If you lost a loved one because of the negligent actions of another party, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim on their behalf for compensation. In Florida, there are specific laws and guidelines as to who is and who is not permitted to file such a claim. After a tragic loss, and because Florida wrongful death claims can be extremely complex, working with an attorney that will manage the claim can provide greater peace of mind [...]
Individuals who have suffered harm after seeing a trusted medical provider may have a case to file a medical malpractice claim. These claims tend to be some of the most challenging to prove and the bar is very high in terms of winning and securing compensation. It is dependent on the victim of medical malpractice to show that their medical provider was negligent in their actions and responsibilities and it was this negligence that lead to the harm that [...]
If you regularly use rideshare services or just use them sparingly, you are in good company. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are in demand and their popularity is growing steadily. In 2020 alone, there were well over 90 million active Uber users every month. Even if you don’t use mobility services like taxis or Ubers, it is still very likely that you have seen drivers with their lit-up signs operating on the road around you. Studies have shown that [...]
When you send your child off to school you hope they see their friends, learn as much as possible, and come home safe and sound. If you get a call from the school nurse or principal, it is easy for a parent to become extremely distressed. This is specifically so if the school authority on the other line is telling you that your child has been seriously injured. What Are Some Examples of School Negligence? There are many situations where a [...]
Dog bite incidents happen more than most people would like to believe. This is specifically so because dogs are such beloved pets for many people all over the United States. Sadly, there are more than 1,000 people who will be injured from a dog bite incident every day, and each will require some kind of emergency care as a result. Annually, there are over 14,000 serious hospitalizations from dog bites. Sometimes, such an injury can lead to debilitating long-term [...]
Car accidents are very common in the state of Florida, and the state regularly ranks in the top 10 for most accidents in the country every year. The most common cause of car accidents in Florida is speeding. Other frequent causes include distractive driving by way of things such as texting, inebriated drivers, and not following the basic rules of the road. Furthermore, there is a large population of seniors that reside in the state. When looking at the [...]
Seeking punitive damages by way of a personal injury lawsuit is different than seeking standard compensatory damages. Not every lawsuit that includes a claim for punitive damages is going to be successful. The fact of the matter is that, in Florida, punitive damages are almost never awarded. If you plan to file a lawsuit that includes punitive damages as well as compensatory damages, it is important that you let an experienced Tampa personal injury attorney review your claim. What Are Punitive [...]
Once you are injured in a Florida car accident, how long do you have to file a lawsuit? Florida car accident victims do not have unlimited time to file a claim. Reasonable deadlines, known as the statute of limitations, are put in place by Florida personal injury laws and practical limitations exist as well. It is important to be aware of both kinds of limitations in order to increase your odds of being awarded fair financial compensation. You will also [...]
Changing lanes in the middle of Florida traffic has the potential to be a frightening situation; one that can quickly end with a serious lane change car accident. Drivers everywhere have a reputation for rarely using their turn indicators, despite the fact that, according to Florida law, it is illegal not to do so when making a turn or changing lanes. Drivers also have a tendency to weave in and out of traffic by making back-to-back lane changes at [...]
Although most people associate potholes with streets in the northern part of the country that see large amounts of snow and ice that freeze, thaw, and then refreeze, resulting in the formation of large potholes and cracks, Florida’s roadways are not immune to developing these same driving hazards. Potholes, if left ignored and unrepaired, will not only become a major driving hazard but often get worse and become more hazardous over time. If left untended, potholes cab increase exponentially in [...]
