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Understanding Florida's Comparative Negligence Laws

Understanding Florida’s Comparative Negligence Laws

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 [...]

What to Do if You've Been Injured in a Boating Accident in Tampa

What to Do if You’ve Been Injured in a Boating Accident in Tampa

Boating is a popular thing to do in the greater Tampa Bay area. In 2021, Florida had the most registered boats in the United States with over 987 thousand. 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 [...]

The Dangers of Distracted Driving in Tampa

The Dangers of Distracted Driving in Tampa

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 [...]

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents in Tampa

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents in Tampa

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 [...]

The Importance of Seeking Medical Attention After an Accident

The Importance of Seeking Medical Attention After an Accident

Being injured in an accident can make you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and make it difficult to think clearly. The aftermath of an unintentional injury accident can mean a lot of work getting property repairs done, figuring out how to manage time away from work, and the potential of facing a long road to recovering from injuries. When injuries are severe, then emergency medical treatment may have been necessary, which would get a victim the assistance they need quickly. But [...]

How to Prove Negligence in a Personal Injury Case

How to Prove Negligence in a Personal Injury Case

In the civil justice system, lawsuits are meant to recover financial damages to help an injured party become whole again. In some cases, the money that a victim receives from their personal injury claim is able to help them get the medical attention they need to fully recover, as well as pay for the other losses they suffered. Of course, this is not the case for everyone. There are catastrophic personal injury accidents in which no amount of money [...]

The Role of Insurance Companies in Personal Injury Cases

The Role of Insurance Companies in Personal Injury Cases

If you were injured in an unintentional injury accident, such as a car crash, then you may be able to file a personal injury claim for compensation. Typically, when a personal injury claim is filed, it is filed against an insurance company. Depending on which state the incident took place and what the injury accident was, there are different rules for how one can obtain compensation from an insurance provider. With respect to car accidents, for example, Florida is [...]

How Social Media Can Impact Your Personal Injury Case

How Social Media Can Impact Your Personal Injury Case

If you are one of those people who have to regularly check your different social media platforms throughout your day, every day, then that may be fine under normal circumstances. However, if you are in the midst of a civil suit like a personal injury case, one of the best things you can do is stay off social media entirely until your case is resolved, and there is a good reason for this. Using social media while the personal [...]

How to Maximize Your Compensation After an Accident in Tampa

How to Maximize Your Compensation After an Accident in Tampa

If a person, government agency, or other entity behaved in a negligent way, causing an accident that left you injured, you may be able to file a personal injury claim against them to obtain compensation for the damages you had to endure. In the aftermath of an unintentional injury event that was caused by negligence, these damages can be very costly. You may have suffered debilitating injuries that require extensive medical treatment, you may have to take time away [...]

How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Attorney in Tampa

How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Attorney in Tampa

Hopefully, there will never be a time when you need to consult with a personal injury attorney. However, considering how often unintentional injury accidents happen, it is possible that you will find yourself in a situation where you suffered physical bodily harm and other damages as a result of another party’s negligence. In this situation, it may be in your best interest to speak with an attorney and have your accident situation evaluated. You may be able to secure [...]