The holiday season brings many things including family and friend get-togethers, decadent meals and lavish parties, and a lot of shopping. Whether one is shopping for gifts or food for a feast, there is much to do when the holidays hit from Thanksgiving through the New Year. During the holidays though, with everything going on, it can be very easy to become preoccupied with all that there is to do. As a result, it can be much harder to concentrate [...]
If you are prepared, packed, and ready to head out and travel to see loved ones and friends, then you are not alone during this Thanksgiving holiday season. Your focus may be only on the good times you are looking forward to with others and considering all of the things you have been grateful for all year. The last thing you may be thinking about is being injured in an accident caused by negligence. But, just because the holidays [...]
If you are preparing to hit the road and travel to see loved ones and friends for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, and you live in Florida, you are in good company. There are going to be an estimated more than three million Floridians that will be doing the same thing for the holiday season. It is important to remember that with so many roadtrippers driving around the state, prioritizing safety should be at the top of mind. The AAA indicates [...]
If you were in a car accident in Florida, you may find that it is beneficial to obtain your Florida Highway Patrol accident report. This report will include a case number and detail all the information regarding your accident. You can use this report as a part of the information and evidence that you have to file a personal injury claim for compensation. The report also acts as documentation of your accident which can be helpful when you contact [...]
There are certain times when you are driving that you may have to move over a lane. Florida’s Move Over law indicates that drivers must look for a safe time to move over one lane when there are any stopped law enforcement, emergency, sanitation, utility, tow trucks, or wrecker vehicles. Additionally, when there are maintenance vehicles or construction vehicles with warning lights, drivers also must move over a lane. The reason that the move-over law was created and updated was [...]
If you live in Florida and someone else’s reckless actions cause an accident that results in your injuries, you may be able to hold them accountable for paying for your expenses related to the injury accident. A personal injury claim is the method where a civil dispute can be remedied and when successful, the individual who files the claim may be paid compensatory damages, or money for their financial losses. Every personal injury claim is different but it is [...]
Living in Florida, there is almost no end to the exciting activities that one can engage in. However, everything comes with risks, which is why many times, if you decide you are going to take part in a particular activity, you are likely going to have to sign a waiver before you participate. Waivers can help companies waive liability in the case that someone is hurt, therefore avoiding the risk of being sued. However, waivers must be written appropriately and [...]
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can come about from many different life events. Unintentional injury events like car accidents, sporting events, violence, and more can be the reason that the head was impacted and trauma to the brain resulted. It is always recommended to see a doctor after an injury accident where the head took on impact. This is because the sooner that injuries to the head are identified the better the outlook is for healing and improved future well-being. Head [...]
It is understandable to feel disoriented, anxious, and worried in the aftermath of an injury accident. Emotions can run high when one is injured, potentially suffers considerable property damages, and has to figure out what to do and how to handle everything when their injuries preclude them from being able to work. There are many considerations after an injury accident and much to do when it comes to obtaining financial compensation for one’s losses. This is just one of the [...]
Any business or entity can be negligent and it is this negligence that leads to the public or their consumers being harmed. Restaurants are no different. Usually, when you go out to eat, you are looking for a good meal that you don’t have to cook yourself. Or, maybe you are conducting business or going on a date. No matter what the reason, you expect that you will go into the restaurant healthy, you will be fed a tasty [...]
