dog Bite Victims in Florida Should Know

Every day somewhere in the United States, as many as 1,000 people will be given emergency care for a dog bite injury. Every year in the country, over 14,000 people have to go to the hospital after suffering a dog bite wound. If you were hurt by a dog in Florida, you may be able to take legal action to recover the costs associated with your damages. The owner of the dog that bit you could be liable for [...]

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08 Feb
What Type of Evidence is Admissible for a Florida Injury Claim

What Type of Evidence is Admissible for a Florida Injury Claim?

When you file a Florida personal injury claim against a negligent party that you allege caused your accident, you have to show that they were liable. It is the duty of the plaintiff, or the person filing their claim, to prove that the defendant, the person the claim is filed against, was negligent. You must show that the defendant’s negligence was what caused the crash to happen which lead to your damages. Likewise, the defendant can also attempt to [...]

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03 Feb
Can You Get Pain and Suffering Compensation in Florida

Can You Get Pain and Suffering Compensation in Florida?

If you were injured by another party’s negligent actions in Florida, your Personal Injury Protection coverage will pay for your medical costs. This is because Florida follows a no-fault insurance system. The problem with PIP, though, is that it only takes care of 80% of your medical costs. As for lost wages, just 60%. Also, you cannot get compensation for pain and suffering through PIP.  While PIP coverage is helpful, it does not cover all of your expenses after an [...]

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01 Feb
What is Anoxic Brain Injury

What is Anoxic Brain Injury?

When your head takes a heavy blow, the results can be catastrophic. Not only can you sustain damage to your skin, bones, tendons, and muscles, but your brain can be harmed too. Brain injuries can be mild but they can also be severe and permanent. In the most severe cases, brain damage can be deadly.  The same is true when your brain does not get the oxygen it needs to function. Oxygen deprivation leads to brain cell death. Depending on [...]

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27 Jan
Types of Civil Lawsuits

The Various Types of Civil Lawsuits

Civil suits are very different from criminal cases. In a civil suit, a plaintiff files a claim against another party for compensation for damages sustained by that party’s negligent, fraudulent, or breach of contract actions. If you were harmed in a way that was not a result of a crime, then you may be able to file a civil suit to secure justice and potentially compensation for your damages. When a civil suit is filed, penalties like jail time [...]

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25 Jan
Is It Possible That No Driver Has Fault in a Crash

Is There Always an At-Fault Driver Responsible for a Crash?

Car accidents are some of the most commonly occurring incidents that lead to severe injury and death annually throughout the United States. Each year, there are more than six million car accidents that range from mild to catastrophic and deadly. When more than one car is involved in a crash, most often, at least one of the driver’s actions was the reason that the crash took place. However, on some rare occasions, no matter if a crash has one [...]

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20 Jan
Medical Malpractice Events that Can Lead to a Florida Wrongful Death Suit

Medical Malpractice Events that Can Lead to a Florida Wrongful Death Suit

While there are many devastating outcomes that can result from medical malpractice, the worst is death. Losing a loved one unexpectedly and far too soon because of medical mistakes is a tragedy for any family. It is vital for families to know that when death is a result of medical malpractice, they have rights that are recognized in the state of Florida. It could be possible to file a Florida wrongful death claim for compensation. The emotional challenges may be [...]

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