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20 Aug
What is Florida’s Statute of Limitations for a Slip and Fall Accident

What is Florida’s Statute of Limitations for a Slip and Fall Accident

Knowing your rights after an injury accident and familiarizing yourself with the laws can protect your interests and ability to recover compensation. When filing any type of injury claim, doing so within the allotted amount of time is essential to your ability to recover financial compensation. The statute of limitations is the length of time that you have to file a suit, and it varies by state.  Slip and fall accidents can result in broken bones, deep lacerations, head injuries, [...]

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15 Aug
Do You Need An Expert Witness for Your Personal Injury Case

Do You Need An Expert Witness for Your Personal Injury Case?

Negligence and carelessness are dangerous. When an entity or party is engaging in reckless misconduct, then their behavior can put others at risk of being harmed. Injury accidents can lead to substantial physical bodily harm and death. For example, car accidents are one of the leading causes of injuries and death in the United States. There are millions of reportable car accidents that happen every year, leading to countless injuries and tens of thousands of Americans losing their lives [...]

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13 Aug
Florida’s Sinkhole Zones

Florida’s Sinkhole Zones

Hurricanes are strongly associated with Florida as natural disasters that plague the state. Sinkholes, though, are another problem that Floridians have to deal with, and they can form anywhere in the state. While west central Florida has the most activity, there are sinkholes everywhere, so much so that there are sinkhole zones in Florida.  If your property was damaged by a sinkhole, then you may file a claim to obtain the money you need for repairs. Working with the insurance [...]

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08 Aug
What are Serious Injuries Under Florida’s No-Fault Insurance System?

What are Serious Injuries Under Florida’s No-Fault Insurance System?

When you file a personal injury claim against another party or entity whose negligence was what caused your injuries, you will be doing so to recover financial compensation to cover the losses you sustained. After an injury accident, it is common for victims to suffer losses such as the cost of medical bills, potential earnings when they are unable to work, property damage repair bills, property loss, and more. In addition to the tangible losses that an injury accident [...]

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06 Aug
Understanding The Dangers of Driving on Rural Roads

Understanding The Dangers of Driving on Rural Roads

In the state of Florida, there are close to 400,000 car accidents reported every year. Thousands will be fatal, and hundreds of thousands will result in injuries. There are many reasons why accidents happen, including driver errors, such as driving while intoxicated or disobeying the rules of the road. There are also other factors that can lead to car accidents, such as weather conditions or time of day. Nighttime driving, for example, is more perilous than daytime driving because [...]

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01 Aug
Are Childhood Injury Claims Common in Florida

Are Childhood Injury Claims Common in Florida?

Personal injury claims are often thought to be adult legal actions. However, children can be harmed by the negligence of others too, and when that happens, they also have legal rights to collect compensation for their losses. Or, at least, parents may have the ability to pursue compensation on behalf of their children. Throughout the state of Florida, there are hundreds of accidents where children are hurt by the errors and mistakes of others. If you are a parent or [...]

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25 Jul
Do You Have to Report a Florida Car Accident

Do You Have to Report a Florida Car Accident?

The state of Florida reports hundreds of thousands of car accidents every year, and these incidents produce death and injuries for those who are involved. Just in 2023 alone, there were just under 400,000 Florida car accidents. As many as 3,378 people died in these traffic accidents, and 252,282 people were injured. Tens of thousands of crashes take place annually in Tampa, Florida. There are many reasons why accidents happen, and the severity of the injuries and damages that result [...]

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23 Jul
8 Steps to Take After a Pedestrian Accident

8 Steps to Take After a Pedestrian Accident

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines a pedestrian as anyone on foot, traveling by foot, whether it be walking or jogging, or anyone sitting or lying down. When pedestrians are hit by vehicles, there is a high risk that they can suffer serious injuries and death. Every year, thousands of pedestrians are killed in traffic accidents in the United States. If you were walking or running outside and you were hit by an automobile in Florida, you could have been [...]

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18 Jul
New Roof Damage Laws in Florida

New Roof Damage Laws in Florida

When it comes to states that are prone to natural disasters, you will find Florida among them in the top ten. Hurricanes are a regular and constant threat in the state of Florida, and they can cause death and destruction. As high as 40% of all hurricanes that have landed in the United States hit Florida. Floridians know all too well about the damage they can cause to their property.  Figuring out what to do in the aftermath of a [...]

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16 Jul
Recognizing the Signs of Medical Negligence

Recognizing the Signs of Medical Negligence

The consequences of medical negligence can be significant for patients. When a medical provider fails to meet the standard of care for their patients that is expected, patients can suffer serious physical bodily harm, disease progression, and death. Recently, studies have looked into the prevalence of medical negligence in healthcare organizations in the United States and worldwide and the impact on patient safety. The results show that medical negligence is a serious problem. In fact, it is cited as [...]

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